Macroplastics pollution in the Surma river in Bangladesh: a threat to fish diversity and freshwater ecosystems

• Main Authors: Abdullah, Abul Hasnat, Chowdhury, Gourab, Adikari, Diponkor, Jahan, Israt, Andrawina, Yochi Okta, Hossain, Mohammad Amzad, Schneider, Petra, Iqbal, Mohammed Mahbub
• Other Authors: Asian School of the Environment
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Environmental engineering; Biodiversity Indices; Water Quality
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/165236
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Plastic pollution is one of the pressing issues in freshwater ecosystems that may further contribute to coastal pollution. The present study aimed to address the state of macroplastics pollution in the Surma River system, Bangladesh. Six sampling sites were allocated in the river starting from upstr...