We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Plastic Pollution in the Coastal Environment: Current Challenges and Future Solutions
No summary available — this paper's abstract is not included in the open metadata provided by the publisher. Learn why →
More Papers Like This
Occurrence of Microplastic Pollution in Coastal Areas
AI summary Read the abstract
Microplastic pollution in coastal areas is accelerating in parallel with global plastic production, with aquatic ecosystems projected to bear an increasing burden of contamination. The ubiquity of coastal microplastics poses direct risks to marine biodiversity and indirect risks to human health through seafood consumption.
Microplastics Pollution in Coastal Zones
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers reviewed microplastic pollution dynamics in coastal zones, finding that land-derived plastics degrade into micro- and nanoplastics under environmental weathering and accumulate along coastlines, where they adsorb chemical contaminants and pose layered risks to marine organisms and coastal communities.
Growing Menace of Microplastics in and Around the Coastal Ecosystem
AI summary Read the abstract
Coastal ecosystems face escalating microplastic threats as particles accumulate in seawater, sediments, and the tissues of fish, dolphins, crabs, plankton, and benthic organisms, degrading water quality and disrupting food webs. The growing menace to coastal biodiversity underscores the urgency of reducing plastic inputs before irreversible harm is done to fisheries and ecosystems that billions of people depend on for food and livelihoods.
Strategies to Cope with the Plastic Pollution in the Sea
AI summary Read the abstract
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.
Current status of marine litter and microplastic contamination across India’s coastal boundaries: Challenges and Management
AI summary Read the abstract
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.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.