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Marine Pollution BulletinIn the context of marine litter monitoring, reporting the weight of beached litter can contribute to a better understanding of pollution sources and support clean-up activities.
U. Andriolo +6 more
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Automatization of multistep sample preparation for microplastics monitoring in aquatic environments
Limnology and Oceanography: Methods, EarlyView.Abstract Microplastics (MP) have been found in every environmental compartment in urban and remote areas. Although their ubiquity is widely recognized, the lack of harmonized protocols for sampling, sample preparation, and particle identification/quantification hinders comparability among studies.
Markus Sillanpää +3 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Dominant approaches to imagining futures are often anthropocentric, emphasising socio‐technical change without fully accounting for human–nature relationships. Yet sustainability transformations demand approaches to imagining alternative, desirable futures that centre respectful and reciprocal human–nature relationships and reveal the ...
Jay Marisca Gietzelt +3 more
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Integration of Remote Sensing and Particle Tracking Modeling to Locate Marine Litter Accumulations in Manila Bay Pasig River Outfall [PDF]
ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information SciencesPlastic pollution remains one of the world’s most prevalent pollution problems, especially in the Philippines. The main objective of the study is to develop a methodology for locating marine litter accumulations between remote sensing images and a ...
F. A. F. Francisco +3 more
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Marine Pollution BulletinIslands are particularly vulnerable to storms and hurricanes, which can cause severe environmental, economic, and social impacts, including the accumulation of waste in marine ecosystems. In November 2020, Hurricane Iota struck the islands of Providencia
L. Portz +4 more
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Roll‐to‐Roll Processing of Biodegradable Multilayer Barrier Packaging Structures
Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.This work demonstrates that novel packaging materials built using biobased and biodegradable materials can be produced in pilot‐scale and converted into functional barrier packaging. The proposed structures are anticipated to make a strong impact in use‐cases where the risk of environmental littering is elevated, such as snacks and take away meals ...
Enni Luoma +5 more
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Regional Sustainable Economic Development in the Caribbean? A Discursive Inquiry
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Caribbean region is governed by several regional bodies. Among the more important organizations for small island states, where coral reefs and ocean conservation are paramount, is the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Currently, the region is going through critical environmental changes that bring important vulnerabilities.
Peter J. Jacques, Audrey Copeland
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Mangrove forests as a natural trap for marine plastic litter: Insights from the Maldives.
Marine Pollution BulletinPlastic pollution poses a significant threat to coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, which naturally trap debris due to their complex, three-dimensional structures.
Federico Cerri +2 more
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Feasibility study on marine litter detection and reporting in Ghana [PDF]
, 2023 Given the urgency of addressing data gaps on marine plastic litter, timely data, effective stakeholder engagement, cross- sector collaboration, and citizen engagement are critical to advancing this feasibility study.
Topouzelis, K. +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2020 The Mediterranean Sea and its coastal systems are threatened by intense anthropogenic pressures including rapid accumulation of marine litter by diverse human activities.
Michaël Grelaud, Patrizia Ziveri
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