Marine monitoring 2024. Part 3. Monitoring microlitter concentrations in the surface layer of seawater and marine bottom sediments

Buhhalko, Natalja
Added: Apr 23, 2025
P305 T270 chemistry

Abstract

The aim of this work is to collect data on microlitter in Estonian marine areas to assess the state of the marine environment. During the monitoring process, samples will be collected from the water column and marine sediments, based on which microlitter content analyses will be conducted. The collected data will be analyzed to determine the quantity, characteristics, material composition, and abundance of microplastics in various parts of Estonian marine areas. Additionally, the suitability of different sampling methods will be evaluated, and recommendations for their future use will be provided. Finally, proposals for establishing threshold values for microplastics will be presented.

AI Agent Working...

Please wait while our AI processes your request.

This may take 20-60 seconds depending on the complexity of your request.