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ClearReview: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR7
A questionnaire survey of beachgoers at two Cape Town beaches found that most participants had basic awareness of microplastic pollution, but understanding of its health risks and sources was limited, highlighting the need for targeted public education campaigns.
Recommendation: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR8
Researchers surveyed beachgoers at Muizenberg and Lagoon Beach in Cape Town, South Africa, using convenience sampling to assess knowledge and understanding of microplastic pollution. Participants showed varying levels of awareness about microplastic sources, environmental impacts, and health effects, with results informing how coastal communities can be better educated about plastic pollution.
Decision: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR9
Researchers surveyed beachgoers at Muizenberg and Lagoon Beach in Cape Town, South Africa, using convenience sampling to assess knowledge and understanding of microplastic pollution. Participants showed varying levels of awareness about microplastic sources, environmental impacts, and health effects, with results informing how coastal communities can be better educated about plastic pollution.
Recommendation: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R0/PR4
A survey of Cape Town beachgoers at two beaches found general awareness of microplastic pollution among participants aged under 18 to 64, though knowledge of specific exposure routes and health effects varied, informing public education strategies.
Decision: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R0/PR5
This is a peer reviewer decision document for a study on microplastic pollution awareness among beachgoers in Cape Town, South Africa, summarizing editorial comments on the submitted manuscript.
Author comment: Microplastics pollution understanding of beachgoers in Cape Town: South Africa — R1/PR6
This is an author response to reviewers for a study on microplastic pollution understanding among beachgoers in Cape Town, South Africa, addressing reviewer comments on the methodology and findings.
Public Health Knowledge and Perception of Microplastics Pollution: Lessons from the Lagos Lagoon
A survey of public knowledge and perceptions about microplastic pollution in Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria found widespread awareness of plastic pollution but limited understanding of microplastics specifically, highlighting the need for targeted public health education.
Public Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Microplastics Pollution Around Lagos Lagoon
Researchers surveyed public awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding microplastic pollution around Lagos Lagoon in Nigeria, finding significant gaps in understanding among residents, students, and fishermen about microplastic health and ecological risks.
Characteristics and distribution of litter, mesolitter and microplastics in Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Researchers characterized the size, shape, type, and distribution of litter and microplastics in Table Bay, Cape Town, finding significant contamination in both beach sediments and nearshore waters. The study provides baseline data for monitoring plastic pollution in this South African coastal ecosystem.
Environmental concentrations, characteristics and risk assessment of microplastics in water and sediment along the Western Cape coastline, South Africa
Researchers measured microplastic levels in water and sediment at 14 sites along the Western Cape coastline of South Africa. They found that sediment contained significantly more microplastics than water, with harbors being the primary contamination hotspot. The study identified polyester, polyethylene, and polypropylene as the most common plastic types and flagged potential ecological risks at several sampling locations.
Microplastic concentrations and risk assessment in water, sediment and invertebrates from Simon's Town, South Africa
Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in water, sediment, and invertebrates at Simon's Town, South Africa, and conducted an associated risk assessment. The study found microplastic contamination across all environmental compartments, reflecting the broader problem of poor waste management contributing to plastic pollution in South African coastal areas.
Unveiling Microplastic Ignorance: A Study on Knowledge and Awareness Among Pune’s Urban Population – A Mixed Method Approach
Researchers used a mixed-methods approach—qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey—to assess microplastic knowledge and awareness among 100 urban residents in Pune, India. General awareness was moderate, but specific knowledge of exposure sources and health risks was limited, suggesting public education campaigns focused on practical exposure reduction are needed.
A quantitative analysis of microplastic pollution along the south-eastern coastline of South Africa
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in beach sediments and surf-zone water along the south-eastern coast of South Africa, finding significantly higher concentrations in sheltered bays than on open coastlines. The study provides rare Southern Hemisphere baseline data and confirms that bay morphology influences microplastic accumulation.
Conceptions of university students on microplastics in Germany
Researchers surveyed German university students to capture their conceptions and misconceptions about microplastics, finding significant gaps between scientific knowledge and public understanding. The findings provide a basis for improving science communication and educational strategies around microplastic pollution.
Exploring the microplastics health impacts risk perception in Iranian people: Challenges and improvement strategies
Researchers surveyed Iranians to assess their awareness and risk perception of microplastic health hazards, finding significant gaps in public understanding despite growing environmental contamination. The study proposes strategies spanning individual behavior, community education, and national policy to improve microplastic risk management.
Do microplastic loads reflect the population demographics along the southern African coastline?
Researchers investigated whether microplastic contamination levels in the marine environment correlate with population demographics along the southern African coast, examining whether human density and activity patterns predict microplastic loads.
Occurrence, distribution and provenance of micro plastics: A large scale quantitative analysis of beach sediments from southeastern coast of South Africa
Microplastics were found in high abundance across nine tourist beaches in South Africa, with polypropylene and rayon dominating, and concentrations highest in Durban city beaches influenced by coastal currents and urban plastic inputs. Surface analysis revealed weathering features consistent with long-term environmental exposure.
Analysis of public awareness and perception of microplastic particles in Roumania
A survey study assessed public awareness and perception of microplastic pollution among the Romanian population, finding significant gaps in knowledge about MP sources, health effects, and environmental fate, with educational level and geographic factors influencing awareness levels.
Marine and freshwater microplastic research in South Africa
This review summarizes microplastic research in South Africa, noting that both marine and freshwater studies are still limited but growing. The review highlights key knowledge gaps, particularly in freshwater environments, that need to be addressed to understand the extent of South Africa's microplastic contamination.
Debris Surveys in Three African Cities Demonstrate Influence of Local Clean-Up Efforts
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it surveys plastic debris density on land and coastlines in Cape Town, Durban, and Mombasa, finding local sources — rather than ocean currents — are the primary driver of debris accumulation.
Microplastic Pollution: Exploring the Role of Social Class on Awareness, and Exposure
Researchers examined the relationship between social class and awareness of microplastic pollution through qualitative methods, literature reviews, and interviews. They found that socioeconomic status alone does not fully explain variations in public understanding, with factors like access to credible information, environmental education quality, and community norms playing equally significant roles. The study recommends a multidimensional approach combining improved public education, policy reforms, and community participation to address microplastic pollution across different social groups.
Assessment of Public Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Microplastics Pollution in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna
A survey of 384 residents of Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria found generally low awareness of microplastic pollution and its health implications, with most respondents unfamiliar with the term and unaware of microplastics in their food and water supply.
Making sense of microplastics? Public understandings of plastic pollution
Researchers conducted focus groups to explore public understanding of microplastics and plastic pollution. Most participants were unaware of microplastics, and few connected their personal plastic use to ocean pollution, instead associating the issue with distant images like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The study suggests that the invisible scale of microplastics, limited scientific understanding, and deeply embedded cultural habits around plastic use present significant barriers to behavior change.
Stormwater outlets: A source of microplastics in coastal zones of Cape Town, South Africa
Sampling of coastal water, sediment, and biota near Cape Town stormwater outlets in both dry and wet seasons found microplastics in all matrices, confirming urban stormwater runoff as a significant pathway for microplastic delivery to coastal zones.