Microplastics concentration collected from four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea: Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf, from 2018-09-05 to 2019-11-20 (NCEI Accession 0270528)
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This study was carried out to estimate the microplastics (i.e. plastics measuring less than 5mm, reported in unit of pieces/m^3) concentration in four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea, namely, Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf. Microplastics data was collected from 2018-09-05 to 2019-11-20 using manta net. This dataset contains the results from all 71 surface net tows, in a spreadsheet format.
- Cite as: Tsiaras, Kostas; Costa, Elisa; Morgana, Silvia; Gambardella, Chiara; Piazza, Veronica; Faimali, Marco; Minetti, Roberta; Zeri, Christina; Thyssen, Melilotus; Ben Ismail, Sana; Hatzonikolakis, Yannis; Kalaroni, Sofia; Garaventa, Francesca (2022). Microplastics concentration collected from four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea: Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf, from 2018-09-05 to 2019-11-20 (NCEI Accession 0270528). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0270528. Accessed [date].
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2018-09-05 to 2019-11-20 |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: 5.2803
East: 23.68495
South: 33.770319
North: 44.415875
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General Documentation |
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Associated Resources |
- The NOAA NCEI Global Marine Microplastics Database (1972-present)
- Tsiaras K, Costa E, Morgana S, Gambardella, Piazza V, Faimali M, Minetti R, Zeri C, Tyssen M, Ismail SB, Hatzonikolakis Y, Kalaroni S, Garaventa F. Microplastics in the Mediterranean: Variability From Observations and Model Analysis. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2022 Mar 10;9:784937.
Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):- gov.noaa.nodc:NCEI-Marine-Microplastics
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Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
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Dataset Progress Status |
Complete - production of the data has been completed Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility |
Data Update Frequency |
As needed |
Purpose |
These data were collected in order to determine the microplastics concentrations in four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea: Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf. |
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- Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
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Dataset Citation |
- Cite as: Tsiaras, Kostas; Costa, Elisa; Morgana, Silvia; Gambardella, Chiara; Piazza, Veronica; Faimali, Marco; Minetti, Roberta; Zeri, Christina; Thyssen, Melilotus; Ben Ismail, Sana; Hatzonikolakis, Yannis; Kalaroni, Sofia; Garaventa, Francesca (2022). Microplastics concentration collected from four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea: Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf, from 2018-09-05 to 2019-11-20 (NCEI Accession 0270528). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0270528. Accessed [date].
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Cited Authors |
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Tsiaras, Kostas
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research
- Costa, Elisa
- Morgana, Silvia
- Gambardella, Chiara
- Piazza, Veronica
- Faimali, Marco
- Minetti, Roberta
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Zeri, Christina
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research
- Thyssen, Melilotus
- Ben Ismail, Sana
- Hatzonikolakis, Yannis
- Kalaroni, Sofia
- Garaventa, Francesca
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Acknowledgments |
- Funding Agency: European Commission H2020 CLAIM project H2020-BG492 2016–2017 (grant agreement no. 774586)
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NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS
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Provider Place Names
- Gabes Gulf
- Gulf of Lion
- Saronikos Gulf
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Use Constraints |
- Cite as: Tsiaras, Kostas; Costa, Elisa; Morgana, Silvia; Gambardella, Chiara; Piazza, Veronica; Faimali, Marco; Minetti, Roberta; Zeri, Christina; Thyssen, Melilotus; Ben Ismail, Sana; Hatzonikolakis, Yannis; Kalaroni, Sofia; Garaventa, Francesca (2022). Microplastics concentration collected from four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea: Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf, from 2018-09-05 to 2019-11-20 (NCEI Accession 0270528). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0270528. Accessed [date].
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Access Constraints |
- Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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Fees |
- In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps |
- 2022-11-29T15:40:34Z - NCEI Accession 0270528 v1.1 was published.
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Output Datasets |
- NCEI Accession 0270528 v1.1
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Processing Steps |
- Parameter or Variable: MICROPLASTIC CONCENTRATION (measured); Units: pieces/m3; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Manta net; Sampling and Analyzing Method: Two sampling campaigns were performed, across four coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea (Saronikos Gulf, Ligurian Sea, Gulf of Lion, and Gabes Gulf), from September 2018 to November 2019, aiming to represent two different seasons, corresponding to autumn/winter (campaign I) and spring/summer (campaign II) when possible. A total of 71 surface water samples were collected using a manta net of different mesh and open mouth size: a 100- and 330-mm manta net (W0.70xH0.40m) in Ligurian Sea and Gulf of Lion, respectively; a 330 mm manta net (W0.60xH0.24m) in Saronikos Gulf and a trawled net (W0.60xH0.20m) mounted with a 200 mm mesh size in Gabes Gulf. During all sampling activities, the manta nets were trawled on the water surface at 1–2 Knots for 10/20 min, kept at a distance of about 50m from the boat to avoid the turbulence induced by the wake of the ship. After each sampling event, all collected samples were then carefully transferred into new plastic bottles (previously rinsed with Milli-Q water) and then appropriately maintained for subsequent laboratory analysis. During sampling and sample handling, all precautionary measures (e.g., carefully cleaning all the equipment used prior to sampling, covering samples and equipment in use) were considered in order to avoid potential environmental contamination. Water samples were analyzed for their plastic content using a stereomicroscope (Olympus SZX7, 8×–56×) with attached digital camera (Nikon, DSL3). All potential particles were directly identified and manually sorted out from the sample.; Data Quality Method: In order to confirm the polymeric nature, all items were identified by a Perkin Elmer Two Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer, equipped with Universal ATR (UATR) accessory with a 9-bounce diamond top-plate (wave number range: 4,000 and 450 cm-1 resolutions; 32 scans). After measurement, the spectrum was compared to reference spectra through libraries supplied by Perkin Elmer, with a >70% similarity threshold..
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