Microplastic occurrence in sediments of informal settlement in Durban, South Africa: assessing the ocean impact in the aftermath of floods

Summary

Researchers investigated microplastic occurrence in sediments from informal settlements in Durban, South Africa, examining how flood events may transport plastic waste from land to ocean environments. The study found microplastics derived from waste plastic materials in the settlement sediments, providing evidence of the pathway by which informal urban areas contribute to coastal and marine microplastic pollution.