Marine plastic litter: public perceptions and opinions in Italy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112160
Abstract: Understanding public perceptions, opinions and knowledge about marine plastic litter issue is a critical step in effectively engaging society and changing human behaviour in order to reduce litter inputs. The study performs a segmentation analysis… read more here.
Keywords: marine plastic; perceptions opinions; plastic litter; litter public ... See more keywords
Marine plastic litter detection offshore Hawai'i by Sentinel-2.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112457
Abstract: Marine litter patches were detected from Sentinel-2 offshore Hawaii's Big Island (Hawaii) within 10 miles from the coast in the prevalent windward direction (NE), for a total sea surface of 3.0 km2. The patches have a filament-like… read more here.
Keywords: marine plastic; litter; plastic litter; detection offshore ... See more keywords
Airborne Spectral Reflectance Dataset of Submerged Plastic Targets in a Coastal Environment
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DOI: 10.3390/data8010019
Abstract: Among the emerging applications of remote sensing technologies, the remote detection of plastic litter has observed successful applications in recent years. However, while the number of studies and datasets for spectral characterization of plastic is… read more here.
Keywords: airborne spectral; spectral reflectance; plastic litter; submerged plastic ... See more keywords
Role of Citizen Scientists in Environmental Plastic Litter Research—A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/su142013265
Abstract: In recent years, citizen science has proven to be an effective means of monitoring plastic litter, bring potential benefits to professional researchers and authorities, and create awareness on plastic pollution at a society level. This… read more here.
Keywords: review; citizen science; plastic; plastic litter ... See more keywords
Hyperspectral ultraviolet to shortwave infrared characteristics of marine-harvested, washed-ashore and virgin plastics
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DOI: 10.5194/essd-12-77-2020
Abstract: Abstract. Combating the imminent environmental problems associated with plastic litter requires a synergy of monitoring strategies, clean-up efforts, policymaking and interdisciplinary scientific research. Lately, remote sensing technologies have been evolving into a complementary monitoring strategy… read more here.
Keywords: washed ashore; plastic litter; harvested microplastics; marine harvested ... See more keywords