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Factsheet: Marine pollution. Marine debris. More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans each year, equal to dumping a garbage truck of plastic every minute. As much as 80 per cent...
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marine areas all over the world. The prevalence of marine debris is visible in many areas, including polluted coastlines and ports, and open-ocean gyres. The effects of marine debris are not only aesthetic; it has serious impacts on marine organisms, habitats and ecosystems, as well as on human health and well-being.
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Mar 2, 2018 · This review focuses on plastic marine debris with respect to: (1) definition and types; (2) sources and distribution; (3) environmental impacts on coastal and ocean biodiversity; and (4)...
Marine debris, and in particular the accumulation of plastic debris, has been identified as a global problem alongside other issues key of our time including climate change, ocean acidification and loss of biodiversity (Sutherland et al. 2006; Sutherland et al. 2009; UNEP 2011a).
Jan 1, 2016 · This review focuses on plastic marine debris with respect to: (1) definition and types; (2) sources and distribution; (3) environmental impacts on coastal and ocean biodiversity; and (4)...
ocean every year. Plastic debris is currently the most abundant type of litter in the ocean, making up 80% of all marine debris found from surface waters to deep-sea sediments. Plastic is found on the shorelines of every continent, with more plastic waste found near popular tourist destinations and densely populated areas.
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Marine debris is a globally recognised environmental issue of increasing concern. Marine ecosystems worldwide are afected by human-made refuse, much of which is plastic. Marine debris comes from both land and sea-based sources and can travel immense distances. It can pose a navigation hazard, smother coral reefs, transport invasive species and ...
