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Model results for the total particle count and weight of plastic floating in the world's oceans.

Figshare 2015
Marcus Eriksen, Célia Laurent, S. Carson Henry, Thiel Martin, Moore Charles J., Castro-Rodríguez José, Galgani François, G. Ryan Peter, Reisser Julia

Summary

This dataset presents model-estimated total particle counts and weights of plastic floating in each major ocean basin and globally, including corrected estimates that account for the vertical distribution of microplastics below the surface. These modeled estimates are foundational inputs for assessing the scale of global ocean plastic pollution.

Study Type Environmental

Estimated total count (n×1010 pieces) and weight (g×108 g; or g×102 tons) of plastic in the North Pacific (NP), North Atlantic (NA), South Pacific (SP), South Atlantic (SA), Indian Ocean (IO), Mediterranean Sea (MED), and the global ocean (Total). Estimates were calculated after correcting for vertical distribution of microplastics [27].Model results for the total particle count and weight of plastic floating in the world's oceans.

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