Plasticizers as Microplastics Tracers in Tunisian

  • Plasticizers as Microplastics Tracers in Tunisian
  • Plasticizers as Microplastics Tracers in Tunisian
  • Plasticizers as Microplastics Tracers in Tunisian
  • Can marine flora detect plasticizers?
  • Thus, marine flora appeared to be a good tool to detect and monitor plasticizers, and further studies of the P. oceanica seagrass areas will help in developing a more comprehensive knowledge of chemicals spreading over a geographical zone.
  • Do microplastics exist in the Gulf of Gabes?
  • The main aims of this study were to determine the abundance, identity, and composition of microplastics in the Gulf of Gabes (the southern Mediterranean side of Tunisia) by using PO litter and PO sea balls, by stereomicroscopy and NMR spectroscopy, and with two different protocols of extraction.
  • Does Posidonia oceanica trap microplastics?
  • This study aimed to determine the abundance, characteristics, and composition of microplastics on the southern side of the Tunisian Mediterranean Sea by using Posidonia oceanica (P. oceanica) as a crucial trap for microplastics. Samples of Posidonia leaves were collected from the Tunisian coastal area of Gabes-City.
  • Why is plastic pollution a problem in coastal seagrass areas?
  • Plastic pollution and microplastic (MP) debris are some of the most significant solid waste pollutants, threatening the marine environment and causing sediment accumulation. Coastal seagrass areas are usually important habitats that support multiple living species and provide several ecosystem services.
  • Is the Gulf of Gabes a target for plastic pollution?
  • The Gulf of Gabes is a rich coastal, marine, and freshwater habitat with abundant biological resources, but it is presently under intense human pressure, particularly as an important target for plastic pollution.
  • Which plastic forms are found in the Gulf of Gabes?
  • However, Ben Ismail et al. (2022) reported different MP forms in water samples collected in the Gulf of Gabes, with fragments being the most abundant plastic form, while fibers, pellets, films, and foams were detected in only a small fraction.

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