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Occurrence and distribution of microplastics in marine sediments along the Belgian coast

Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2011 · Vol. 62(10) · pp. 2199–2204

M. Claessens✉(Ghent University)Steven De Meester(Ghent University)Lieve Van Landuyt(Ghent University)Karen De Clerck(Ghent University)Colin Janssen(Ghent University)

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Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplasticsSedimentDebrisEnvironmental scienceOceanographyMarine debrisPlastic pollutionEnvironmental chemistryGeologyChemistry

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BelgiumEnvironmental MonitoringPlasticsSeawaterWater Pollutants, ChemicalWater Pollution, ChemicalGeologic Sediments

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