Microplastic distribution and risk assessment in estuarine systems influenced by traditional villages and artisanal fishery activities

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) are widespread in oceans worldwide, posing a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. The abundance of these particles in water is related to population density and urban development, functioning as a sink for MPs. However, the pollution levels due to the accumulation o...

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Main Authors: Dayene Santiago Mendes, Daniel Nobre Nunes Silva, Maxwell Gomes Silva, Colin Robert Beasley, Marcus Emanuel Barroncas Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-80468-1
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