Mapping Marine Debris Risk Using Expert Elicitation, Empirical Data, and Spatial Modelling

From Land to Sea: Model for the Documentation of Land-Sourced Plastic Litter

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A systematic model was developed to document and quantify land-sourced plastic litter pathways from point of disposal to ocean entry, providing a structured framework for tracking how improperly discarded plastic on land ultimately contributes to marine microplastic pollution. Better documentation of land-to-sea transport routes is essential for targeting waste management interventions at the highest-impact points in the plastic pollution pipeline.

Marine litter assessment using remote sensing techniques – a review

Sources and pathways for marine litter: Bottom up approach starting from local case-studies for the four European regional seas

Spatial Quantification of Marine Litter Using Satellite and Drone Data through Empirical and Deep Learning Techniques – A Case Study from India

Holistic Approach to the Marine Microplastics: Sampling, Characterization, Consequences

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A standardized universal sampling protocol for pelagic microplastics is proposed to generate qualitative and quantitative data that can be meaningfully compared across ocean regions. Harmonizing collection and characterization methods is a prerequisite for building the global dataset needed to track microplastic pollution trends over time.