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Primary microplastics in the marine environment: scale of the issue, sources, pathways and current policy
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posted on 2023-05-25, 05:10 authored by Valeriya KomyakovaValeriya Komyakova, Joanna VinceJoanna Vince, Marcus HawardMarcus HawardThe world’s population has been growing at an unprecedent rate, so has the production and per capita consumption of plastics around the world. With approximately half of the world’s population residing in coastal areas concerns have been raised regarding plastic pollution in the marine environment. Micro-plastics (<5 mm) (primary or intentionally added and secondary) are the major component of the marine plastic waste. While the impact of macroplastics in the marine environment has been well researched, the impacts, sources and pathways of microplastics in the marine environment need to be further addressed.
History
Commissioning body
National Environmental Science Program, Marine Biodiversity HubNumber
Milestone 3, V6Pagination
40Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
National Environmental Science Program, Marine Biodiversity HubPlace of publication
IMAS, University of TasmaniaRepository Status
- Restricted