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Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence.
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Microplastic pollution in a tropical river impacted by a developing megacity. The Saigon River - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)
2016
Lisa Lahens,
Rachid Dris,
Emilie Strady,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Kieu Le Thuy Chung,
Dounia Benali,
Bruno Tassin
Summary
This study documented microplastic pollution in the Saigon River flowing through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, finding elevated concentrations in a rapidly urbanizing megacity that lacks adequate plastic waste management — highlighting the role of developing cities in contributing to ocean plastic pollution.
Study Type
Environmental
International audience