In this study, marine debris with a size ≥ 5 mm was collected at seven locations along the coastline of Nha Trang during both dry and rainy seasons, accruing a total of 4436 items. During the rainy season, most beaches had more debris than that in the dry season, and marine debris density ranged between items/m2 to items/m2 . Results from the beach cleanliness index (CCI) assessment showed that CCI values ranged from to during the dry season, with beaches classified as either very clean or clean. |
