ASTRAL Microplastics in IMTA labs D2.9

This document was created as part of the H2020 All Atlantic Ocean Sustainable, Profitable and Resilient Aquaculture (ASTRAL) project. One of the specific objectives of the ASTRAL project is to map the distribution of pollutants of emerging concern in the selected integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems/labs, focusing on the application of robust and reliable sampling, sample preparation and analysis methods to be used to establish routine monitoring plans in such types of aquaculture production facilities. The deliverable's scope and objectives include the development of an ad hoc large volume water microplastics sampling device for application in the ASTRAL selected IMTA systems, and development of the application of the best available sample preparation and analysis technologies. Furthermore, this deliverable will provide recommendations for further improvement of the sampling, preparation and analysis and will define a routine monitoring plan for assessing aquaculture related microplastic pollution fingerprints.