Assessing Plastic Pollution in Kenyan Mangroves: Distribution, Sources, and Social Impact in Gazi Bay Dataset

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: Elissa P. B. Pelsmaekers, Farid Dahdouh‐Guebas, Cosmas Nzaka Munga, Stefano Cannicci A, Colin Janssen
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18238265
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Abstract

This dataset contains the raw environmental and socio-ecological data, and clear methodological descriptions underlying the study "Assessing Plastic Pollution in Kenyan Mangroves: Distribution, Sources, and Social Impact in Gazi Bay". It includes raw datasets on plastic debris surveys conducted in mangrove forest, as well as the questionnaire used to assess local perceptions, practices, and sources of plastic pollution. Raw interview transcripts and individual-level demographic data are not publicly available due to privacy and ethical constraints.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Waste Management and Recycling

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset