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This study investigates the presence and risk assessment of microplastics (MPs) at Quilon Beach, India, revealing an average abundance of 3145 ± 2515 MPs/kg of sand, primarily composed of polyester and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. The research identifies anthropogenic activities, such as sewage effluents and tourism, as significant sources of MPs pollution. The study employs Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Pollution Hazard Index (PHI) to assess the degree of contamination in the beach environment.
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- bindu97467994
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