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Marine & Wildlife
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Fishing Gears and Nets as a Source of Microplastic
2024
24 citations
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Drishti Sharma,
Raunak Dhanker,
Bhawna Verma,
Ashi Tomar,
Sazid Raza,
Anjali Sharma
Summary
Researchers reviewed how fishing nets and gear made from synthetic materials like nylon shed microplastics into the ocean, identifying the fishing industry as a significant and often overlooked source of plastic particle pollution in marine environments.
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Fishing gears and nets are a crucial part of the fishing industry and play a significant role in the livelihood of coastal communities. These gears and nets are now a significant source of microplastics in the oceans made of synthetic materials including nylon,...