Introduction-to-microplastics-v1.2 (1).pptx

microplastics

1. Introduction to Microplastics

2. Plastic pollution size categories 25mm   <25 - 5mm <5 - 1mm <1mm - 1 m   Macro Meso Micro Mini-micro

3. PRIMARY MICROPLASTICS Those which enter the marine environment in their « micro » size SECONDARY MICROPLASTICS Resulting from the breakdown of larger plastics in the marine environment Fibres Pellets Microbeads Fragments Foam Films TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS | Overview

4. TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS | Fibres

5. TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS | Nurdles

6. TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS | Fragments, films and foams

7. Image: Adam Zyglis / The Buffalo News Ingredients to avoid : Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyethylene terephthalate Polymethyl methacrylate Sandblasting TYPES OF MICROPLASTICS | Microbeads

8. Source: IUCN , Primary Microplastics in the Oceans, 2017)

9. Ingestion by animals Changing properties of beaches Vectors for harmful pathogens Magnet for toxins IMPACTS OF MICROPLASTICS | Overview

10. Acampora et al . (2014) : stranded short-tailed shearwaters Cole et al ., (2013) : microplastic ingestion by zooplankon   WHAT ABOUT US? IMPACTS OF MICROPLASTICS | Ingestion