Tackling marine plastic pollution in Morocco: A review of current research, regulatory measures, and future challenges

Macroplastic and microplastic pollution in beach sediments along the southern Atlantic Coast of Morocco

Marine plastic pollution in Morocco: state of the knowledge on origin, occurrence, fate, and management

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Researchers reviewed the state of marine plastic pollution in Morocco, identifying fishing, tourism, and maritime trade as major sources of coastal plastic inputs and finding that data gaps, inadequate waste management infrastructure, and weak enforcement of disposal laws are the primary barriers to addressing the problem.

Multi-scale assessment of marine plastic pollution on the Algerian western coast: New indices and dual-mesh approach

Strategies to Cope with the Plastic Pollution in the Sea

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Oceans face escalating plastic pollution that threatens marine biodiversity, ecosystem function, and human health through seafood consumption, requiring coordinated international strategies for reduction and remediation. A range of approaches—from policy interventions and improved waste management to emerging cleanup technologies—are needed to meaningfully reduce marine plastic burdens.

Occurrence of Microplastic Pollution in Marine Water

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Marine microplastic accumulation, estimated at over 250,000 tons in ocean environments, is driven by fragmentation of larger plastic debris and represents a persistent and growing contamination challenge. These particles are ingested by marine organisms across food web levels, raising concerns about biomagnification and human dietary exposure.