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Macrolitter pollution in beaches and mangroves on the Brazilian Amazon coast

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Macrolitter pollution in beaches and mangroves on the Brazilian Amazon coast
Macrolitter pollution risks coastal ecosystems, impacting biodiversity and human activities. This study compares macrolitter composition and abundance…
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April 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Frontiers | Indices of reduced fish biomass, changes in fish biodiversity and seafloor macrolitter – implications for fisheries management in Sri Lanka www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... 🧪🦑🌎🐟
Frontiers | Indices of reduced fish biomass, changes in fish biodiversity and seafloor macrolitter – implications for fisheries management in Sri Lanka
The Norwegian research vessel “Dr. Fridtjof Nansen” operating under United Nations flag, conducted four surveys in the waters of Sri Lanka from 1978 – 2018. ...
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July 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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📏 #Harmonization in #macrolitter and #macroplastic studies is pivotal to comparing results and providing insights to mitigate #plasticpollution. Here, 🏞️ we provided a harmonized protocol for sampling macrolitter in vegetated #riverine #habitats.

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Riparian vegetation plastic monitoring: A harmonized protocol for sampling macrolitter in vegetated riverine habitats
Many studies highlighted that rivers transported land-based plastics to the sea. However, most of the litter remains stuck in the fluvial ecosystem, a…
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January 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 tonnes of macrolitter — pieces of litter larger than 25 millimetres in size — towards the North Sea every year, according to research published in Communications Sustainability. 🧪
The river Rhine transports around 4,000 tonnes of macrolitter towards the North Sea each year - Communications Sustainability
In the river Rhine, almost 70% of litter particles above 1 cm in diameter are plastics, most of which come from single-use items, often from private consumers, but they comprise less than 15% of all litter by weight, according to continuous monitoring over 16 months with a custom-made physical-interception litter trap.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 tonnes of macrolitter — pieces of litter larger than 25 millimetres in size — towards the North Sea every year, according to research published in Communications Sustainability. 🧪
The river Rhine transports around 4,000 tonnes of macrolitter towards the North Sea each year - Communications Sustainability
In the river Rhine, almost 70% of litter particles above 1 cm in diameter are plastics, most of which come from single-use items, often from private consumers, but they comprise less than 15% of all litter by weight, according to continuous monitoring over 16 months with a custom-made physical-interception litter trap.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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#Alpine #temporary #ponds are not free from #human_impacts.

New study in #Switzerland documents anthropogenic macrolitter in temporary ponds at 2478 m a.s.l., with #litter density linked to pond size and proximity to a restaurant.

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Frontiers | Alpine temporary ponds as overlooked sinks of anthropogenic macrolitter
Temporary ponds represent fragile habitats that host species of high ecological and conservation interest. High-altitude ponds, although often considered pri...
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August 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
tonyrwalker1.bsky.social
Macrolitter contamination in beach, dune, and mangrove ecosystems on a #Caribbean island: A comparative analysis

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Macrolitter contamination in beach, dune, and mangrove ecosystems on a Caribbean island: A comparative analysis
Litter pollution is a global issue that threatens biodiversity and ecosystem services, especially on vulnerable islands. This study assesses and compa…
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February 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Have you read the latest Deep Sea Round-Up?

We share updates from #DeepOcean including:
🔹 Monitoring seafloor macrolitter,
🔹The influence of the Amazon River’s on the #DeepSea
🔹Plus join the DOSI Instagram Team!

Read it here: buff.ly/NdmxPQ7
August 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In our new commentary, a broad community of experts identifies the key issues & discusses the best ways to move forward, providing recommendations on how to monitor macrolitter through observation & imaging of the seafloor, a prime sink for ocean-bound plastics.
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Out of sight, but not out of mind: Key issues regarding seafloor macrolitter monitoring
Following a number of meetings devoted to knowledge sharing, identification of key issues, and discussing the best ways to move forward, a wide intern…
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August 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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NEW REPORT!

This report evaluates the UNEP/MED Guidelines for monitoring riverine inputs of marine litter by testing their scope, transferability and feasibility through field trials on macrolitter and microlitter.

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September 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Untersuchungen zeigen, dass jedes Jahr Massen giftiger Abfälle vom Rhein in die Nordsee strömen.
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
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January 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM
tonyrwalker1.bsky.social
Spatiotemporal dynamics of #microplastics, #mesoplastics and #macrolitter in Cypriot shores: An integrated size assessment to discern transport pathways

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Spatiotemporal dynamics of microplastics, mesoplastics and macrolitter in Cypriot shores: An integrated size assessment to discern transport pathways
Microplastics and mesoplastics have become integral components of marine debris and the broader global plastic pollution crisis. Their increasing prev…
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April 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Up to 4,700 metric tons of litter flows down the Rhine each year

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Up to 4,700 metric tons of litter flows down the Rhine each year
The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 metric tons of macrolitter—pieces of litter larger than 25 millimeters in size—towards the North Sea every year, according to research pub...
phys.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
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January 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 tonnes of macrolitter towards the North Sea every year, according to research in @commssustain.nature.com. The upper estimate is more than 250 times higher than some previous estimates: spklr.io/633268XI9E

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The river Rhine transports around 4,000 tonnes of macrolitter towards the North Sea each year - Communications Sustainability
In the river Rhine, almost 70% of litter particles above 1 cm in diameter are plastics, most of which come from single-use items, often from private consumers, but they comprise less than 15% of all litter by weight, according to continuous monitoring over 16 months with a custom-made physical-interception litter trap.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
gorkabidegain.bsky.social
Our study on beaches (Leizhou Peninsula, China) shows plastic dominates marine macrolitter (~85%), with strong differences between type of beaches. Recreation was the main source. Overall pollution and hazard levels were low.
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Macrolitter on the sandy beaches of Leizhou Peninsula: Composition, spatial distribution, and pollution status
This study investigated the abundance, composition, type, color, spatial distribution, and sources of marine macrolitter at 10 beaches on the Leizhou …
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January 15, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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The river Rhine transports around 4,000 tonnes of macrolitter towards the North Sea each year
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The river Rhine transports around 4,000 tonnes of macrolitter towards the North Sea each year - Communications Sustainability
In the river Rhine, almost 70% of litter particles above 1 cm in diameter are plastics, most of which come from single-use items, often from private consumers, but they comprise less than 15% of all l...
www.nature.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds.
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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'Thousands of tonnes of litter is pouring into the North Sea via the Rhine every year, poisoning the waters with heavy metals, microplastics and other chemicals, research has found.'
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Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds. Citizen scientists help in a University of Bonn study which shows that the river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually. www.theguardian.com/environment/... via @theguardian.com
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds
Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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phys.org/news/2026-01...
Up to 4,700 metric tons of litter flows down the Rhine each year
The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 metric tons of macrolitter—pieces of litter larger than 25 millimeters in size—towards the North Sea every year, according to research pub...
phys.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
riwa-rijn.bsky.social
… Over the year, the trap captured 17,523 pieces of litter with an estimated total mass of around 1,955 kg (excluding water weight). Around 70% of the individual pieces were made of plastic, but these pieces accounted for only around 15% of the overall mass of litter. …
Up to 4,700 metric tons of litter flows down the Rhine each year
The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 metric tons of macrolitter—pieces of litter larger than 25 millimeters in size—towards the North Sea every year, according to research…
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM