Microplastics in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand
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Issued Date
2022-06-01
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ISSN
0025326X
eISSN
18793363
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85129024189
Pubmed ID
35490488
Journal Title
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Volume
179
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Marine Pollution Bulletin Vol.179 (2022)
Suggested Citation
Ruangpanupan N., Ussawarujikulchai A., Prapagdee B., Chavanich S. Microplastics in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand. Marine Pollution Bulletin Vol.179 (2022). doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113664 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/83225
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Microplastics in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand
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Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the microplastics abundance, composition and distribution in Bandon Bay's surface seawater, in southern Thailand. Samples of microplastics were collected from 48 transects using a surface manta trawl at four different estuaries that support human activities. The results showed that the highest microplastic abundance occurred in the fishery and aquaculture areas with a mean abundance of 0.33 particles/m3. Fragments were the dominant form at all stations. Microplastics with <1 mm were the dominant size, and white was the colour most found in all stations. Polypropylene was the major type of microplastic, accounting for 57% overall. This study is an important reference for understanding the microplastics status in the surface seawater of Bandon Bay, as it will allow relevant agencies to accurately assess the pollution level of microplastics in the bay. It is of practical significance to understand the sources and sinks of microplastics.