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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133125| Title: | Citizen scientists against microplastics |
| Authors: | Fabri, Simon G. Mizzi, David |
| Keywords: | Microplastics -- Environmental aspects Science -- Citizen participation -- Malta Environmental sciences -- Research -- Citizen participation |
| Issue Date: | 2023-07 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta |
| Citation: | Fabri, S. G., & Mizzi, D. (eds.) (2023). Citizen scientists against microplastics. THINK Magazine, 41, 4-5. |
| Abstract: | When lounging on a Maltese beach, admiring the azure sea, you might not realise that the Mediterranean is one of the most polluted seas in the world. It accumulates marine plastics of every size and shape, which eventually break down into smaller pieces forming microplastics, defined as plastic fragments which are just visible to the naked eye (ie shorter than 5mm in diameter). In fact, in certain parts of the Mediterranean, fine particulate matter exceeds 100 micrograms per cubic metre. This is much higher than the global average of 39.6 micrograms per cubic metre. [excerpt] |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/133125 |
| Appears in Collections: | Think Magazine, Issue 41 Think Magazine, Issue 41 |
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