Title of Internship Talk
Pretty in Pink: Analyzing Microplastic Contamination in Hawaiian Coastal Ecosystems
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Primary Mentor
Geoff Szafranski
Mentor Organization
Portland State University
Internship Title
Research Intern
Internship Dates
Summer 2022
Presentation Date
8-11-2022
Talk Description
This presentation explores my experience conducting microplastic research on Hawaiian mangrove and coastal ecosystems. As a non-native species to Hawaii, mangroves can be both beneficial and detrimental to its surrounding ecosystems. While they are generally a valuable resource in preventing erosion and providing food & habitat to various organisms, they can also harbor invasive species. Furthermore, the additional three-dimensional structure provided by the roots can encourage the accumulation of microplastics and other anthropogenic particles. Analyzing the presence of microplastics within mangrove ecosystems provides insight into this topic, as well as where & how microplastics collect in the environment.
Citation: Pilot Scholars Version (Modified MLA Style)
Yu, Elise ZhouYue, "Pretty in Pink: Analyzing Microplastic Contamination in Hawaiian Coastal Ecosystems" (2022). Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering (ASE) Internships 2022. 3.
https://pilotscholars.up.edu/ase_internships_2021/3