Macrodebris and microplastics from beaches in Slovenia

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dc.contributor.authorLaglbauer, Betty J. L.
dc.contributor.authorFranco-Santos, Rita Melo
dc.contributor.authorAndreu-Cazenave, Miguel
dc.contributor.authorBrunelli, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorPapadatou, Maria
dc.contributor.authorPalatinus, Andreja
dc.contributor.authorGrego, Mateja
dc.contributor.authorDeprez, Tim
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-23T21:40:56Z
dc.date.available2025-01-23T21:40:56Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractThe amount of marine debris in the environment is increasing worldwide, which results in an array of negative effects to biota. This study provides the first account of macrodebris on the beach and microplastics in the sediment (shoreline and infralittoral) in relation to tourism activities in Slovenia. The study assessed the quality and quantity of macrodebris and the quality, size and quantity of microplastics at six beaches, contrasting those under the influences of tourism and those that were not. Beach cleanliness was estimated using the Clean Coast Index. Tourism did not seem to have an effect on macrodebris or microplastic quantity at beaches. Over 64% of macrodebris was plastic, and microplastics were ubiquitous, which calls for classification of plastics as hazardous materials. Standard measures for marine debris assessment are needed, especially in the form of an all-encompassing debris index. Recommendations for future assessments are provided for the Adriatic region. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.09.036
dc.identifier.eissn1879-3363
dc.identifier.issn0025-326X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.09.036
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/101632
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000347494700055
dc.issue.numero1-2
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final366
dc.pagina.inicio356
dc.revistaMarine pollution bulletin
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectMarine debris
dc.subjectPlastic
dc.subjectPollution
dc.subjectTourism
dc.subjectHuman-impact
dc.subjectAdriatic
dc.subject.ods14 Life Below Water
dc.subject.ods12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.ods11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subject.ods06 Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.odspa14 Vida submarina
dc.subject.odspa12 Producción y consumo responsable
dc.subject.odspa11 Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
dc.subject.odspa06 Agua limpia y saneamiento
dc.titleMacrodebris and microplastics from beaches in Slovenia
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen89
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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