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ClearMicroplastic Pollution in the Coast of Tarragona, Spain: A Western Mediterranean Study
Researchers, including students as part of a citizen science project, collected and analyzed water and sand samples along the Tarragona coast of Spain, finding that tiny microplastics under 3mm dominated sea water samples and that plastic pellets — called nurdles — made up over half the anthropogenic waste by weight found in beach sand. The study highlights significant microplastic contamination in a Western Mediterranean coastal zone.
Microplastics levels, size, morphology and composition in marine water, sediments and sand beaches. Case study of Tarragona coast (western Mediterranean)
Researchers measured microplastic levels, sizes, shapes, and polymer types in coastal water, sediment, and beach sand along the Tarragona coast of the western Mediterranean, finding widespread contamination associated with nearby industrial facilities and a major petrochemical complex.
Beached microplastics in barcelonas shorelines
Researchers surveyed beached microplastics along Barcelona's shorelines to characterize the types, abundance, and distribution of plastic particles accumulating on urban Mediterranean beaches, contributing data to the growing body of evidence on coastal microplastic pollution in densely populated areas.
Paddle surfing for science on microplastic pollution: a successful citizen science initiative
Researchers used paddle surfers as citizen scientists to collect microplastic samples from near-shore coastal waters in the Mediterranean Sea, filling a gap in data from areas close to the coastline. The study demonstrates how citizen science can expand microplastic monitoring to locations that are difficult to access with conventional research vessels.
Beached microplastics in barcelonas shorelines
Researchers characterized beached microplastics along Barcelona's shorelines, assessing abundance, morphology, color, and polymer composition of particles accumulating on urban Mediterranean beaches. The study contributed to understanding how coastal urbanization and high plastic production rates affect microplastic deposition in a densely populated shoreline environment.
Microplastic distribution in surface sediments along the Spanish Mediterranean continental shelf
Researchers found microplastic contamination in coastal sediments along the Spanish Mediterranean continental shelf between Algeciras and Barcelona, with densities ranging from below detection limits to 1,380 particles per kilogram dry weight, predominantly fibers and fragments.
The sampling and analysis of coastal microplastic and mesoplastic: Development of a citizen science approach
This study designed, developed, and tested a citizen science approach to microplastic and mesoplastic data collection on coastal beaches to address scale and coverage limitations of traditional research methods. Results showed non-expert participants could collect comparable data to researchers, expanding monitoring capacity across undersampled coastlines.
Citizen Science for Assessment of Microplastics on Beaches: A Case Study in Mexico
Researchers used a citizen science approach involving 26 volunteers to assess microplastic abundance and type on Mexican beaches, providing broad geographic coverage at lower cost than traditional monitoring. Participants used standardized materials and training to collect and identify microplastics, generating a representative database that also raised public awareness of coastal plastic pollution.
Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea: Deposition in coastal shallow sediments, spatial variation and preferential grain size
Researchers sampled Mediterranean coastal shallow sediments and found microplastics throughout, with concentrations and polymer types reflecting land-based inputs and showing that coastal sediments are a significant regional reservoir for plastic debris.
Microplastic detectives: a citizen-science project reveals large variation in meso- and microplastic pollution along German coastlines
A citizen science project recruited volunteers to sample meso- and microplastics along German Baltic and North Sea coastlines, achieving spatial coverage far beyond what scientific teams alone could accomplish. Large variation in plastic pollution was found across sites, with some areas showing unexpectedly high concentrations linked to local sources and ocean circulation patterns.
The Surfing for Science citizen science project: 5 years monitoring floating microplastics in the nearshore
Researchers reported five years of citizen science microplastic monitoring data from the Surfing for Science project, in which trained surfers and paddlers towed specially designed manta trawls in nearshore waters along the northern and northeastern Iberian Peninsula and Balearic Islands to track floating microplastic abundance and origin.
Using citizen science to understand floating plastic debris distribution and abundance: A case study from the North Cornish coast (United Kingdom).
This citizen science study used a standardized methodology to monitor floating plastic debris off the Cornish coast of the UK, finding microplastic concentrations comparable to or higher than other European coastal regions. The study demonstrates that citizen science can generate useful, standardized data on plastic pollution in coastal waters.
Characterization of microplastic pollution along the North Catalan coast: distribution and impacts
Researchers characterized microplastic pollution distribution and impacts along the North Catalan coast, examining vulnerable habitats including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, sandy bottoms, and pelagic ecosystems to assess threats to marine biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem services.
Distribution and characterization of microplastics in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea
Researchers investigated the distribution and characterization of microplastics in coastal surface waters of the Mediterranean Sea as part of the MICROPLASMED project, examining the relationship between microplastic pollution levels and the composition of marine microbiomes as potential biological indicators. Surface water samples were collected across Mediterranean sites to characterize microplastic abundance and assess how varying pollution levels influence microbial community diversity and abundance.
Presence, Spatial Distribution, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Beach Sediments Along the Northwestern Moroccan Mediterranean Coast
Researchers surveyed fourteen beaches along the northwestern Moroccan Mediterranean coast and found microplastics in every sediment sample, averaging about 59 particles per kilogram of dry sand. Fibers were the dominant shape at nearly 78%, with tourism, fishing, and wastewater discharges identified as the most likely pollution sources. The findings indicate moderate but widespread microplastic contamination along this coastline.
Abundance, morphology and chemical composition of microplastics in sand and sediments from a protected coastal area: The Mar Menor lagoon (SE Spain)
Microplastics were found throughout sand and sediments of the Mar Menor lagoon in southeastern Spain, a protected coastal wetland, with concentrations and polymer types varying by location and depth. The study documents that even legally protected coastal habitats are not shielded from microplastic contamination, raising concerns for the lagoon's fragile ecosystem.
Spatio-temporal variation and ecological risk assessment of microplastics along the touristic beaches of a mediterranean coast transect (Valencia province, East Spain)
Researchers sampled microplastics from seven tourist beaches along Spain's Valencia coast in both winter and summer and found contamination levels nearly five times higher during the summer tourism season. Fibers were the most common type of microplastic, and polyethylene and halogenated polystyrene from food packaging were the dominant polymers identified. The study raises questions about whether current beach cleaning practices are sufficient to address microplastic pollution.
Microplastics in the Center of Mediterranean: Comparison of the Two Calabrian Coasts and Distribution from Coastal Areas to the Open Sea
Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution along the Calabrian coastline in the central Mediterranean, finding higher concentrations on the Tyrrhenian coast than the Ionian coast and documenting how microplastics distribute from coastal areas into the open sea.
First full investigation of levels of microplastics on sandy beaches in Malta
This study conducted the first comprehensive survey of microplastic levels on sandy beaches in Malta, finding microplastics at all five sampled beaches including in protected coastal areas. The results establish baseline contamination levels for the central Mediterranean and document seasonal and spatial variability.
Accuracy of a Simple Microplastics Investigation Method on Sandy Beaches
This study tested a simplified citizen science method for monitoring microplastic pollution on sandy beaches, evaluating its accuracy compared to standard research methods. Reliable citizen science approaches could dramatically expand the geographic coverage of microplastic monitoring beyond what professional researchers alone can achieve.
Floating microplastic loads in the nearshore revealed through citizen science
Researchers used citizen science manta trawl deployments across 124 transects in the NW Mediterranean to characterize floating microplastic loads in nearshore coastal waters, finding substantial plastic pollution concentrated close to shore where emissions are highest.
Approaches to understanding and monitoring sources, distribution, and fate of plastic waste generated on the Peruvian coast
Researchers established monitoring approaches for plastic waste sources, distribution, and fate along the Peruvian coast through the REMARCO Regional Citizen Science Programme, quantifying inputs from Lima and Callao, mapping pollution pathways from sources to marine environments, and building national capacity for microplastic monitoring in sandy beaches.
The potential contribution of citizen science data in the study of coastal microplastic and mesoplastic distributions
Researchers analyzed citizen science data from the Big Microplastic Survey to assess the potential contribution of volunteer-collected observations to understanding coastal microplastic and mesoplastic distribution patterns, evaluating data quality and spatial coverage relative to conventional scientific monitoring.
Floating microplastics in the nearshore of barcelona during 2023-2024
Researchers monitored floating microplastic concentrations in the nearshore surface waters of Barcelona during 2023-2024, contributing to understanding of microplastic distribution in one of the most heavily contaminated coastal zones of the Mediterranean. The study characterized particle abundance, size, shape, and polymer composition to assess temporal trends in near-shore contamination levels.