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Determination of microplastics in sediment, water, and fish across the Orange-Senqu River basin

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: , with a substantial amount ending likely up in the mudbelt adjacent to the Orange River mouth. This assessment provides a first insight into the characterisation and distribution of microlitter in multiple compartments across the Orange-Senqu River basin. Overall, the findings highlight the need for continued monitoring across compartments at catchment scales to improve our understanding of microplastic pathways into and within riverine systems.

Source: Water Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122394

Authors: P.M. Graham, N.B. Pattinson, A. Bakir, A.R. McGoran, H.A. Nel

Institutions: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

Language: English

Topic: Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,520