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4 days ago · A NOAA-funded study found that doubling the amount of marine debris on beaches in coastal Alabama resulted in an estimated decrease of 1 million visitor days, a loss of $113 million tourism dollars spent in communities, and a decrease of nearly 2,200 jobs. On the other hand, decreasing marine debris on our shorelines can increase tourism ...
Oct 21, 2021 · Marine litter and plastic pollution also significantly affect the global economy. The economic costs of marine plastic pollution with respect to its impacts on tourism, fisheries and aquaculture, together with other costs such as those of clean-ups, were estimated to be at least USD 6-19 billion globally in 2018.
Mar 1, 2024 · Marine debris can impact our economy. Dirty beaches can affect tourism and recreation, the largest employer in the ocean and Great Lakes economy. This sector relies heavily on healthy coastal and ocean resources as well as the aesthetic quality of the environment. Marine debris can also be harmful to human health. Debris that is sharp or ...
Oct 21, 2021 · 21 October 2021 Climate and Environment. Plastic pollution in oceans and other bodies of water continues to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030, according to an assessment released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The report highlights dire consequences for health, the economy, biodiversity and the climate.
The ocean has long taken the brunt of the impacts of human-made global warming, says UN Climate Change. As the planet’s greatest carbon sink, the ocean absorbs excess heat and energy released ...
Apr 1, 2023 · The academic and research institutions must come up with innovative ideas to find the crucial research gaps and act accordingly to comprehend the extent and impact of marine litter on coral ecosystems, highlight the potential socio-economic impacts of marine debris and enhance gathering information to fill in these knowledge gaps.
4 days ago · Marine debris produces a wide variety of environmental, economic, safety, health, and cultural impacts and is rapidly achieving recognition as a key anthropogenic threat to global oceanic ecosystems. A central theme of research on habitat degradation via marine debris is determining the impact of specific types of debris (abandoned or derelict fishing gear and plastics in particular) on ...
