Quantifying Microplastics Using Gravity Methods in the Classroom<\/h4>

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Course materials<\/h4>

Field protocols<\/span><\/h5>

Collection of sediment samples for microplastic characterization<\/a><\/p>

Quick identification of microplastics in sediment samples in the field\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Lab protocols<\/span><\/h5>

Lab protocol for isolating microplastics in sediments<\/a><\/p>

Lab protocol for isolating microplastics in personal care and cosmetics products<\/a><\/p>

Sessions PPTs<\/span><\/h5>

Class slides<\/a><\/p>

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Supporting readings<\/span><\/h5>

Marine & Environmental Research Institute. (2015). Guide to Microplastic Identification<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u2013Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Publications Office of the European Union.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lippiatt, S., Opfer, S., and Arthur, C. (2013). Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS-OR&R-46.<\/a><\/p>

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.<\/a><\/p><\/div>

Links<\/span><\/h5>

Does it sink or float? Class activity. Source: University of Florida.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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