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Microplastic threat: new studies and policies to reduce plastic waste pollution in the marine environment
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Researchers review the global regulatory landscape for marine microplastic pollution, assessing where current monitoring techniques and policy frameworks fall short and identifying lessons from international case studies that could inform more effective interdisciplinary governance strategies.
The major purpose of this chapter is to introduce readers to the complex problem of microplastic contamination and to discuss its causes, effects on marine life, and potential remedies. To assess the global regulatory framework's effectiveness in tackling microplastic pollution and to propose areas where the framework could be reinforced, this chapter reviews the framework's components. The latest techniques for monitoring and eradicating microplastics are investigated, and the lessons to be learned from case studies around the world are shared. It also shows the importance of interdisciplinary study in supplying fuller explanations. In conclusion, this chapter's content will be helpful for researchers, policymakers, and eco-activists in their efforts to combat the worldwide pervasiveness of microplastics.
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