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Detection Methods
Marine & Wildlife
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Identifying Microplastic Particles in Apostle Islands Beach Sands Using Microscopy and Nile Red Staining: Preliminary Tests of the Method
University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy (University of Minnesota)
2020
Emily Hanson
Summary
Scientists tested a method using a special dye (Nile Red) to spot tiny plastic bits hiding in beach sand at the Apostle Islands, since these particles are often too small to see with the naked eye. This kind of tool matters because microplastics are turning up everywhere, including in our food, water, and bodies, and better detection methods are the first step toward understanding how much of this stuff we're actually exposed to and what it might mean for our health.
Study Type
Environmental
Biochemistry BS, SCSE