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Marine & Wildlife
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Evaluation of Microplastics in Beach Sands on Isle of Man
Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America
2023
Colleen E. McLean,
Felicia P. Armstrong,
Casey M. Zaitzew,
Nicholas R. Fuese
Summary
Researchers evaluated microplastic contamination in beach sands on the Isle of Man, finding plastic particles capable of releasing harmful chemicals into coastal environments. Beach contamination is significant because it indicates ongoing fragmentation of larger plastics and potential exposure pathways for coastal communities and marine life.
Study Type
Environmental
Plastics have become ubiquitous environmental pollutants that can release harmf...