Perspectives on marine plastics
In: Bonanno, G.; Orlando-Bonaca, M. (Ed.) (2022). Plastic pollution and marine conservation: Approaches to protect biodiversity and marine life. Academic Press: London. ISBN 978-0-12-822471-7. 346 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/c2019-0-03607-2, more |
| Abstract | Marine plastic pollution has now turned into one of the greatest environmental challenges for mankind. Scientific research and policy-making work jointly to conceive effective measures that can at least mitigate a phenomenon seemingly without solutions. The growing public concerns about the consequences of plastics, and especially microplastics, in the marine environment are encouraging for a further increase in stakeholders. However, although plastic is now considered as a global issue by scientific community, decision-makers, industry, and civil society, the health of our oceans and seas is getting worse and worse. Replacing plastic with less impacting materials does not seem a feasible solution in the immediate future. Only the combined efforts of socioeconomic policies, sustainable production, conscientious consumption, and efficient waste management can start the long journey to a plastic-free sea. |
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