Maldives Microplastic Concentration Map (IMAGE) Flinders University Caption Microplastic concentration map around Naifaru, an island in the Maldives 141 km north of the capital, Malé. It is the capital and most populous island of Lhaviyani Atoll. Credit Science of the Total Environment Journal Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.