The global plastics production has increased from 1.5 million tons in the 1950s to 335
million tons in 2016, with plastics discharged into virtually all components of the …

Over the last decade, microplastics (MPs, plastic particles< 5 mm) as emerging
contaminants have received a great deal of international attention, not only because of their …

Marine debris is commonly observed everywhere in the oceans. Litter enters the seas from
both land-based sources, from ships and other installations at sea, from point and diffuse …

The value of mangroves has been widely acknowledged, but mangrove forests continue to
decline due to numerous anthropogenic stressors. The impact of plastic waste is however …

Marine debris and plastic pollution affect all coastal habitats, however coastal debris studies
are predominantly performed on sandy beaches. Other coastal habitats, such as mangroves …

Plastic debris is ubiquitous in the marine environment and the world's shores represent a
major sink. However, knowledge about plastic abundance in remote areas is scarce …

A new report commissioned by WWF provides the most comprehensive account to date of
the extent to which plastic pollution is affecting the global ocean, the impacts it's having on …

Micro-and macroplastic accumulation threatens estuaries worldwide because of the often
dense human populations, diverse plastic inputs and high potential for plastic degradation …

Plastic pollution is one of several anthropogenic stressors putting pressure on ecosystems of
the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME). A 'Clean Ocean'is one of the ambitious …

Nanoplastics (NPs) as pollutants in aquatic environments and as a public health issue due
to their accumulation in food chains are of increasing concern. However, previous studies …