Determination of microplastics in sediment, water, and fish across the Orange-Senqu River basin
P. Mark Graham, Nicholas B. Pattinson, Adil Bakir, Alexandra R. McGoran, Holly Nel
Abstract
, with a substantial amount ending likely up in the mudbelt adjacent to the Orange River mouth. This assessment provides a first insight into the characterisation and distribution of microlitter in multiple compartments across the Orange-Senqu River basin. Overall, the findings highlight the need for continued monitoring across compartments at catchment scales to improve our understanding of microplastic pathways into and within riverine systems.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsOrange (colour)Environmental scienceFisherySedimentStructural basinFish <Actinopterygii>Hydrology (agriculture)GeologyOceanographyBiologyGeomorphologyGeotechnical engineeringHorticultureMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts