Marine debris in coastal environments: the case of praia grande in São Francisco do Sul island/SC, Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.5007/2177-5230.2018v33n66p11Abstract
Marine debris is a reality diagnosed in many studies throughout the world that link impacts on marine organisms to ecological processes, landscape, tourism and the local economy. This study aims to characterize this reality for the north coast of Santa Catarina, on the Praia Grande of São Francisco do Sul Island/SC. The marine litter acquisition methodology in five 100m plots on the beach environment led to the collection of a total of 137.13kg of marine debris. The plastic material was the more expressive, with 79.19%, followed by the following materials: rubber (6.79%), glass (6.67%), leather (4.16%), tissue (2.04%). The other types of materials have low representation, with a total weight of less than 1%. Research has indicated that in the study area marine debris accumulations may occur in the order of more than 7.130kg in a year.Downloads
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2018-03-02
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