Physical Characterization and Spatial Variability of Microplastics in Coastal Surface Waters in Roxas,Palawan, Philippines

Jeffrey H.  De Castro

doi:10.61569/yarr1902

Physical Characterization and Spatial Variability of Microplastics in Coastal Surface Waters in Roxas,Palawan, Philippines

Authors

Jeffrey H. De Castro Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7100-8902

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61569/yarr1902

Keywords:

Marine pollution, Microfibers, Marine debris, Microplastics contamination, Water quality

Abstract

Surface seawater samples gathered from 13 sites in Roxas, Palawan, were subjected to on-site sieving and microplastics visual identification. All samplings contained microplastics, with blue fiber-shaped particles being abundant. The localized terrain, wind patterns, tributaries, and ocean wave path influenced the microplastic particle transport concentration across sampling sites. As a result, local authorities need to develop strategies to reduce microplastics usage and raise citizen consciousness of environmental issues.

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Published

2021-12-05

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology

Section

Articles

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