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MAPPING LITTER TRAJECTORY USING “GNOME” MODEL ALONG EGYPTIAN MEDITERRANEAN COAST

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Engineering

Abstract

Marine litter (ML) has recently become one of the most global prevalent pollution problems adversely affecting oceans and waterways. This study aimed to explore the vulnerability of Alexandria Governorate coastal resources to ML using General National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operational Oil Modeling Environment (GNOME) software. Hypothetical release of ML from El-Shatby beach was simulated through three windage classes during wet and dry periods. Quantitative measurements of beach-litter were implemented using UNEP/MAP metadata through four years fieldwork surveys for identifying their quantities, materials, and sources, thus supporting simulation of their possible fate and trajectory. This study concluded that 72% of beach accumulated material was artificial polymers and that variation in climatic conditions significantly influences trajectory and distribution patterns of ML under forces of strong wind and rain fall. The most exposed sites to ML pollution were adjacent public and private beaches, historical sites, Eastern and Western harbors, and Abu-qir bay.

DOI

10.21608/jes.2022.105659.1116

Keywords

GNOME, plastics, marine litter, trajectory, model

Authors

First Name

Noha

Last Name

Sayed

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Affiliation

Natural conservation, EEAA, Egypt

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nohasamy2000@yahoo.com

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First Name

Aly

Last Name

El Bahrawy

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Affiliation

Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University

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alyelbahrawy@yahoo.com

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First Name

Hanan

Last Name

Farag

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Affiliation

National Water Research Center

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hananfarag71@gmail.com

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First Name

Noha

Last Name

Donia

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Affiliation

Institute of environmental studies and researches, Ain Shams University

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ndonia@gmail.com

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Volume

51

Article Issue

2

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34060

Issue Date

2022-02-01

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2022-02-14

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2022-02-01

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1

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32

Print ISSN

1110-0826

Online ISSN

2636-3178

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37

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599

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Publication Title

Journal of Environmental Science

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https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/

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22 Jan 2023