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Monitoring and characterization of macro-litter on the beaches of El Kala coastline of Algeria
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Researchers quantified and characterized macro-litter on beaches along the El Kala coastline in Algeria, cataloguing dominant debris categories to establish baseline pollution levels and identify the primary sources threatening this coastal ecosystem.
The presence of marine litter on beaches is a real and significant problem, as it not only degrades the aesthetic value of landscapes but also affects the environment and exposes humans to nuisances and dangers, some of which can be very serious. To address this issue, a quantification and...
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