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Scientific research article presenting field sampling and laboratory analysis of microplastic abundance, distribution, and polymer composition in surface water and sediment along the Attanagalu River in Sri Lanka during 2019.
Authors: Y.D.T.I. Karunarathna; D.S. Wijetunga; R.R.M.K.P. Ranatunga
Affiliation: Center for Marine Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka
Corresponding author: R.R.M.K.P. Ranatunga
Country: Sri Lanka
Region: Attanagalu River Basin; Negombo Lagoon
River basin extent: 779 km2
River length: Approximately 76 km
Sampling sites: 15 locations along the river
Sampling period: May 2019 and October 2019
Seasons: Southwest monsoon and second inter-monsoon
Type of document: Scientific research article
Field of study: Environmental science; freshwater ecology; microplastic pollution
Keywords: Attanagalu River; freshwater ecosystems; microplastics; sediment; surface water
Methods: Surface water sampling with plankton net (100 µm mesh); sediment sampling with Van Veen grab sampler; Raman Spectroscopy polymer identification
Polymers identified: Polypropylene; polyethylene; polystyrene; polyvinyl chloride
Microplastic types detected: Secondary microplastics; fibers dominant
Water microplastic abundance: 1.12–17.45 items m⁻³
Sediment microplastic abundance: 11.38–129.47 items kg⁻¹
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