Publications by authors named "Rayane Dos Santos de Franca"
Mar Pollut Bull
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Marine litter in the deep ocean is a hidden issue that’s not well understood due to limited data, but this study reports its presence on the Southwestern Atlantic continental slope.
- Researchers collected marine litter using bottom trawling across 28 sampling stations, retrieving a total of 603 items weighing 13.8 kg, with plastic being the predominant material.
- Litter density was significantly higher off the coast of São Paulo compared to Santa Catarina, likely linked to the influence of nearby oil and gas platforms and large cargo ships.
