Comparative study on the microplastics abundance, characteristics, and possible sources in yellow clams of different demographic regions of the northwest coast of India

• Published in: Journal of hazardous materials letters Vol. 3; p. 100051
• Main Authors: Naidu, Bejawada Chanikya, Xavier, K.A.Martin, Shukla, Satya Prakash, Jaiswar, Ashok Kumar, Nayak, Binaya Bhusan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Anthropogenic litter; Clams; Indicator species; Microplastics; Raman spectra; Raman spectra; Microplastics; Indicator species; Clams; Anthropogenic litter

Microplastics have become ubiquitous on the planet and are considered one of the biggest threats to life on earth. Several recent studies have addressed the serious risks that microplastics can pose to human health. In this study, the microplastic content and spatial variations in number, size, colo...