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Plastic pollution challenges in marine and coastal environments: from local to global governance
Plastic pollution in the marine and coastal environment is a challenging restoration and governance issue. Similar to many environmental problems, marine plastic pollution is transboundary and therefore the governance solutions are complex. Although the marine environment is unlikely to return to the condition it was in before the “plastic era,” it is an example of an environmental restoration challenge where successful governance and environmental stewardship would likely result in a healthier global oceanic ecosystem.We argue that a holistic, integrated approach that utilizes scientific expertise, community participation, and market-based strategies is needed to significantly reduce the global plastic pollution problem.
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Publication title
Restoration EcologyVolume
25Pagination
123-128ISSN
1061-2971Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Blackwell Publishing IncPlace of publication
Unityed StatesRights statement
Copyright 2016 Society for Ecological RestorationRepository Status
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