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Macrodebris and microplastics pollution in Nigeria: first report on abundance, distribution and composition [PDF]

Environmental Health and Toxicology, 2019
The abundance, distribution and composition of marine debris ( > 5 cm) and small microplastics (11 μm) from five rivers in South Eastern Nigeria was investigated.
Enyoh Christian Ebere, Verla Andrew Wirnkor, Verla Evelyn Ngozi, Ihenetu Stanley Chukwuemeka   +3 more
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A baseline assessment of anthropogenic macrolitter on dunes along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast using visual census and Unmanned Aerial Systems [PDF]

Nature Conservation, 2023
Beach-dune systems are among the most dynamic and sensitive elements of coastal ecosystems in the world. They represent an intersection between human activities, flora, fauna and economic interests in tourism.
Bogdan Prodanov, Radoslava Bekova
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Occurrence of Macro- and Micro-Plastics on Pasir Pandak Beach, Sarawak, Malaysia

Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan, 2022
Highlight Research • The present of microplastics is more than macroplastics on the Pasir Pandak Beach • The existence of huge amount of smaller microplastics (20, which indicated as extremely dirty beach.
Farah Akmal Idrus, Nur Sakinah Roslan, Mohd Nasarudin Harith   +2 more
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Assessment of Water Quality and Phytoplankton Structure of Eight Alexandria Beaches, Southeastern Mediterranean Sea, Egypt

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021
This study aims to investigate the abundance, community, and structure of phytoplankton, physicochemical parameters, and some eutrophication state indices, to estimate the water quality of eight selected beaches along the Alexandria Coast, in the ...
Ahmed E. Alprol, Mohamed Ashour, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Othman M. Alzahrani, Samy F. Mahmoud, Samiha M. Gharib   +5 more
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Marine Litter and Grading of the Coastal Areas of Ambon Bay, Indonesia

Omni-Akuatika, 2021
The coastal is frequently impacted by marine litter that damages marine wildlife and causes economic loss to fishing and maritime industries. In this study, we described the quantity of marine litter in the inner and outer of Ambon Bay.
Corry Yanti Manullang, Wempi Barends, Dominggus Polnaya, Ahmad Soamole, Irwan Rehalat   +4 more
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Community Preparation and Vulnerability Indices for Floods in Pahang State of Malaysia

Land, 2021
The east coast of Malaysia is frequently hit by monsoon floods every year that severely impact people, particularly those living close to the river bank, which is considered to be the most vulnerable and high-risk areas.
Alias Nurul Ashikin, Mohd Idris Nor Diana, Chamhuri Siwar, Md. Mahmudul Alam, Muhamad Yasar   +4 more
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Hybrid wind–solar energy and resource simultaneity: An Indian case study for site selection and feasibility check

Energy Reports, 2022
The integration of wind–solar energy into hybrid system improves synchronization and lowers power generation variations. It is crucial to consider resource simultaneity when selecting a hybridization location. The current study uses data from 41 years of
Hardik K. Jani, Surendra Singh Kachhwaha, Garlapati Nagababu, Alok Das   +3 more
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UK long-term monitoring dataset: assessing factors affecting biomarkers commonly used in environmental programmes

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023
Long-term programmes like the UK Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme (CSEMP) rely on biological effects techniques, including biomarkers, to assess if chemical pollutants are affecting sentinel species in the aquatic environment. In this study,
Shannon Dalessandri, Aldina M. A. Franco, Marta G. L. Assunção   +2 more
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Analisis Karakteristik Sampah Laut dan Tingkat Kebersihan di Pantai Sendang Biru dan Pelabuhan Perikanan Pondokdadap, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur

Jurnal Ilmu Lingkungan
Kenaikan jumlah penduduk akan mengakibatkan naiknya volume sampah yang dihasilkan dari aktivitas antropogenik. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pantai Sendang Biru dan Pelabuhan Perikanan Pondokdadap, Kabupaten Malang.
Nabila Nuralya Az Zahra, Arum Kusuma Dewanti, Defri Yona, Dian Aliviyanti, Citra Satrya Utama Dewi, Ade Yamindago   +5 more
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A comparative study of indexes used for litter pollution assessment in urban and public environments

Heliyon
Litter is a common pollution in the urban environment and public places such as beaches, which has serious health and economic consequences. Several indexes are used to interpret the pollution status caused by litter, which have different limitations and
Maryam Delavari Heravi, Mahdieh Haddadi, Farzaneh Karami Nejad, Zahra Izadi Yazdanabadi, Gholam Ali Haghighat   +4 more
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