MPs analysis using FTIR
Figs. 1 show the fishing nets and fishing lines collected at Majorca island in Spain and Texel island in the Netherlands. Figs. 2 show fishing nets obtained at a recycling plant. The results of measurement using FTIR showed that, polyethylene was the main component in many cases, and the other components were polypropylene .
Polyethylene，Polypropylene
Figs. 1
Results of Measurement Using FTIR of Fishing Nets Collected on Beaches
Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyamides
Figs. 2
Results of Measurement Using FTIR of Fishing Nets obtained at a Recycling Plant
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer
（FTIR）
FTIR can qualitatively analyze organic matter and some inorganic matter, so it allows quick determination of the main components of fishing nets.