Microplastics in the surficial benthic sediment from Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, 2013 and 2014
September 18, 2019
This dataset describes the quantity, morphology, concentration and polymer identity of microplastics in surficial benthic sediment of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. Lake Michigan sediment samples were collected at 20 locations in September, 2013 and Lake Erie sediment samples were collected at 12 locations in September, 2014 while on-board the R.V. Lake Guardian. Sampling and analysis methods are described in the Processing Steps section of the metadata.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Title | Microplastics in the surficial benthic sediment from Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, 2013 and 2014 |
| DOI | 10.5066/P9WJUODZ |
| Authors | Peter L Lenaker, Steven R Corsi, Sherri A. Mason |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Upper Midwest Water Science Center |
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