Distribution of large microplastics and mesoplastics in sand of Bangsaen and Wonnapha beaches, Chonburi province
Keywords:
Large microplastics, Mesoplastics, BeachAbstract
The objective of this study was to survey the distribution of large microplastics (size 1- <5 mm.) and mesoplastics (size 5-25 mm.) in the sand of Bangsaen and Wonnapha beaches, Chonburi province. It was a cross-sectional survey research. Sample collection was conducted in the rainy season (June 2022). The results revealed that the plastic particles occurred at every sampling site along Bangsaen and Wonnapha beaches. At Bangsaen beach, large microplastics and mesoplastics were found in the form of fragments, lines, and films. The majority of plastic particles were green. At Wonnapha beach, the shapes of large microplastics and mesoplastics were classified as EPS foam and fragment particles. The majority of plastic items were white. The findings of this research provide background data that will be useful for future monitoring and surveillance of microplastic and mesoplastic contamination.
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