Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
Several studies have established that yearly microplastics consumption varies from 39000 to 52000 particles per person. There is concern over harmful additives that may be found in these microplastics, which are described as a mixture of hazardous chemicals. There is a lack of knowledge on the harmful effects of these plastic additives and microplastics in general, though they generally considered harmful to humans and wildlife. Crane Creek, a tributary of the brackish-water Indian River Lagoon contains microplastics that can be filtered from its surface waters. For this project, samples were taken and then sieved to determine if the locations more downstream Crane Creek would have less microplastics.
Advisor
Austin Fox
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Recommended Citation
Oswalt, Mitchell, "Microplastics Collection in Crane Creek" (2025). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications. 53.
https://repository.fit.edu/oems_student/53