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Fate and effects of microplastics, nanoplastics and additives resulting from the degradation of fishing gear during their life cycle. Study in the Bay of Biscay
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This doctoral thesis investigated the fate and environmental effects of microplastics, nanoplastics, and chemical additives released during the degradation of fishing gear throughout its life cycle in the Bay of Biscay, spanning 449 pages. The study examined degradation pathways and ecological impacts of fishing gear-derived plastic particles and associated additives as they enter the marine environment.
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