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Environmental Sources
Marine & Wildlife
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Separation of microplastics and sediments: a comparative analysis of extracting methods
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)
2021
Mel Constant,
Gabriel Billon,
Claire Alary,
Claire Alary
Summary
This study investigated microplastic ingestion by sea turtles in the Adriatic Sea through gastrointestinal examination of stranded individuals, finding particles in the majority of examined animals. Soft, film-type plastics were most commonly ingested, suggesting misidentification as jellyfish prey.