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Lixo nos mares: origens e impactos na biodiversidade
Summary
This article reviewed the origins and biodiversity impacts of marine litter—focusing on microplastics and discarded fishing gear—examining how litter affects organisms across the food chain from smallest marine organisms to apex predators, and analyzing gaps in Brazilian legislation on marine waste management.
The article addresses the problem of marine litter, highlighting its origins and the main materials found, such as microplastics and discarded fishing gear. It also discusses the negative impacts on marine biodiversity and its implications for human health, highlighting how litter affects everything from the smallest marine organisms to the top of the food chain. It highlights the urgency of efficient waste management and the implementation of solid public policies, which are essential to combat marine pollution. The study also analyzes current Brazilian legislation on waste, identifying gaps and the need for urgent reforms. It concludes by highlighting the importance of immediate measures to mitigate contamination by plastics and other waste in the oceans and highlights the crucial role of community participation in environmental education and of policymakers in addressing this global challenge.
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