V.O. Iemelianov, Design of equipment for observing the distribution of plastic waste in surf zones

https://doi.org/10.15407/gpimo2023.01.069

V.O. Iemelianov, NAS Corresp. Member, Dr. Sci. (Geol. & Mineral.), Prof., Chief Researcher
e mail: volodyasea1990@gmail.com ORCID 0000-0002-8972-0754

Ye.І. Nasiedkin, PhD (Geol.), Senior Researcher
e-mail:nasedevg@ukr.net ORCID 0000-0003-2633-9291

T.S. Kukovska, PhD (Geol. & Mineral.), Senior Research Scientist
e-mail: t.kukovska@gmail.com ORCID 0000-0001-7532-8885

I.M. Shuraiev, PhD (Geol.), Scientific Secretary
e-mail: shuraev@nas.gov.ua ORCID 0000-0002-6289-8632

O.A. Mytrofanova, PhD student
e-mail:mitrof_ol@ukr.net ORCID 0000-0001-5971-9122

MariGeoEcoCenter NAS of Ukraine
55b st. Oles Honchar, Kyiv, 01054, Ukraine

DESIGN OF EQUIPMENT FOR OBSERVING THE DISTRIBUTION OF PLASTIC WASTE IN SURF ZONES

The publication highlights some technical issues related to the design of equipment for monitoring the distribution of plastic waste on sea beaches, in particular within the surf zones. Sample selection procedures, alternative to the existing ones, were considered, and certain methods and technical means were proposed to optimize the sampling process. The expediency of creating traps for macro- and microplastics, the long-term continuous use of which can open new methodological approaches to regular observations of these pollutants, is substantiated. Such field observations combined with the recording of hydrometeorological data (winds, currents, and dynamics of wave activity) will allow to determine the intensity of the introduction of plastic material from certain geographical locations and to investigate probable sources of input depending on the characteristics of its composition.

Keywords: sea beaches, plastic waste, waste distribution, traps, Black Sea.

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