The study investigated soil and freshwater sediment sites in the Lihe River watershed, revealing soil microplastics (MPs) in all samples. The average abundance of MPs was found to be 401.85 ± 214.02 and 222.13 ± 54.66 items/kg, respectively. Soil MP distribution and communities varied among land use types, with geographic distance being a significant factor. Soil clay, pH, and bulk density were also correlated with MP abundance and fragment shape. The study found that plastic waste sources accounted for 65.12%, 58.60%, 48.15%, and 25.35% of MPs in urban, tea garden, dryland, and paddy field soils, respectively. The findings from this study offer new insights for quantitatively analysing soil MP sources in different land use types.
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For the purpose of ensuring that fishing activities are in compliance with South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs), this CMM provides regulations that make it easier to monitor, control, and monitor fishing activities. It is the responsibility of the Contracting Parties, cooperating non-contracting party (CNCPs), and participating fishing entities (PFEs) to[…]
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The Third Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Strategic Plan (2022-2030) sets out a clear roadmap for achieving the CRFM’s vision of effective management, conservation and sustainable use of our fisheries and aquaculture resources, to maximise social and economic benefits in the CRFM Member States. The plan was approved by the Eleventh Special Meeting of the[…]
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