Worldwide distribution and abundance of microplastic : How dire is the situation?

The widespread occurrence of microplastic has invaded the environment to an extent that it appears to be present throughout the globe. This review investigated the global abundance and distribution of microplastics in marine and freshwater ecosystems. Furthermore, the issues and challenges have been...

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Veröffentlicht in:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA. - 1991. - 36(2018), 10 vom: 05. Okt., Seite 873-897
1. Verfasser: Shahul Hamid, Fauziah (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Bhatti, Mehran Sanam, Anuar, Norkhairiyah, Anuar, Norkhairah, Mohan, Priya, Periathamby, Agamuthu
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2018
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
Schlagworte:Journal Article Review Marine debris freshwater pollution impacts on fauna ocean plastics polyethylene polypropylene Plastics Water Pollutants, Chemical