Major
Biology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2024
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Anthropogenic litter (AL; trash including plastic and other materials) is a global ecological concern. Rivers move AL from land to oceans, but the distribution of AL within rivers is less often studied. We examined the abundance and composition of AL in different habitats at multiple sites in an urban river. We expect sorting of AL based on density, and that sites with greater urban land use will have the most AL. These data will be helpful to improve AL mitigation and removal strategies.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Timothy Hoellein, PhD, Department of Biology
Supported By
NSF
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Anthropogenic Litter Abundance and Composition in Urban Streams: Influence of Site and Habitat
Anthropogenic litter (AL; trash including plastic and other materials) is a global ecological concern. Rivers move AL from land to oceans, but the distribution of AL within rivers is less often studied. We examined the abundance and composition of AL in different habitats at multiple sites in an urban river. We expect sorting of AL based on density, and that sites with greater urban land use will have the most AL. These data will be helpful to improve AL mitigation and removal strategies.