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Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis
 

Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis

Article DOI: 10.3791/55161-v 10:16 min December 16th, 2016
December 16th, 2016

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The protocol below describes the methodology for: microplastics sampling on the sea surface, separation of microplastic and chemical identification of particles. This protocol is in line with the recommendations for microplastics monitoring published by the MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter.

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Microplastics Sampling Sea Surface Manta Net GPS Coordinates Boat Speed Water Reservoir Rinsing Cod End Sieve Mesh Size Sample Analysis
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