Details of Micro and mesoplastic pollution from Latvian beach sand
BackDataset identification
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Title of dataset | Micro 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 documentation | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1251068 |
Start date | 2021-05-02 |
End date | 2021-09-30 |
Responsible organisations
Country | Latvia |
Organisation name | LU Student Corporation Selga |
Role of organisation | Originator of Dataset |
Dataset availability
Original dataset download link | https://cloud.emodnet-ingestion.eu/index.php/s/1v4Zxovs7Rh1FE6 |
Dataset format | Database |
Public access | No limitations |
License for use | CC-BY 4.0 |
Type | Dataset |
Locations
Map | © OpenStreetMap contributors |
Latitude north boundary | 57.940092921243 |
Longitude east boundary | 24.549908000836 |
Latitude south boundary | 56.116941675473 |
Longitude west boundary | 20.781597453961 |
Sea area | Baltic Sea |
Gulf of Riga |
Data types, collection and processing
Observation type | Pollution |
Parameter | Marine litter monitoring site location |
Litter abundance and type | |
Sediment grain size parameters | |
Micro-litter in sediments |
Process information
Submitting organisation | LU Student Corporation Selga |
Submission identifier (UUID) | b3495933-eeab-424a-91b9-b410177bacf8 |
Date of dataset creation | 2023-12-18 |
Date of metadata creation | 2023-12-18 |
Date of metadata latest revision | 2024-03-19 |
Date of publishing | 2024-03-29 |
Processing data centre | Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology |
Summary record-ID | 1511 |