First marine litter survey on beaches in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, South Pacific: Using OSPAR protocol to inform the development of national action plans to tackle land-based solid waste pollution.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111827
Abstract: The increasing abundance of marine litter is impacting the environment, human health and economies in the South Pacific. Small Islands Developing States are particularly affected by marine litter, primarily due to insufficient waste management systems.… read more here.
Keywords: south pacific; beaches solomon; litter; islands vanuatu ... See more keywords
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) seroprevalence in the South Pacific populations of the Cook Islands and Vanuatu with associated environmental and social factors
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010626
Abstract: Background Arthropod-borne diseases pose a significant and increasing risk to global health. Given its rapid dissemination, causing large-scale outbreaks with severe human infections and economic loss, the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is one of the most… read more here.
Keywords: seroprevalence; south pacific; chikungunya virus; islands vanuatu ... See more keywords