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    • Marine microplastics concentrations in waters around Australia from 2011-06-10 to 2012-08-25 (NCEI Accession 0252260)

    Metadata Updated: November 1, 2023

    This study estimated the concentration of marine plastics in waters around Australia using surface Neuston and Manta net tows. Data was collected during seven transit voyages aboard Australian vessels. The study undertook three consecutive 15-minute net tows at 57 locations. The 839 marine plastics recorded during the study were predominantly small fragments (i.e. ‘‘microplastics’’, median length = 2.8 mm, mean length = 4.9 mm) resulting from the breakdown of larger objects made of polyethylene and polypropylene (e.g. packaging and fishing items).

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    Metadata Date 2023-03-15T01:09:25Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
    Reference Date(s) May 6, 2022 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2023-03-15T01:09:25Z
    Metadata Created Date March 17, 2023
    Metadata Updated Date November 1, 2023
    Reference Date(s) May 6, 2022 (publication)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:0252260
    Access Constraints Cite as: Reisser, Julia; Shaw, Jeremy; Wilcox, Chris; Hardesty, Britta Denise; Proietti, Maira; Thums, Michele; Pattiaratchi, Charitha (2022). Marine microplastics concentrations in waters around Australia from 2011-06-10 to 2012-08-25 (NCEI Accession 0252260). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0252260. Accessed [date]., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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    Bbox West Long 113.91275
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2011-06-10
    Temporal Extent End 2012-08-25

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