Maldives

The Maldives, a tropical haven with pristine beaches and world-renowned diving spots, enchants visitors. Yet, its turquoise waters hold an estimated 55 to 1,127.5 microplastics per kilogram from tourism and fishing waste, threatening coral reefs and marine life, urging the need for sustainable action.

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Toby B. Patti, Emily K. Fobert, Simon E. Reeves, Karen Burke da Silva. Spatial distribution of microplastics around an inhabited coral island in the Maldives, Indian Ocean. Science of The Total Environment, 2020; 141263 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141263

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