Estimating total microplastic loads to the marine environment as a result of ship biofouling in-water cleaning

The widespread use of polymers across various industries has led to significant microplastic pollution in marine environments, with millions of tons of microplastics being released annually. This study examines the contribution of coatings particles released from commercial ships, to marine micropla...

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Main Authors: Zhi Yang Soon, Mario N. Tamburri, Taekhyun Kim, Moonkoo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1502000/full
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