Impacts of Typhoon <i>Haikui</i> on the composition and diversity of microplastics in Xiamen’s coastal beaches

Zhang Chengyi; Wu Fengrun; Li Xueyan; Huang Zipeng; Wang Tao; Liu Sha

doi:10.12284/hyxb2025006

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Zhang Chengyi，Wu Fengrun，Li Xueyan, et al. Impacts of Typhoon Haikui on the composition and diversity of microplastics in Xiamen’s coastal beaches[J]. Haiyang Xuebao，2025, 47(1)：1–11 doi: 10.12284/hyxb2025006

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Zhang Chengyi，Wu Fengrun，Li Xueyan, et al. Impacts of Typhoon Haikui on the composition and diversity of microplastics in Xiamen’s coastal beaches[J]. Haiyang Xuebao，2025, 47(1)：1–11 doi: 10.12284/hyxb2025006

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Impacts of Typhoon Haikui on the composition and diversity of microplastics in Xiamen’s coastal beaches

doi: 10.12284/hyxb2025006

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School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China

Received Date: 2024-06-25
Rev Recd Date: 2024-12-02

Available Online: 2024-12-14

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Studying the occurrence and dynamics of microplastics on coastal beaches is crucial for the integrated management of coastal zones and the assessment of ecological risks. Previous research has highlighted that physical processes play a pivotal role in influencing the occurrences of microplastic on coastal beaches. However, the impact of extreme meteorological events such as typhoons on the distribution of microplastic pollution has yet to be explored. This study conducted field fixed-plot experiments on the coastal beaches of Xiamen City before and after Typhoon "Haikui" to analyze the variations in the abundance, composition, and diversity of microplastic on beaches. The results showed that the abundance of microplastics on the beaches in Xiamen City before Typhoon Haikui was (251.5 ± 27.9) n/kg, and this value significantly decreased to (127.0 ± 18.8) n/kg post-typhoon. Before and after the typhoon, the composition of microplastics on the beaches showed distinct variations, with the abundance of microplastics of different shapes and sizes responding differently to the typhoon. In particular, the abundance of smaller particles (<500 μm) significantly decreased, while the proportion of fibrous particles increased. Moreover, the typhoon event led to a general decrease in the Shannon-Wiener diversity index, while an increase in the Pielou’s evenness index. The impact of typhoons on the distribution of microplastics on beaches arises from the complex coupling of multiple dynamic physical processes in extreme weather, and it is also closely related to factors such as the location and substrate conditions of the coasts. To achieve simulation and prediction of the dynamics of microplastic pollution during typhoon processes, systematic and comprehensive research on the relevant mechanisms is still required in the future.
- typhoon,
- coastal beaches,
- microplastic pollution,
- diversity

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