Tackling the plastic problem: A review on perceptions, behaviors, and interventions
The excessive production and consumption of plastic has serious consequences on the
environment and human health. The reduction of plastic has therefore become a major …
environment and human health. The reduction of plastic has therefore become a major …
Marine litter: Solutions for a major environmental problem
AT Williams, N Rangel-Buitrago - Journal of coastal …, 2019 - meridian.allenpress.com
ABSTRACT Williams, AT and Rangel-Buitrago, N., 2019. Marine litter: Solutions for a major
environmental problem. Journal of Coastal Research, 35 (3), 648–663. Coconut Creek …
environmental problem. Journal of Coastal Research, 35 (3), 648–663. Coconut Creek …
To clean or not to clean? A critical review of beach cleaning methods and impacts
Cleaning is a fundamental concern of beach managers in many destinations as well as an
important requirement in beach quality awards. However, it has been largely neglected in …
important requirement in beach quality awards. However, it has been largely neglected in …
Marine litter in the central Atlantic coast of Morocco
This paper presents a quantitative and qualitative diagnosis of the current state of marine
litter along the northern coastline of Agadir, located on the central Atlantic coast of Morocco …
litter along the northern coastline of Agadir, located on the central Atlantic coast of Morocco …
Marine litter on a highly urbanized beach at Southeast Brazil: a contribution to the development of litter monitoring programs
VV Ribeiro, MAS Pinto, RKB Mesquita, LB Moreira… - Marine Pollution …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Seasonal distribution of Marine Litter (ML) on Santos beaches was assessed using
a citizen science strategy. Plastics and cigarette butts (CB) were the dominant items in all …
a citizen science strategy. Plastics and cigarette butts (CB) were the dominant items in all …
Plastic pollution on the Colombian central Caribbean beaches
N Rangel-Buitrago, AV Mendoza… - Marine Pollution …, 2021 - Elsevier
Along 24 beaches of the Central Caribbean Coast of Colombia, plastic items were collected
and grouped into 43 different typologies. The average plastic abundance was 4.54 items/m …
and grouped into 43 different typologies. The average plastic abundance was 4.54 items/m …
A novel beach litter analysis system based on UAV images and Convolutional Neural Networks
Beach litter monitoring programs play a key role in establishing effective management
measures to preserve the ecological, scenic, and economic value of the coastal areas. In …
measures to preserve the ecological, scenic, and economic value of the coastal areas. In …
An overview and assessment of the existing technological options for management and resource recovery from beach wrack and dredged sediments: An …
The present work discusses the problems and management options of beach wrack and
dredged sediments. Beach wrack and dredged sediments near the shores have affected the …
dredged sediments. Beach wrack and dredged sediments near the shores have affected the …
Seasonal comparison of beach litter on Mediterranean coastal sites (Alicante, SE Spain)
F Asensio-Montesinos, G Anfuso, P Randerson… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2019 - Elsevier
Presence of beach litter was assessed during spring and summer seasons 2018, at 56 sites
along the coast of Alicante Province (SE Spain). Selected sites covered …
along the coast of Alicante Province (SE Spain). Selected sites covered …
Anthropogenic marine litter: An approach to environmental quality for India's southeastern Arabian Sea coast
M Mugilarasan, R Karthik, RS Robin… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Anthropogenic marine litter (AML), mainly plastic, is a global concern that is persistent and
widespread. To prevent and mitigate this threat, we need to understand the magnitude and …
widespread. To prevent and mitigate this threat, we need to understand the magnitude and …