Fate of floating plastic debris released along the coasts in a global ocean model.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112116
Abstract: Marine plastic pollution is a global issue, from the shores to the open ocean. Understanding the pathway and fate of plastic debris is fundamental to manage and reduce plastic pollution. Here, the fate of floating… read more here.
Keywords: along coasts; floating plastic; global ocean; plastic debris ... See more keywords
Closing the Mediterranean Marine Floating Plastic Mass Budget: Inverse Modeling of Sources and Sinks
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c01984
Abstract: Estimates of plastic inputs into the ocean are orders of magnitude larger than what is found in the surface waters. This can be due to discrepancies in the sources of plastic released into the ocean… read more here.
Keywords: floating plastic; sources sinks; closing mediterranean; mass ... See more keywords