Retention and dispersion of buoyant plastic debris in a well-mixed estuary from drifter observations
- Author
- Chen, Z., Bowen, M., Li, G., Coco, G., Hall, B.
- Year
- 2022
- Journal / Source
- Marine Pollution Bulletin
- Volume
- 180
- Number
- 113793
- Summary
- Highlights Between 50%–80% of drifters released in the upper estuary grounded within two tidal cycles. Drifters dispersed more widely and travel further downstream during spring tides. Drifters were more likely to ground during neap tides with less dispersion.