Quantifying Microplastics Using Gravity Methods in the Classroom
DSEJ FD19-0202 – 18, 23, 30 May 2019
Course materials
Field protocols
Collection of sediment samples for microplastic characterization
Quick identification of microplastics in sediment samples in the field
Lab protocols
Lab protocol for isolating microplastics in sediments
Lab protocol for isolating microplastics in personal care and cosmetics products
Sessions PPTs
Class slides
Supporting readings
Marine & Environmental Research Institute. (2015). Guide to Microplastic Identification
Hanke, G., Galgani, F., Werner, S., Oosterbaan, L., Nilsson, P., & Fleet, D. (2013). MSFD GES technical subgroup on marine litter. Guidance on monitoring of marine litter in European Seas. Luxembourg: Joint Research Centre–Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Publications Office of the European Union.
Lippiatt, S., Opfer, S., and Arthur, C. (2013). Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS-OR&R-46.
Fok, L., & Cheung, P. K. (2015). Hong Kong at the Pearl River estuary: A hotspot of microplastic pollution. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 99(1-2), 112-118.
Links
Does it sink or float? Class activity. Source: University of Florida.