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ClearMarine plastic pollution in Morocco: state of the knowledge on origin, occurrence, fate, and management
Researchers reviewed the state of marine plastic pollution in Morocco, identifying fishing, tourism, and maritime trade as major sources of coastal plastic inputs and finding that data gaps, inadequate waste management infrastructure, and weak enforcement of disposal laws are the primary barriers to addressing the problem.
Physico-chemical characterisation of plastic waste in the Togolese marine environment with a view to recovery
Researchers physically and chemically characterized plastic waste collected from Togo's marine environment, assessing the biodegradability of different polymer types to inform recovery and pollution reduction strategies for West African coastal ecosystems.
Plastics in the Indian Ocean – sources, fate, distribution and impacts
This review synthesizes data on plastic sources, distribution, sinks, and ecological impacts specifically in the Indian Ocean, finding the region understudied relative to the Atlantic and Pacific despite significant local plastic pollution pressures.
Global Plastic Pollution and the Nigerian Dimensions
This review examines global plastic pollution trends with a focus on Nigeria, covering plastic production history, environmental distribution, ecological effects, and policy challenges in the West African context. The authors document how weak waste management infrastructure and high plastic consumption growth rates make Nigeria particularly vulnerable to microplastic pollution in rivers, coastlines, and food chains.
The impact of improper solid waste management to plastic pollution in Indonesian coast and marine environment
Indonesia's plastic pollution problem in coastal and marine environments is largely driven by improper solid waste management on land, with rivers carrying significant plastic loads to the sea. The study emphasizes that improving terrestrial waste collection and disposal infrastructure is essential for reducing Indonesia's substantial contribution to ocean plastic pollution.
Quantifying Plastic Waste and Microplastic Contamination in African Aquatic Systems: An Imperative for Sustainable Waste Management
This review assessed the scale of plastic waste and microplastic contamination in African aquatic systems, finding that inadequate waste management infrastructure amplifies plastic pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters across the continent.
Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments in Africa: status and research opportunities
This review examines the status of microplastic pollution research in African aquatic environments, noting that Africa's high rate of plastic waste mismanagement has resulted in widespread contamination of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Researchers found significant research gaps in the region despite its outsized contribution to global plastic pollution, and identified opportunities for expanded monitoring given microplastics' capacity to adsorb persistent organic pollutants.
A Review of the Literature on the Environmental and Health Impact of Plastic Waste Pollutants in Sub-Saharan Africa
This review examines the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting how rapid population growth, inadequate waste management, and improper disposal contribute to organic pollutant release affecting both land and marine ecosystems.
Quantitative analysis of plastic waste accumulation in coastal Ghana: Implications for waste management
Researchers conducted a quantitative analysis of plastic waste accumulation patterns along the coastal region of Accra, Ghana, evaluating dispersal distributions and spatial clustering to understand the implications for waste management in a developing country lacking robust plastic waste handling infrastructure.
Plastic pollution in the marine environment
This review provides a comprehensive overview of plastic pollution in coastal and marine environments, covering everything from how plastics enter the ocean to their effects on marine life. Researchers compiled global data showing microplastic concentrations ranging widely across different water bodies and sediments, with marine organisms accumulating significant amounts. The study underscores that plastic pollution causes ecological damage through entanglement, ingestion toxicity, and the transport of invasive species.
Solid Waste Management in Coastal Ghana
This paper assessed solid waste management challenges in coastal communities of Ghana, finding that inadequate infrastructure leads to plastics and other waste being dumped directly into coastal waters or on beaches. The study highlights how waste management failures in developing coastal regions directly drive marine plastic pollution.
Microplastics in African ecosystems: Current knowledge, abundance, associated contaminants, techniques, and research needs
This review synthesized current knowledge on microplastic abundance, associated contaminants, and ecological effects in African ecosystems, a region that ranks among the highest in mismanaged plastic waste. Despite the scale of the problem, the review found insufficient environmental monitoring data from Africa, calling for continent-specific research to support accurate global risk assessments.
Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di wilayah Pesisir dan Kelautan
This Indonesian overview examines the problems of microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, reviewing the sources, distribution, and ecological effects of plastic pollution. The paper highlights the particular vulnerability of Indonesian coastal areas given high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.
Approaches to understanding and monitoring sources, distribution, and fate of plastic waste generated on the Peruvian coast
Researchers established monitoring approaches for plastic waste sources, distribution, and fate along the Peruvian coast through the REMARCO Regional Citizen Science Programme, quantifying inputs from Lima and Callao, mapping pollution pathways from sources to marine environments, and building national capacity for microplastic monitoring in sandy beaches.
Microplastics pollution in the sediments of creeks and estuaries of Kenya, western Indian Ocean
Microplastic contamination was documented in sediments of creeks and estuaries along the Kenyan coast in the western Indian Ocean, with higher concentrations near urban centers and tourist areas, filling a major gap in microplastic monitoring data for East African coastal ecosystems and confirming regional contamination levels comparable to more studied ocean regions.
Microplastic Identification and Density In Coastal Sediments of Manado Bay
Researchers identified and quantified microplastics in coastal sediments of Manado Bay, documenting the density and polymer types of plastic particles accumulating in the marine environment from anthropogenic activities.
Data Analysis on Factors Influencing Oceanic Plastic Pollution
A data analysis study examined the factors influencing oceanic plastic pollution, including population density, GDP, waste management infrastructure, and coastal proximity. The analysis identified waste mismanagement in high-population coastal regions as the primary driver of marine plastic input, contributing to the deaths of millions of marine animals annually.
Plastic Pollution in Oceans: a Review
This review examines plastic pollution in the world's oceans, covering sources, distribution pathways, ecological impacts, and the current state of scientific understanding of marine plastic contamination.
Zonal Distribution Characteristics of Microplastics in the Southern Indian Ocean and the Influence of Ocean Current
Microplastic concentrations were measured in seawater across the southern Indian Ocean along transects influenced by major ocean currents, finding that plastic distribution was shaped by circulation patterns with higher concentrations in convergence zones. The study provides baseline data on microplastic pollution in a relatively understudied and remote ocean region.
Assessment of micro and macroplastics along the west coast of India: Abundance, distribution, polymer type and toxicity.
This study assessed the abundance and types of micro- and macroplastics on ten beaches along India's west coast, finding plastic in all locations with fragments being the most common form. Polymer analysis revealed polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene as the dominant types, and toxicity testing indicated the plastic-contaminated sediments posed ecological risks.