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Distribution of Microplastics in Semi-urban Estuary Water Along the West Coast of India

2026
Immanuvel Palies Masilamani, C. P. Devatha, ARUN KUMAR THALLA

Summary

Researchers investigated microplastic distribution in semi-urban estuary waters along India's west coast, finding that human activities such as port operations, tourism, fishing, and industrial discharges are major contributors to microplastic contamination in these ecologically vital coastal ecosystems.

Estuaries are crucial coastal ecosystems that support diverse life, sustain fisheries, and reinforce local economies. However, these environments are increasingly threatened by human activities such as port operations, tourism, fishing, industrial discharges, and...

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