A quantitative comparison of macro-plastic debris between undisturbed and populous coastal ecosystems of West Bengal, India.

Unmanaged plastic debris from both terrestrial and aquatic sources is causing havoc on Indian coastlines. Tajpur Beach and Haliday Island were selected as two distinct coastal ecosystems in West Bengal for inventorying sighted macro-plastics, aiming to assess their distribution and compare pollution levels. This study employs a comprehensive methodological approach, integrating field-based observations along with lab-based measurements, and information derived from geospatial analysis.