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AuthorOyebamiji Abib, Abayomi
AuthorRange, Pedro
AuthorAl-Ghouti, Mohammad A.
AuthorObbard, Jeffrey Philip
AuthorAlmeer, Saeed Hashim
AuthorBen-Hamadou, Radhouane
Available date2024-07-18T11:05:07Z
Publication Date2017-11-15
Publication NameMarine Pollution Bulletin
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.07.011
CitationAbayomi, O. A., Range, P., Al-Ghouti, M. A., Obbard, J. P., Almeer, S. H., & Ben-Hamadou, R. (2017). Microplastics in coastal environments of the Arabian Gulf. Marine pollution bulletin, 124(1), 181-188.‏
ISSN0025326X
URIhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X17305921
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/56825
AbstractEight sandy beaches along the coastline of Qatar and four sea surface stations on the eastern coast, adjacent to Doha Bay, were surveyed between December 2014 and March 2015. Microplastics, mainly low density polyethylene and polypropylene, were found in all samples of sediments and seawater. Blue fibers, ranging between 1 and 5mm, were the dominant type of particle present. Abundances on the sea surface varied between 4.38×104 and 1.46×106particles·km−2, with the highest values being consistently found 10km offshore, suggesting the presence of a convergence zone. No significant temporal variability was detected for sea surface samples. The concentration of microplastics in intertidal sediments varied between 36 and 228particlesm−2, with no significant differences among the 8 beaches examined. These results show the pervasiveness of microplastic pollution in coastal environments of the Arabian Gulf. Potential local sources and sinks for microplastics are discussed.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier Ltd
SubjectMarine litter
Polymer type
FT-IR/FT-NIR
Arabian Gulf
ROPME sea
Indian Ocean
TitleMicroplastics in coastal environments of the Arabian Gulf
TypeArticle
Pagination181-188
Issue Number1
Volume Number124
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