As limited studies are available in environmental systems like eco-sensitive freshwater marshlands, the current study analyses the distribution and characteristics of microplastics present in the catchment region of Pallikaranai marshland, Chennai, India. The analysis from the study revealed that fibrous microplastics were predominant in most of the surface water (n = 11) and sediment (n = 8) samples. The abundant presence of smaller microplastics (<1 mm) in the surface water also indicates elevated impacts on aquatic species owing to their higher bioavailability. The average pollution load index of 2.5 obtained from the present study indicates the polluted state of the Pallikaranai catchment region. The study also highlights that elevated anthropogenic activities and frequent movement of people in urban and residential areas were noted to possibly influence the spatial distribution of microplastics.
The National National Strategy for Agricultural Development aims to achieve economic, social, and environmental objectives. It aims to provide a conducive environment for private sector participation in agricultural development, increase investment, enhance plant-animal production integration, create new job opportunities, increase farmers’ incomes, ensure economic equity, increase productivity, reduce production costs, improve produce competitiveness, increase agricultural[…]
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These regulations are intended to promote sustainable development, food security, and the sustainable management of fishing activities in Palau’s waters. They also intend to create economic returns, employment generation, and export earnings from the sustainable harvesting of tuna and tuna-like species by encouraging the development of domestic fishing industries and a local tuna market. These[…]