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Microplastic concentrations in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) collected from 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25 (NCEI Accession 0292616)

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This study estimated the concentration of microplastics (i.e. plastics measuring less than 5mm; reported in unit of items/m2) in in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) collected from 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25. Microplastics were collected using a Van Veen grab. This dataset contains the results from all 11 sediment samples, in a spreadsheet format.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Munari, Cristina; Infantini, Vanessa; Scoponi, Marco; Rastelli, Eugenio; Corinaldesi, Cinzia; Mistri, Michele (2024). Microplastic concentrations in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) collected from 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25 (NCEI Accession 0292616). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0292616. Accessed [date].

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Time Period	2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: 163.966283 East: 164.139983 South: -74.77695 North: -74.68891
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The NOAA NCEI Global Marine Microplastics Database (1972-present)
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Munari, C., Infantini, V., Scoponi, M., Rastelli, E., Corinaldesi, C., & Mistri, M. (2017). Microplastics in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 122(1–2), 161–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.06.039
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Publication Dates	publication: 2024-05-13
Data Presentation Form	Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
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
Supplemental Information	Submission Package ID: MK0DL7
Purpose	These microplastic concentration data were collected in order to determine their abundance in sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) during 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25
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Dataset Citation	Cite as: Munari, Cristina; Infantini, Vanessa; Scoponi, Marco; Rastelli, Eugenio; Corinaldesi, Cinzia; Mistri, Michele (2024). Microplastic concentrations in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) collected from 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25 (NCEI Accession 0292616). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0292616. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors	Munari, Cristina University of Ferrara Infantini, Vanessa University of Ferrara Scoponi, Marco University of Ferrara Rastelli, Eugenio Università Politecnica delle Marche Corinaldesi, Cinzia Università Politecnica delle Marche Mistri, Michele University of Ferrara
Contributors	University of Ferrara
Resource Providers	Michele Mistri University of Ferrara University of Ferrara
Points of Contact	Ebenezer Nyadjro Mississippi State University; Northern Gulf Institute (NGI)
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments	Related Funding Agency: Italian Antarctic Research Program Project PdR2013/AZ1.21.

Theme keywords	NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS microplastic concentration NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS in situ laboratory analyses WMO_CategoryCode oceanography Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > WATER QUALITY > SEA SURFACE CONTAMINANTS > MICROPLASTIC CONCENTRATION
Data Center keywords	NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS University of Ferrara NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS University of Ferrara
Platform keywords	Provider Platform Names MS “Malippo”
Instrument keywords	NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer microscope sediment sampler - grab Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords FTIR SPECTROMETER > Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer GRAB SAMPLERS MICROSCOPES > MICROSCOPES Provider Instruments Van Veen grab
Place keywords	NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Ross Sea South Pacific Ocean Southern Ocean Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords OCEAN > PACIFIC OCEAN > SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN > ROSS SEA
Project keywords	Provider Project Names Italian Antarctic Research Program (PNRA, 30th Antarctic Expedition)
Keywords	NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER 0292616

Use Constraints	Cite as: Munari, Cristina; Infantini, Vanessa; Scoponi, Marco; Rastelli, Eugenio; Corinaldesi, Cinzia; Mistri, Michele (2024). Microplastic concentrations in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) collected from 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25 (NCEI Accession 0292616). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0292616. Accessed [date].
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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Processing Steps	2024-05-13T21:52:06Z - NCEI Accession 0292616 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets	NCEI Accession 0292616 v1.1 NCEI Accession 0292616 v1.1 (download) published 2024-05-13T21:52:06Z

Lineage information for: dataset
Processing Steps	Parameter or Variable: microplastic concentration (measured); Units: items/m2; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Van Veen grab; Sampling and Analyzing Method: In the austral summer 2015, during the 30th Antarctic Expedition (PNRA, Italian Research Program in Antarctica), sediment samples were taken from Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea. The sampling program was carried out aboard the MS “Malippo” in January 2015, and sediment samples were taken with a Van Veen grab (surface 0.18 m2). A total of 11 stations were sampled at increasing distance from the Mario Zucchelli Base. Each station was sampled in triplicate, except for SMZ25 and CB25, where adverse weather conditions allowed collecting only 2 replicates. At our laboratories, the plastic debris in sediment samples were removed under a dissection microscope (Nikon SMZ45T, magnification 3.35–300×), counted and weighted to the nearest 0.0001 g.; Data Quality Method: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis of 20 plastic debris randomly selected for each shape type was carried out with a CARY 600 FT-IR (Agilent Technologies) instrument. Measurements were carried out in attenuated total reflectance (ATR) configuration, with a Pike Miracle diamond cell. Tests were carried out at 25 °C in dry air. Particles were identified by comparing FT-IR absorbance spectra of the microplastics to those in a self-collected, polymer reference library..

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Processing Steps

Parameter or Variable: microplastic concentration (measured); Units: items/m2; Observation Category: in situ; Sampling Instrument: Van Veen grab; Sampling and Analyzing Method: In the austral summer 2015, during the 30th Antarctic Expedition (PNRA, Italian Research Program in Antarctica), sediment samples were taken from Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea. The sampling program was carried out aboard the MS “Malippo” in January 2015, and sediment samples were taken with a Van Veen grab (surface 0.18 m2). A total of 11 stations were sampled at increasing distance from the Mario Zucchelli Base. Each station was sampled in triplicate, except for SMZ25 and CB25, where adverse weather conditions allowed collecting only 2 replicates. At our laboratories, the plastic debris in sediment samples were removed under a dissection microscope (Nikon SMZ45T, magnification 3.35–300×), counted and weighted to the nearest 0.0001 g.; Data Quality Method: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis of 20 plastic debris randomly selected for each shape type was carried out with a CARY 600 FT-IR (Agilent Technologies) instrument. Measurements were carried out in attenuated total reflectance (ATR) configuration, with a Pike Miracle diamond cell. Tests were carried out at 25 °C in dry air. Particles were identified by comparing FT-IR absorbance spectra of the microplastics to those in a self-collected, polymer reference library..

Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument	Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer microscope sediment sampler - grab

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Microplastic concentrations in the sediments of Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) collected from 2015-01-20 to 2015-01-25 (NCEI Accession 0292616)

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