Ghent University, Marine Biology Research Group, Krijgslaan 281/S8, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Ghent University, Marine Biology Research Group, Krijgslaan 281/S8, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium; Center for Marine Studies, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Av. Beira Mar, Caixa Postal 61, Pontal do Paraná, PR 83.255-976, Brazil.
Mar Pollut Bull. 2014 Dec 15;89(1-2):356-366. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.09.036. Epub 2014 Oct 22.
The amount of marine debris in the environment is increasing worldwide, which results in an array of negative effects to biota. This study provides the first account of macrodebris on the beach and microplastics in the sediment (shoreline and infralittoral) in relation to tourism activities in Slovenia. The study assessed the quality and quantity of macrodebris and the quality, size and quantity of microplastics at six beaches, contrasting those under the influences of tourism and those that were not. Beach cleanliness was estimated using the Clean Coast Index. Tourism did not seem to have an effect on macrodebris or microplastic quantity at beaches. Over 64% of macrodebris was plastic, and microplastics were ubiquitous, which calls for classification of plastics as hazardous materials. Standard measures for marine debris assessment are needed, especially in the form of an all-encompassing debris index. Recommendations for future assessments are provided for the Adriatic region.
全球环境中的海洋垃圾数量正在增加，这对生物群产生了一系列负面影响。本研究首次报道了与斯洛文尼亚旅游业相关的海滩上的大块垃圾和沉积物（海岸线和潮下带）中的微塑料。该研究评估了六个海滩的大块垃圾和微塑料的质量、大小和数量，并对比了受旅游业影响和不受旅游业影响的海滩。海滩清洁度使用清洁海岸指数进行评估。旅游业似乎对海滩上的大块垃圾或微塑料数量没有影响。超过 64%的大块垃圾是塑料，微塑料无处不在，这呼吁将塑料分类为危险材料。需要制定海洋垃圾评估的标准措施，特别是采用全面的垃圾指数形式。为亚得里亚海地区提供了未来评估的建议。
