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Solid Waste and Marine Litter Management
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Researchers reviewed the sources and management of solid waste and marine litter, finding that terrestrial human activities — transported via rivers, stormwater, and wind — are the dominant contributors to ocean plastic pollution and that improved land-based waste management is essential for reduction.
Most of the marine waste and litter found in the oceans originated from lands due to human activities. These wastes are either transported from the land directly into the sea by rivers, stormwater run-offs, beach activities, and winds or occur due to the legalized...
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Marine microplastic pollution presents a unique governance challenge requiring coordinated international action given its transboundary nature, and this review evaluates current regulatory frameworks and prevention measures for their adequacy. Stronger binding international agreements and upstream production controls are needed because existing voluntary measures have proven insufficient to halt the growth of marine plastic debris.
Governance and Measures for the Prevention of Marine Debris
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