Recreational boaters, however, have earned the dubious distinction of being a major source of marine debris. There is no question that boaters have ample opportunity to contribute, because collectively they spend more time on the water than any other potential source group. However, the estimates...
In this context, land-based sources account for up to 80% of the world’s marine pollution (GESAMP, 1991). Marine debris is a global issue that negatively impacts humans, wildlife, and habitats, preferentially accumulating in estuaries, along coastlines, and on the seabed, in addition to ...
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Ocean currents affect the availability of nutrients for plant growth, and thus the availability of nourishment for the entire food chain from plankton to large carnivore marine animals, such as orcas, and sharks. Currents are very beneficial to bottom-dwelling species, such as crabs, lobsters, shr...
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Around 12.7 million tonnes of plastic are entering the ocean every year, killing over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals. By 2050 there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight.Plastic pollution is the environmental scourge of our age, but how can YOU make a differ...
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Human divers are currently deployed to pick up waste in some marine areas but it's not an ideal solution. But experienced divers can be hard to find, while the amount of time they can spend underwater is limited by their air supply. Some areas may also be unsafe for humans, due to co...
Plastic has become indispensable for human life. When plastic debris is discarded into waterways, these items can interact with organisms. Of particular concern are microscopic plastic particles (microplastics) which are subject to ingestion by several t