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Recent Advancements in the Remediation of Marine Hydrocarbon and Plastic Pollutants

Environmental science and engineering 2025 17 citations

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Researchers reviewed recent advances in remediating marine hydrocarbon spills and plastic pollution, identifying emerging biological and chemical strategies that show promise for breaking down persistent contaminants and reducing the accumulation of plastic debris threatening aquatic ecosystem health globally.

Marine pollution constitutes a critical environmental challenge, with plastic waste disposal emerging as a primary culprit threatening the health of aquatic ecosystems globally. Improper waste management leads to the accumulation of plastic debris in our oceans,...

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