Why Nigeria should ban single-use plastics: Excessive microplastic pollution of the water, sediments and fish species in Osun River, Nigeria
Abstract
Microplastics were investigated in the Osun River, Southwestern Nigeria. Highest concentration in water samples was 22,079 particles/litre. Sediment microplastic concentrations ranged from 392 to 1590 particles/kg. Levels up to 1693 particles/individual were observed in the fish species. A ban on single-use plastics is hereby recommended for Nigeria.
- Publication:
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Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
- Pub Date:
- February 2024
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2024JHzMA..1300409I
- Keywords:
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- Microplastics;
- Osun river;
- Nigeria;
- Water;
- Sediments;
- Fish species