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Plastic Pollution in Oceans: a Review

Indian Journal of Scientific Research 2024 1 citation

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This review examines plastic pollution in the world's oceans, covering sources, distribution pathways, ecological impacts, and the current state of scientific understanding of marine plastic contamination.

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