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Distribution Characteristics of Plastic Particles in Coastal and Beach of Hsinchu, Taiwan
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A study of coastal areas in Hsinchu, Taiwan found plastic particle contamination across beaches, estuaries, and nearshore sea zones along the western coast. This geographic distribution data highlights how coastal communities face ongoing microplastic exposure through both recreational beach contact and seafood consumption.
To know the situation of plastic particle concentration and distribution in Taiwan western costal, this study selects the sea area in Hsinchu County to conduct an analysis. Therefore, samples were taken in the beaches, beach junction sea area, estuaries and lower...
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