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Study finds high microplastic contamination along Gujarat's coastline via barnacles

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A new study examining barnacles along Gujarat's coast has revealed significant levels of microplastic contamination in the region's marine environment. Researchers collected samples from thirteen coastal locations, finding microplastics in barnacles, seawater, and sediments. Shivrajpur beach, a Blue Flag-certified site, recorded the highest concentration of microplastic particles. Industrial effluents and plastic waste carried through rivers were identified as major contributors to the pollution. The findings underscore the extent to which plastic pollution has penetrated Gujarat's coastal and marine ecosystem.

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