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Investigations of Microplastics in the Unique Coastal Environment of Guanajibo Beach, Puerto Rico: New Constraints in a Polluted Environment

Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America 2025
Ethan Belak, Ethan Krekeler, Audrey Allen, Mark P.S. Krekeler

Summary

This investigation documented microplastic presence, types, and distribution at Guanajibo Beach in Puerto Rico, a coastal environment shaped by complex currents and proximity to urban and industrial sources. The study adds to the growing body of evidence that Caribbean island beaches accumulate significant microplastic burdens with implications for marine wildlife and tourist economies dependent on clean coastal environments.

Study Type Environmental

Microplastic plastics are defined as synthetic polymer particles smaller than 5...

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