Seasonal variation in the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves from Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand
Issued Date
2023-12-01
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ISSN
0025326X
eISSN
18793363
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85174693350
Journal Title
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Volume
197
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Marine Pollution Bulletin Vol.197 (2023)
Suggested Citation
Ruangpanupan N., Ussawarujikulchai A., Prapagdee B., Chavanich S. Seasonal variation in the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves from Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin Vol.197 (2023). doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115600 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90864
Title
Seasonal variation in the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves from Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand
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Abstract
This study investigated the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves found at Bandon Bay. Spatial-temporal differences in the concentration of microplastics were evaluated during the dry and wet seasons. The results showed that the highest abundance of microplastics in oysters, blood cockles, and green mussels was observed in fishery and aquaculture areas during the dry season, with 1.42 particles/g (w/w), 1.01 particles/g (w/w) and 0.87 particles/g (w/w), respectively. Microplastics were more abundant during the dry season compared to the wet season (p < 0.05), with fibre being the predominant shape and black being the major colour of particles. Cellophane was the most common type of polymer in all bivalves. This result is an important reference for understanding the status of microplastics in three commercial bivalves during different seasons and in different human activities, which should aid in understanding the sources of microplastics in Bandon Bay.