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From problem to crisis to interdisciplinary solutions: Plastic marine debris
Citation
Vince, J and Stoett, P, From problem to crisis to interdisciplinary solutions: Plastic marine debris, Marine Policy, 96 pp. 200-203. ISSN 0308-597X (2018) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2018.05.006
Abstract
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.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | marine pollution, governance, oceans, plastics |
Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Policy and administration |
Research Field: | Public policy |
Objective Division: | Environmental Management |
Objective Group: | Coastal and estuarine systems and management |
Objective Field: | Assessment and management of coastal and estuarine ecosystems |
UTAS Author: | Vince, J (Associate Professor Joanna Vince) |
ID Code: | 126383 |
Year Published: | 2018 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 59 |
Deposited By: | Office of the School of Social Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2018-06-07 |
Last Modified: | 2018-12-17 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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