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ClearControlling Marine Debris: An Exploration of the Responsible Behavior of Recreational Users in Rhode Island
A study of recreational users along Rhode Island's coastline examined how attitudes and behaviors toward marine debris could be improved. The research found that educating coastal visitors and engaging communities is important for reducing the land-based plastic litter that makes up a major portion of ocean debris.
Anthropogenic Litter on Beaches With Different Levels of Development and Use: A Snapshot of a Coast in Pernambuco (Brazil)
Beach litter was surveyed at nine sites in northeastern Brazil, finding plastic dominated at all beach types but with differences in litter composition linked to local activities. Characterizing litter sources at specific beaches is essential for targeted waste reduction policies.
Beach Litter Assessment: Critical Issues and the Path Forward
This review analyzed 62 beach litter studies published between 2010 and 2020 and found that incompatible sampling methods, inconsistent data presentation, and lack of understanding of local influencing factors make it impossible to draw reliable global conclusions from aggregated small-scale studies.
Perception and Awareness of Marine Plastic Pollution in Selected Tourism Beaches of Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Researchers surveyed marine plastic litter on four tourism beaches in the Philippines and assessed local perceptions of marine pollution among beach visitors, finding significant litter accumulation that tourism management practices have failed to control. The study links beach litter levels to tourism activities and highlights the need for integrated coastal management.
A Survey of Marine Coastal Litters around Zhoushan Island, China and Their Impacts
Researchers surveyed marine litter around a Chinese island using stratified sampling across different beach types and found plastic dominating the debris. Local fishermen and tourists expressed willingness to reduce littering with appropriate incentives, highlighting the role of public engagement in coastal plastic management.
Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Marine Tourism Policy against the Threat of Waste in Coastal Areas
Researchers investigated the challenges of implementing sustainable marine tourism policies against plastic waste pollution at coastal sites in Indonesia, including Kuta Beach, Bali, finding that government policy alone is insufficient and that community participation is essential for effective waste management.
Study of marine debris around a tourist city in East China: Implication for waste management
Marine debris was surveyed in a coastal tourist city in eastern China, revealing patterns driven by tourism, fishing, and poor waste management. The study argues that effective debris management requires understanding local sources, which differ significantly between developed and developing regions.
Monitoring marine litter on Funchal beaches (Madeira Island): Insights for litter management
Researchers monitored beach litter on Madeira Island over two years and found cigarette butts and plastic items made up over 60% of debris, most of it originating on land, and used these findings to recommend targeted local interventions like awareness campaigns and restrictions on single-use plastics.
What Teachers Should Know for Effective Marine Litter Education: A Scoping Review
This scoping review identified critical gaps in teachers' knowledge about marine litter, finding that educators need better training in ocean literacy and marine pollution science to effectively encourage pro-environmental practices among students and communities.
Evaluation of the environmental perception of the users over solid residues on the beach of Tamandaré/Brazil
This Brazilian study surveyed beach users at Tamandaré beach about their awareness of solid waste pollution and waste disposal behaviors. Most users acknowledged the environmental problem of beach litter, but disposal habits did not always match awareness levels. Understanding public environmental perception is important for designing effective campaigns to reduce beach plastic pollution and microplastic generation.
The generation of marine litter in Mediterranean island beaches as an effect of tourism and its mitigation
This study examined how tourism drives marine litter accumulation on Mediterranean island beaches, finding that tourist season dramatically increases litter loads. The authors evaluated mitigation strategies and found that active beach cleaning combined with visitor education can significantly reduce plastic accumulation in these heavily visited coastal ecosystems.
The Economics of Marine Litter
This paper analyzed the economics of marine litter, estimating the costs imposed on fishing, tourism, and coastal communities and arguing that the economic case for prevention and cleanup is substantial.
Key Indicator Development for Marine Litter Management in Tunisian Coastal Area
Researchers developed key indicators and sub-indicators for marine litter management in Tunisian coastal areas using literature review, participative approaches, and beach litter monitoring campaigns across five beaches from north to south Tunisia. They found that organizing three main indicators and twelve sub-indicators into driving factors and resulting situations provided a diagnostic framework to support coastal management decision-making.
A review of plastic debris in the South American Atlantic Ocean coast – Distribution, characteristics, policies and legal aspects
Researchers compiled and reviewed studies on plastic debris along the entire South American Atlantic coast, covering distribution patterns, types of plastic, and existing policies. They found that macroplastic items like packaging and cigarette butts dominate beach litter, while microplastic contamination is widespread in water and sediment across the region. The review highlights significant gaps in research coverage and inconsistencies in national regulations that hinder effective plastic pollution management.
Distribution and Composition of Beach Litter along the Ionian Coastline of Albania
Researchers documented the distribution and composition of beach litter along the Ionian coastline of Albania, finding that plastics dominated debris and that spatial variation reflected proximity to urban centers and fishing activity.
Marine Litter: Solutions for a Major Environmental Problem
This paper reviews the sources, distribution, and impacts of marine litter — primarily plastics — on beaches and oceans, and surveys proposed solutions ranging from improved waste management to policy interventions and cleanup technologies. It provides a broad overview of the challenge of reducing plastic pollution at a global scale.
Regional management options for floating marine litter in coastal waters from a life cycle assessment perspective
A life cycle assessment evaluated regional management options for floating marine litter in coastal waters, comparing collection, prevention, and disposal strategies to identify the most environmentally favorable approaches for marine litter governance.
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.
Managing Marine Plastic Pollution: Policy Initiatives to Address Wayward Waste
This policy analysis reviews local, national, and international initiatives aimed at reducing marine plastic pollution, from plastic bag bans to proposed international agreements. While policy action is growing, the article highlights that global coordination and enforcement remain major challenges in meaningfully reducing ocean plastic waste.
Plastic Perceptions: Surveying Public Opinion of Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island
A survey of 200 Rhode Island residents found that most viewed plastic pollution as a serious threat, and that geographic distance from the coast did not significantly affect support for plastic bag legislation. The results suggest broad public concern about marine plastic debris regardless of where people live.
Public Perceptions of Single-use Plastic Bans in Rhode Island
A survey of Rhode Island residents measured public attitudes toward proposed statewide bans on single-use plastics. Results showed general support for plastic reduction policies, which is relevant to policy makers designing legislative approaches to reduce ocean plastic inputs at the local level.
Abundance and distribution of solid waste and microplastics in southeastern Brazilian islands: a comprehensive analysis
Solid waste and microplastic abundance and distribution were characterized on beaches of three islands in southeastern Brazil - Trindade, Grande, and Paqueta - varying in proximity to the continent and occupation patterns. The study identified factors driving debris origin and distribution, including island remoteness, tourism, and proximity to shipping routes.
Litter assessment on sandy beaches along the Brazilian coast: a large-scale analysis of macrolitter and microplastics
Researchers conducted a large-scale assessment of macrolitter and microplastic contamination on sandy beaches along the Brazilian coast, characterizing pollution patterns, dominant polymer types, and potential anthropogenic sources across multiple sites.
Marine Waste Management Policy As An Effort To Prevent Environmental Pollution And Sustainability Of Marine Ecosystems: Indonesia Perspective
This paper reviews Indonesia's marine waste management policies and concludes that plastic waste is the dominant type of marine litter in Indonesian waters, but existing regulations have not been fully enforced. The authors call for stronger upstream and downstream controls on plastic production and disposal to protect marine ecosystems, which are major sources of seafood for human consumption.