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Current status of marine litter and microplastic contamination across India’s coastal boundaries: Challenges and Management

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Pravakar Mishra, Pravakar Mishra, Kuppuswamy Dhineka, Thanamegam Kaviarasan, M. Sambandam, M. Sambandam, Sunanda Sahu

Summary

Researchers reviewed the state of marine litter and microplastic contamination along India's extensive coastline, identifying major pollution sources and management gaps that need to be addressed to protect both marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

Marine litter, composed of a diverse array of materials ranging from plastics to metals, has emerged as a pervasive and escalating environmental concern. Within this broader issue, microplastics (MPs, size ≤5 mm), have garnered particular attention due to their...

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