New study tracks microplastic pollution in the River Thames

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Scientists are testing water from multiple points along the Thames to measure microplastic levels and understand how pollution is changing. The findings could help shape future environmental policy and river management.

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00:00Researchers have launched a new study into microplastic pollution in the River Thames

00:05in a bid to influence future environmental policy and improve water quality. The project,

00:11led by the University of East London, will collect water samples from sites between

00:16Teddington and Southend-on-Sea to track how pollution levels are changing over time.

00:22Scientists will analyse tiny particles in laboratory conditions to confirm how much

00:27is plastic and what types are present. The research builds on previous findings showing

00:34high levels of microplastics in the Thames and will also examine how weather and storm activity

00:39may affect pollution levels across the river system.

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