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Distribution and characterization of microplastics in marine sediments from the Montenegrin coast

Researchers characterized microplastic distribution in marine sediments along the Montenegrin coast, providing the first assessment of microplastic pollution status in this understudied region of the Adriatic Sea.

2022 Journal of Soils and Sediments 39 citations
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Microplastics at the strandlines of Slovenian beaches

Researchers collected sediment samples from nine locations along the Slovenian Adriatic coast and found microplastics at all sites, with 11.3% of isolated particles confirmed as synthetic polymers by ATR-FTIR, dominated by polyethylene and polypropylene fragments and fibers.

2019 Marine Pollution Bulletin 89 citations
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Microplastics in Surface Sediments along the Montenegrin Coast, Adriatic Sea: Types, Occurrence, and Distribution

This is the first study to document microplastics in surface sediments along the coast of Montenegro in the Adriatic Sea. Fibers and fragments were the dominant types found, highlighting that microplastic contamination has reached this less-studied part of the Mediterranean.

2021 Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 22 citations
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Macrodebris and microplastics from beaches in Slovenia

Researchers surveyed both macrodebris on beaches and microplastics in shoreline and sublittoral sediments in Slovenia, providing the first such dataset for this short Adriatic coastline. The study found plastic contamination present even in areas with low tourism activity, suggesting diffuse sources beyond local littering.

2014 Marine Pollution Bulletin 444 citations
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Microplastics assessment inthe Krka river estuary surface water

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in surface water of the Krka River estuary in Croatia, characterizing the abundance, morphology, size, and polymer types of particles found in this Adriatic coastal ecosystem. The study provides baseline data on microplastic distribution in a Mediterranean estuary and identifies likely sources contributing to the observed pollution.

2022 Environmental engineering 3 citations
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A large-scale investigation of microplastic contamination: Abundance and characteristics of microplastics in European beach sediment

This large-scale investigation characterized microplastic contamination across a wide geographic area, documenting abundance and polymer types and providing a baseline dataset for tracking pollution trends over time.

2017 Marine Pollution Bulletin 450 citations
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Plastic litter in sediments from the Croatian marine protected area of the natural park of Telaščica bay (Adriatic Sea)

Researchers established baseline plastic litter levels in sediments from the Croatian Natural Park of Telascica Bay in the Adriatic Sea, finding that microplastics constituted 88.7% and mesoplastics 11.3% of total items across all sampled locations, with no macroplastics detected.

2016 Marine Pollution Bulletin 140 citations
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Quantitative analysis of microplastics from marine areas of Zadar and Šibenik

Researchers sampled surface seawater at sites near Zadar and Sibenik on the Croatian Adriatic coast and found an average microplastic concentration of 0.80 particles per cubic meter. Fibers were the most common form, consistent with findings from other global coastal studies, with secondary microplastics from wastewater discharge and fishing activities as likely sources.

2023 University of Zadar Institutional Repository
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Characteristics of sediments and microplastic load in the beach and subtidal sediments of Lopar, Rab Island

Researchers analyzed beach and subtidal sediment samples from three coves on Rab Island, Croatia, finding high microplastic loads at all sites regardless of water depth. Tourism and industry were identified as the primary pollution sources, with fibers and fragments as the most common particle types.

2023 Repository of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
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Detection and characterisation of microplastics in lake sediments: A study in the Zagreb region

Researchers analyzed the presence, types, and quantities of microplastics in sediments from four lakes in the Zagreb region of Croatia using density separation and micro-Raman spectroscopy, finding that polystyrene, polyethylene, and polyethylene terephthalate were the predominant polymer types.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Characteristics of Microplastics in Sediment at Danang Beaches - Vietnam

Researchers characterised microplastics in beach sediments at Danang, Vietnam, determining their abundance, morphology, colour, and polymer composition. The study found microplastic contamination at all sampled sites, identifying fibres and fragments as dominant forms and linking plastic sources to local tourism, fishing, and urban runoff.

2023 Engineering and Technology For Sustainable Development 4 citations
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Microplastic pollution in rivers of the Adriatic Sea basin in Montenegro: Impact on pollution of the Montenegrin coastline

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in sediments along three Montenegrin river shores draining into the Adriatic Sea, finding an average of 164 MPs/kg dominated by polyethylene and polypropylene fibers and fragments, identifying these rivers as both sinks and potential sources of coastal microplastic pollution.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 6 citations
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Marine litter in sediments related to ecological features in impacted sites and marine protected areas (Croatia)

Researchers found that marine litter including microplastics was present in shallow sediments across Croatian Adriatic sites, with tourism-stressed areas showing higher contamination levels than marine protected areas, highlighting the influence of human pressure on plastic accumulation.

2018 Marine Pollution Bulletin 26 citations
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Characterization of mesoplastics (5-25 mm) and microplastics (1-5mm) in the beach sediment in Nin

Researchers characterized mesoplastics (5-25 mm) and microplastics (1-5 mm) in beach sediment at the Zdrijac sandy beach in Nin, Croatia, using DeFishGear protocol for sampling, separation, and categorization of plastic particles. They found anthropogenic plastic debris at detectable levels in coastal sediments, contributing to regional documentation of plastic pollution in the Adriatic coastal ecosystem.

2024 University of Zadar Institutional Repository
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Microplastics in fish and sediments from the Montenegrin coast (Adriatic Sea): Similarities in accumulation

Researchers found microplastics in both fish gastrointestinal tracts and sediments along the Montenegrin Adriatic coast, with similar polymer types detected in both matrices, suggesting sediment contamination reflects and predicts accumulation patterns in local fish species.

2022 The Science of The Total Environment 24 citations
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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.

2016 Marine Environmental Research 617 citations
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Micro- and mesoplastics in sea surface water from a Northern Adriatic coastal area

Researchers collected plastic particles from two sea surface monitoring transects near the Venice Lagoon using a manta net and characterized them by typology, dimension, color, spatial density, and chemical composition using a multi-technique analytical approach. They identified distinct subgroups of plastic micro-debris in this Northern Adriatic coastal area and documented the widespread presence of polymeric materials in surface seawater.

2022 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 8 citations
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Microplastics in Sediments from a Sandy Beach in Costa Nova (Aveiro, Portugal)

Researchers collected and characterized microplastics from sediments at a sandy beach in Costa Nova, Portugal, finding a variety of polymer types and particle shapes. The study documents microplastic accumulation in a European Atlantic coastal environment and provides baseline contamination data.

2023 Sustainability 11 citations
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Microplastic litter composition of the Turkish territorial waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and its occurrence in the gastrointestinal tract of fish

Researchers analyzed microplastic litter composition in Turkish territorial waters of the Mediterranean, documenting polymer types, shapes, and sizes and identifying textiles and packaging as dominant plastic sources.

2017 Environmental Pollution 736 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Pulau Perak, Jakarta Indonesia

Researchers identified and characterised microplastics in sediments at Perak Island, Jakarta, Indonesia, examining the shapes, sizes, and composition of plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that accumulate in coastal sediment environments.

2024 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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Microplastics on Barra beach sediments in Aveiro, Portugal

Researchers collected sediment samples from Praia da Barra beach in Aveiro, Portugal and found significant quantities of microplastics, with fragment and fibre morphologies dominating, linking contamination to both tourism activity and maritime traffic in this Atlantic coastal zone.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 46 citations
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Microplastics contamination in sediments from Portuguese inland waters: Physical-chemical characterisation and distribution

Researchers characterized microplastic contamination in sediments from Portuguese inland freshwater systems, identifying particle shapes, sizes, and polymer types to establish baseline contamination levels and inform strategies for reducing plastic accumulation in freshwater environments.

2022 The Science of The Total Environment 24 citations
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Small plastic debris in sediments from the Central Adriatic Sea: Types, occurrence and distribution

Microplastic debris was found in all sediment samples collected along a 140 km transect in the central Adriatic Sea, including in deep offshore sediments. The study is one of the first to systematically document microplastic distribution along a coast-to-open-sea gradient in this region.

2017 Marine Pollution Bulletin 63 citations
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From Macroplastic to Microplastic Litter: Occurrence, Composition, Source Identification and Interaction with Aquatic Organisms. Experiences from the Adriatic Sea

This review examined the occurrence, composition, and ecological interactions of marine litter from macroplastic to microplastic scale in the Adriatic Sea, summarizing field data on abundance, polymer types, distribution patterns, and observed effects on aquatic organisms.

2019 IntechOpen eBooks 30 citations