Micro Plastic Pollution and its Effects on the Marine Environment along Chennai Coast Tamilnadu, India

Abstract

The presence of microplastics in aquatic environments is becoming a growing concern with seriouspotential implicationsfor both ecosystems and human health. To investigate this problem, we conducted a study to measure the presence and distribution of microplastics in the coastal waters along Chennai, India. Water and sediment samples are collected from five different locations and analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The resultsrevealed that microplastics are found in all samples, with the highest concentration in sediment samples. The findings provided evidence of the pervasive nature of microplastics in the coastal waters of Chennai, and highlighted the need for management strategies to address the risks microplastics present to both ecosystems and public health.