Spatio-temporal distribution of microplastic abundances in Izmir Bay (eastern Aegean Sea)
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2023
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Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Microplastics (MPs) and their impacts have been extensively studied in the Mediterranean region. However, more research has yet to be conducted on assessing the extent of microplastic (MP) pollution in the eastern Aegean Sea, specifically in Izmir Bay. This study aims to evaluate the current state of MP pollution in surface water and sediment samples collected from Izmir Bay. Ten sampling stations were specifically selected, including locations near stream discharge points, maritime transportation piers, and port areas. Surface water samples were collected using a manta trawl net, while sediment samples were obtained using a Van Veen grab. The mean MP abundances in surface water ranged from 1,083,882 to 8,091,684 items/km2. Fragment type MPs were dominant. In terms of size category, it was found that MP s of 500µm size were dominant. The dominant color of MPs was white. ATR-FTIR analyses revealed that polyethylene and polypropylene were the dominant polymer types. MP concentrations in sediment ranged from 2,125 to 4,925 items/m2, with fiber-type MPs being the most abundant. Black-colored MPs were found to dominate in sediment samples. Overall, the MP levels in Izmir Bay were higher than previous studies findings. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct long-term monitoring studies to obtain more consistent and reliable data on MP pollution levels in Izmir Bay. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
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Aegean Sea, ATR-FTIR, Izmir Bay, Microplastics, Polymer, Sediment, Surface water, Fisheries, Marine pollution, Microplastic, Polypropylenes, River pollution, Sediments, Supersaturation, 'current, Aegean sea, ATR FTIR, Izmir Bay, Mediterranean region, Microplastics, Sampling stations, Sediment samples, Spatiotemporal distributions, Water samples, Surface waters, microplastic, plastic, polyethylene, bay, environmental monitoring, Bays, Environmental Monitoring, Microplastics, Plastics, Polyethylene
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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
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Q2
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195
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9
