Occurrence, Distribution, and Physical Characterization of Macro- and Mesoplastic Debris in Beach Sediments of the Sutrapada-Veraval Coast, Northwestern India
Rushikeshkumar J Valmik, D. T. Vaghela, Devendra Solanki & Thatikonda Navya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026
Plastic debris poses a significant and escalating threat to coastal ecosystems worldwide, yet baseline data from many regional shorelines remain scarce. This study assessed the abundance, distribution, and physical characteristics of mesoplastics (5 mm-2.5 cm) and macroplastics (...
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10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74305