Browsing by Subject "Polyethylene"
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Microplastics in Beach Sediments of Kalutara Coastal Line, Sri Lanka: Abundance and Characteristics
(2023-09)Beach microplastic pollution is a globally widespread problem, posing an immediate threat to the health of aquatic species. Data regarding microplastic contamination in beach sediments in Sri Lanka is still lacking, ... -
Weathering of Plastic Nurdles Discharged from the X-press Pearl Ship Disaster
(2023-09)This study assessed the weathering and size reduction of plastic nurdles discharged during the X-press Pearl ship accident in May 2021. Sand samples were collected from Sarakkuwa Beach, Sri Lanka, at three time points: ...