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Detection Methods
Environmental Sources
Marine & Wildlife
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Sampling, isolating and identifying microplastics ingested by fish and invertebrates
Analytical Methods
2016
945 citations
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Amy Lusher,
Natalie Welden,
Paula Sobral,
Matthew Cole
Summary
This study reviewed sampling and identification methods for microplastics ingested by fish and invertebrates, evaluating each approach for accuracy, reproducibility, and applicability to different species and sample types.
Study Type
Environmental
Microplastic debris (<5 mm) is a prolific environmental pollutant, found worldwide in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. This review assesses the numerous different methods used to identify microplastics ingested by marine organisms.