Microbial hitchhikers on marine plastic debris: Human exposure risks at bathing waters and beach environments [PDF]
, 2016 Marine plastic debris is well characterized in terms of its ability to negatively impact terrestrial and marine environments, endanger coastal wildlife, and interfere with navigation, tourism and commercial fisheries.
Quilliam, Richard +5 more
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TANTANGAN IMPLEMENTASI BANGKOK DECLARATION DALAM MENGATASI MARINE DEBRIS DI FILIPINA TAHUN 2019-2025
TransbordersMarine debris is one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the modern era, with the Philippines as one of the largest contributors. This study explores the challenges in implementing the Bangkok Declaration to address marine debris in the ...
yunita pratiwi, Alfajri, Rendi Prayuda
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Microplastic ingestion: Are seabirds more affected than other marine species?
Revista de Iniciación Científica, 2019 In recent times, plastic production has increased due to the convenience and multipurpose use. As plastic may make life easier on humans, the amount of plastic debris has increased as well as the effect on marine life. Since it is a relatively new topic,
Casilda Saavedra, Khrista Baran
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Applying the extended producer responsibility towards plastic waste in Asian developing countries for reducing marine plastic debris. [PDF]
Waste Manag Res, 2021 Johannes HP +3 more
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Gulf of Mexico Marine Debris Project - Historical
, 2018 This website provides historical information about the Gulf of Mexico Marine Debris Project to identify and clean up debris around the Gulf coast after Hurricanes Katrina and ...
Marine Debris Program (U.S.)
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Occurrence of plastic debris in the stomach of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) from the Arabian Sea: A cause for concern [PDF]
, 2013 The ingestion of plastic debris is the result of huge and continuous release of this pervasive type of pollutant into the marine environment. Marine plastic debris significantly affects marine wild life and biodiversity.
Ragesh, N +3 more
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Analysis of plastic debris on Malaysia beaches / Liyana 'Izzati Aris [PDF]
, 2012 Plastic debris is the main cluster of solid waste component present in the marine environment. Anthropogenic activities namely recreational and fishing activities are believed to contribute to the abundance of plastic debris (1 – 30 mm in size ...
Liyana 'Izzati, Aris
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Depik JurnalSeagrass ecosystems have an essential function as a feeding, spawning and nursery areas for various marine biota, etc. There are threats to the sustainability of seagrass ecosystems' biodiversity, one of which is the dumping of garbage into the sea ...
Aditya Hikmat Nugraha +2 more
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Agricultural plastics as marine pollutants: Empirical evidence from inland and coastal field surveys
iScienceSummary: Despite ongoing negotiations to establish a Global Plastics Treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution, agriculture remains an often-overlooked source of marine litter. While most global assessments emphasize take-out consumer activity and fishing
Carmen Morales-Caselles +3 more
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, 2018 The Mediterranean Sea has been described as one of the most affected areas by marine debris, including microplastics, in the world. Recent studies in the different regions of the basin suggested that some areas are affected by important concentration ...
Maria Cristina Fossi +2 more
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