Details of Micro and mesoplastic pollution from Latvian beach sand

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Dataset identification

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Title of datasetMicro and mesoplastic pollution from Latvian beach sand
Narrative summary of dataset Dataset gives a baseline for micro- and mesoplastic pollution distribution in 24 beaches along the Latvian coastline (Northern Europe, Baltic states), filling the existing knowledge gap and contributing to the global understanding of microplastic particles presence, transport, and the processes governing its dynamics. We also highlight citizen science as a fundamental tool to support data collection and raise awareness about microplastic pollution, as samples were collected by up to 250 volunteers during organized campaigns (Dimante-Deimantovica et al. 2023).
Supporting documentationhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1251068
Start date2021-05-02
End date2021-09-30

Responsible organisations

CountryLatvia
Organisation nameLU Student Corporation Selga
Role of organisationOriginator of Dataset

Dataset availability

Original dataset download linkhttps://cloud.emodnet-ingestion.eu/index.php/s/1v4Zxovs7Rh1FE6
Dataset formatDatabase
Public accessNo limitations
License for useCC-BY 4.0
TypeDataset

Locations

Map

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Latitude north boundary57.940092921243
Longitude east boundary24.549908000836
Latitude south boundary56.116941675473
Longitude west boundary20.781597453961
Sea areaBaltic Sea
Gulf of Riga

Data types, collection and processing

Observation typePollution
ParameterMarine litter monitoring site location
Litter abundance and type
Sediment grain size parameters
Micro-litter in sediments

Process information

Submitting organisationLU Student Corporation Selga
Submission identifier (UUID)b3495933-eeab-424a-91b9-b410177bacf8
Date of dataset creation2023-12-18
Date of metadata creation2023-12-18
Date of metadata latest revision2024-03-19
Date of publishing2024-03-29
Processing data centreLatvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology
Summary record-ID1511