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Physical Characterization and Spatial Variability of Microplastics in Coastal Surface Waters in Roxas,Palawan, Philippines
Summary
Researchers collected surface seawater samples from 13 sites in Roxas, Palawan, Philippines, finding microplastics at all sites with blue fiber-shaped particles being most abundant. Local terrain, wind, and ocean wave patterns influenced the spatial distribution of particles across sampling sites.
Surface seawater samples gathered from 13 sites in Roxas, Palawan, were subjected to on-site sieving and microplastics visual identification. All samplings contained microplastics, with blue fiber-shaped particles being abundant. The localized terrain, wind patterns, tributaries, and ocean wave path influenced the microplastic particle transport concentration across sampling sites. As a result, local authorities need to develop strategies to reduce microplastics usage and raise citizen consciousness of environmental issues.