Papers

Transport of microplastic debris in estuaries

Effects of Microplastic-Sediment Interactions on Microplastics Dispersion in the Gironde Estuary: A Modelling Approach

Researchers developed a hydrodynamic model to investigate how microplastic-sediment interactions influence the dispersion and transport of microplastics within the Gironde Estuary. The modeling approach demonstrated that sediment dynamics significantly affect microplastic fate, altering predicted spatial distributions compared to models that ignore particle-sediment interactions.

Careening areas in marinas, anchorages, and private shipyards. Status of implementation of the MSFD measure

This French policy report assessed the status of implementation of marine environment protection measures for boat careening areas in marinas, anchorages, and private shipyards across France. Researchers identified facility equipment levels and management practices for controlling antifouling paint waste and chemical contaminants from ship maintenance. This is a marine environment management study with limited direct relevance to microplastic research.