Numerical modeling of the dispersion and accumulation of marine litter from the Dniester River in coastal areas of the northwestern Black Sea
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
Year: 2025

This study investigates the transport and accumulation of Floating Marine Litter (FML) in the northwestern Black Sea, with a focus on the influence of the Dniester River and regional circulation patterns, including the Sevastopol Eddy. Two numerical modeling configurations (C1 and C2) are compared to assess their effectiveness in simulating FML dispersion. While both configurations show similar final beaching percentages, C2, which incorporates pre-calculated shoreline distances, can be more spa