Evidence regarding the impacts of seagrass degradation on microplastic sinks
Research gap analysis derived from 3 earth_science papers in our local library.
The gap
There is a lack of evidence regarding the impacts of seagrass degradation on microplastic sinks. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating microplastic stock and composition, microplastic carbon, and organic carbon stock in a seagrass bed and adjacent degraded area.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2025, spanning 2 journals. Those papers have been cited 12 times in total.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Sediment Microplastic Pollution in Contrasting Estuarine Environments of the Biobío Region South-Central Chile (2025) · Environments · cited 1× · doi
The study highlights the lack of research on sediment microplastic pollution in estuaries in Chile. The study notes that estuaries are critical yet understudied ecosystems in Chile. The study aims to fill this knowledge gap by investigating sediment microplastic pollution in two contrasting estuarine environments.
generalstated research gapKeywords: study highlights lack research sediment microplastic pollution estuaries - Dual mobilization of buried microplastics and organic carbon driven by seagrass degradation: a case study from Swan Lake, China (2025) · Frontiers in Marine Science · cited 3× · doi
There is a lack of evidence regarding the impacts of seagrass degradation on microplastic sinks. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating microplastic stock and composition, microplastic carbon, and organic carbon stock in a seagrass bed and adjacent degraded area.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there lack evidence regarding impacts seagrass degradation microplastic - Assessment of microplastic characterization and distribution from surface water and the seabed in the Flores Sea, Indonesia (2024) · Frontiers in Marine Science · cited 8× · doi
There is a lack of research on microplastics in the Flores Sea. There is a need for more data on the characterization and distribution of microplastics in marine environments. The Indian-Pacific Current is a significant knowledge gap in the understanding of microplastic transport.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there lack research microplastics flores sea need data
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