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Microplastic waste in the littoral zone of Nevskaya Guba
Summary
This study surveyed microplastic waste accumulation along the coastal zone of Nevskaya Guba (Neva Bay) in Russia, contributing data on freshwater microplastic distribution near an urban center. The authors highlight a lack of standardized sampling and evaluation methods that makes it difficult to identify pollution trends over time.
One of the most pressing problems generated by the rapid development of technologies is the accumulation of various forms of plastic waste in the environment. The main criterion for observation was the systematic pollution of the coast with plastic waste. Considering the anthropogenic origin of materials that give rise to microplastics in water, optimal for humans and aquatic organisms, according to these recommendations, is its complete absence in the water of open water bodies, both marine and freshwater. The state monitoring program includes only stations in the deep part of the Neva Bay. Until now, the methods for the selection and determination of microplastics in water have not been standardized, and there are no uniform evaluation criteria. Summarizing the data for 2-3 years, it is difficult to talk about any patterns and trends in the distribution of microplastic particles.