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Sampling, Sorting, and Characterizing Microplastics in Aquatic Environments with High Suspended Sediment Loads and Large Floating Debris
Published on: July 28, 2018
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Embrace complexity to understand microplastic pollution
Michael S Bank1,2, Denise M Mitrano3, Matthias C Rillig4,5
1Institute of Marine Research, Bergen, Norway.
Abstract
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Environmental cycling of microplastics and nanoplastics is complex; fully understanding these pollutants is hindered by inconsistent methodologies and experimentation within a narrow scope. Consistent methods are needed to advance plastic research and policy within the context of global environmental change.

