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
How Does Plastic Litter Accumulate in Submarine Canyons?
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DOI: 10.1029/2024gl110767
Abstract: Manned submersible dives in the northwest South China Sea encountered substantial amounts of plastic litter accumulated at the base of scours along the floor of a submarine canyon, which may associate with the depositional behaviors… read more here.
Keywords: litter accumulate; litter; turbidity currents; plastic litter ... See more keywords
In treacherous waters: detection of colistin resistant bacteria in water and plastic litter from a recreational estuary.
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DOI: 10.1093/lambio/ovae082
Abstract: Colistin resistance poses a major therapeutic challenge and resistant strains have now been reported worldwide. However, the occurrence of such bacteria in aquatic environments is considerably less understood. This study aimed to isolate and characterize… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; water plastic; plastic litter; colistin ... See more keywords
Plastic litter assessment of the riverbanks of Pulot River and its tributary in Sofronio Española, Palawan Island, Philippines
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DOI: 10.21463/jmic.2024.13.1.05
Abstract: Rivers are essential sources of plastic litter in the marine environment. Recently, the Philippines was reported as the biggest polluter of plastic litter from riverine sources. However, the riverine plastic litter's origin has been less… read more here.
Keywords: pulot river; plastic litter; island; litter ... 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
Assessment of Organic Pollutants Desorbed from Plastic Litter Items Stranded on Cadiz Beaches (SW Spain)
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics13080673
Abstract: This paper constitutes a preliminary study that evaluates the organic pollutants desorbed from “fresh” plastic litter, i.e., recently stranded items, on three beaches in Cadiz (SW Spain): Bajo de Guia, La Jara, and La Puntilla.… read more here.
Keywords: litter; litter items; plastic litter; organic pollutants ... 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