The overwhelming majority of research conducted to date on plastic pollution (all size
fractions) has focused on marine ecosystems. In comparison, only a few studies provide …

Microplastics are the major environmental health hazards spotted in almost all the marine
habitats and biota of world. The earlier research on microplastics have mainly focused on …

This study reports plastic debris pollution in the deep-sea based on the information from a
recently developed database. The Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC) of the …

Highlights•Knowledge on the causes and solutions of marine litter offers a base for effective
action.•Solutions to marine litter are found in a transition towards sustainable …

Plastic pollution is recognised as an emerging threat to aquatic ecosystems, with
microplastics now the most abundant type of marine debris. Health effects caused by …

Plastic litter floating in the ocean is a significant problem on a global scale. This study
examines whether Sentinel-2 satellite images can be used to identify plastic litter on the sea …

Microplastics are emerging as prominent pollutants across the globe. Oceans are becoming
major sinks for these pollutants, and their presence is widespread in coastal regions …

The ingestion of plastics appears to be widespread throughout the animal kingdom with
risks to individuals, ecosystems and human health. Despite growing information on the …

Microplastics have been reported everywhere around the globe. With very limited human
activities, the Arctic is distant from major sources of microplastics. However, microplastic …

As marine debris becomes increasingly prevalent and induces cascading impacts on marine
ecosystems, monitoring of land-derived debris is key for identifying effective mitigation …