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TRACKing of PLASTtic emissions from aquaculture industry (TrackPlast)

Abstract

The objectives of this study were: 1) to acquire knowledge about aquaculture related release of plastic and microplastic to the marine environment; 2) to identify and determine relative amounts of specific microplastics in the water column, suspended matter and seabed, in the immediate vicinity of an aquaculture farm; 3) to evaluate which aquaculture processes are the potential sources of identified microplastics in the environment. This study will provide a scientific basis for the development of an action plan to reduce plastic emissions from the seafood industry.
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Category

Research report

Language

English

Author(s)

  • Alessio Gomiero
  • Marte Haave
  • Tanja Kögel
  • Ørjan Bjorøy
  • Monica Gjessing
  • Trygve Berg Lea
  • Elin Horve
  • Catarina Martins
  • Trude Olafsen

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Ocean / Fisheries and New Biomarine Industry
  • NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
  • Institute of Marine Research

Year

2020

Publisher

NORCE Norwegian Research Centre

ISBN

9788284080710

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