Data and Resources
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Particle Data for Surface Water, Sediment,...XLSX
Contains information for Surface Water, Sediment, Effluent, Storm water, and...
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Microplastic Levels in SF BayPDF
Microplastics (particles less than 5 mm) are ubiquitous and persistent...
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Unnamed resourcePDF
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Publisher | San Francisco Estuary Institute |
Homepage URL | https://www.sfei.org/projects/microplastics |
Contact Name | Adam Wong |
Contact Email | [email protected] |
Public Access Level | Public |
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Purpose | Microplastics (particles less than 5 mm) are ubiquitous and persistent pollutants in the ocean and a pervasive and preventable threat to the health of marine ecosystems. Microplastics come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and plastic types, each with unique physical and chemical properties and toxicological impacts. Understanding the magnitude of the microplastics problem and determining the highest priorities for mitigation require accurate measures of microplastic occurrence in the environment and identification of likely sources. To develop critical baseline data and inform solutions, the San Francisco Estuary Institute and the 5 Gyres Institute have completed the first comprehensive regional study of microplastic pollution in a major estuary. This project supported multiple scientific components to develop improved knowledge about and characterization of microparticles and microplastics in San Francisco Bay and adjacent National Marine Sanctuaries |
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Maintenance and Update Frequency | None planned |
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Last Updated | February 23, 2023, 05:48 (UTC) |