Sampling areas and collection locations for microplastics and larger plastic debris around Japan (IMAGE)

National Institute for Environmental Studies

Sampling areas and collection locations for microplastics and larger plastic debris around Japan

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Blue labels indicate marine areas where floating microplastics were collected from surface waters. Red labels indicate locations or regions where larger plastic debris was recovered from riverine, coastal, and seafloor environments.

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National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan

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