Plastics in the Geosphere
Plastics in the Geosphere
Session ID#: 118461
Session Description:
The accumulation of plastic debris in the environment is an increasing concern. Besides the direct negative effects on human livelihood and (aquatic) ecosystems, land-based plastics are also considered the dominant source of ocean plastic pollution. The understanding of the fate and transport of (micro)plastics within freshwater and terrestrial environments is still at an early stage. In this session, we invite contributions that focus on the study of plastics in freshwater, terrestrial and oceanic systems including, but not limited to: Plastic detection and monitoring techniques; (Long-term) monitoring efforts Source and (bio) accumulation investigations; Transport processes; Prevention, mitigation and reduction; Outreach and stakeholder involvement efforts; We welcome studies focused on all sizes (macro, micro and nano), geographic areas and ecosystems (land, freshwater, estuary, ocean).
Index Terms:
0478 Pollution: urban, regional and global [BIOGEOSCIENCES]
1834 Human impacts [HYDROLOGY]
1871 Surface water quality [HYDROLOGY]
4251 Marine pollution [OCEANOGRAPHY: GENERAL]
Primary Convener: Jennifer D Drummond, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15, United Kingdom
Conveners: Monica M Arienzo, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV, United States, Tim H M van Emmerik, Wageningen University, Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management Group, Wageningen, Netherlands and Sarah-Jeanne Royer, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research and Education, Honolulu, HI, United States
Primary Liaison: Jennifer D Drummond, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15, United Kingdom
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