Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Abstract This perspective will focus for the first time on the occurrence and potential transport pathways of MPs within the MENA region. The delivery mechanism of MPs and characteristics of ocean currents and air patterns are discussed in detail within the Arabian Gulf -Gulf of Oman complex, the Re...
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| author | Sisi Pu Hooralain Bushnaq Catherine Munro Yann Gibert Radhey Sharma Vandana Mishra Ludovic F. Dumée |
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| description | Abstract This perspective will focus for the first time on the occurrence and potential transport pathways of MPs within the MENA region. The delivery mechanism of MPs and characteristics of ocean currents and air patterns are discussed in detail within the Arabian Gulf -Gulf of Oman complex, the Red Sea-Gulf of Aden complex, the southern Arabian margin, and non-MENA region to the south, as well as the Mediterranean Sea respectively. Significant variable dissemination and seasonal delivery across different locations in the MENA regions are revealed from this analysis. The review provides guidance for researchers and government authorities in conducting MPs research and proposing actionable measures to mitigate risks associated with chemical and biological contamination. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a99f2389d5f843348b86c69bd791e2d12024-11-17T12:07:49ZengNature Portfolionpj Clean Water2059-70372024-11-017112310.1038/s41545-024-00410-wPerspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionSisi Pu0Hooralain Bushnaq1Catherine Munro2Yann Gibert3Radhey Sharma4Vandana Mishra5Ludovic F. Dumée6Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Sas Al Nakhl CampusDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Sas Al Nakhl CampusDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Sas Al Nakhl CampusDepartment of Cell and Molecular Biology, Cancer Center & Research Institute, The University of Mississippi Medical CenterDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of DelhiDepartment of Environmental Sciences, University of DelhiDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Sas Al Nakhl CampusAbstract This perspective will focus for the first time on the occurrence and potential transport pathways of MPs within the MENA region. The delivery mechanism of MPs and characteristics of ocean currents and air patterns are discussed in detail within the Arabian Gulf -Gulf of Oman complex, the Red Sea-Gulf of Aden complex, the southern Arabian margin, and non-MENA region to the south, as well as the Mediterranean Sea respectively. Significant variable dissemination and seasonal delivery across different locations in the MENA regions are revealed from this analysis. The review provides guidance for researchers and government authorities in conducting MPs research and proposing actionable measures to mitigate risks associated with chemical and biological contamination.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-024-00410-w |
| spellingShingle | Sisi Pu Hooralain Bushnaq Catherine Munro Yann Gibert Radhey Sharma Vandana Mishra Ludovic F. Dumée Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region npj Clean Water |
| title | Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region |
| title_full | Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region |
| title_fullStr | Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region |
| title_short | Perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region |
| title_sort | perspectives on transport pathways of microplastics across the middle east and north africa mena region |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-024-00410-w |
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