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From problem to crisis to interdisciplinary solutions: Plastic marine debris

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posted on 2023-05-19, 18:41 authored by Joanna VinceJoanna Vince, Stoett, P
Marine plastic debris has evolved from being a problem to a cross-cutting crisis impacting natural and human environments across the world. Holistic approaches are needed to address the multifaceted, wide-spread and complex nature of this issue. We argue that a new global governance approach is essential, however, it needs to be aligned with interdisciplinary solutions – sound science and data collection; changes to behavioural psychology; utilising education as a tool; and through changes to management and policy processes. We argue that truly effective prevention is a long-term process that must begin at the ground level with smarter consumer choices, industrial consciousness and responsibility, and an overarching local to global governance framework.

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Publication title

Marine Policy

Volume

96

Pagination

200-203

ISSN

0308-597X

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Elsevier Sci Ltd

Place of publication

The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox5 1Gb

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© 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Socio-economic Objectives

Assessment and management of coastal and estuarine ecosystems

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