Papers

Assessing microplastic characteristics and abundance in the sediment and surface water of the Diep River, Western Cape, South Africa

Researchers investigated microplastic pollution in the Diep River in South Africa's Western Cape, analyzing both water and sediment samples from five locations. Fibers were the most dominant microplastic shape at all sites, with polyethylene and polystyrene being the most common polymer types. The study found that tourist and recreational areas had higher microplastic contamination than non-tourist areas.