Consequently, the study highlights the importance of understanding the impact of plastics on the food chain while proposing strategies grounded in circular economy concepts to mitigate plastic pollution throughout the three stages.This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to...
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues our oceans face today. Close to 700 marine species are now known to be harmed by plastic, of which more than… 6 May 2021 Boyan Slat Discussion, Environment, General The Ocean Cleanup and the Neuston On January 22, an opinion piece...
This concern is applicable to other disregarded pressures64, such as overfishing65, pollution, or habitat damage known to affect species health66. It is also worth noting that the IUCN classification system, while valuable, may not be suitable for some organisms67. As this study focused on ...
17 May 2024 Marine Pollution Caused by Ships Shipping stands as one of the predominant human activities that intersect with the marine environment. With maritime traffic steadily increasing, the pollutants emitted by ships are poised to escalate.The objective of this Special Issue is to assess the ...
However, escalating and compounding anthropogenic threats such as climate change, habitat destruction, and pollution are degrading the resilience and functionality of these habitats9,10. Major challenges facing seascapes globally include coral reef degradation11, coastal eutrophication12, hypoxia13, wetland ...
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Plastic pollution can be attributed to the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in today's civilisation and threatens the economy, the environment, and human health. Plastic in the oceans has emerged as a major cause of marine ecosystem pollution in recent ye...
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19 November 2024The Ocean Cleanup: Nearly five-fold increase in North Pacific Garbage Patch plastic fragments, seven-year study reveals 6 September 2024The Great Pacific Garbage Patch can be Cleaned for $7.5 Billion 17 June 2024The Ocean Cleanup and Coldplay Announce Limited Edition LP Made Using...
Ocean noise from a variety of sources, such as shipping, oil and gas exploration, and recreational activities, has been documented as the number one pollution problem in the world’s Ocean today (refs. 3,4,5; Fig. 1). Other forms of pollution, such as plastic pollution, including ...