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Frequent sampling of microplastic particles in surface waters in the open parts of the Kattegat and Great Belt, Denmark

Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo) 2021 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Amy Lusher, Cecilie Singdahl-Larsen, Pierre Franqois Jaccard, Bert van Bavel, Louise Valestrand, E. Thérèse Harvey, Jesper H. Andersen

Summary

Researchers used a Ferrybox system aboard a passenger ferry to collect high-frequency microplastic samples from the Kattegat and Great Belt, Danish waters. The study contributed to EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive monitoring requirements, extending previous pilot data with more frequent and larger-volume sampling.

The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive require that EU Member States establish appropriate strategies and sampling programmes for microplastic in the marine environment. We report the results of a second study sampling microplastics in the Inner Danish Water using the Ferrybox system onboard the ‘M/S Color Line Fantasy’ ferry between Oslo and Kiel. This study aimed to supplement and extend a pilot project following recommendations to increase sample frequency and sample volume.

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