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| Other authors / contributors: | Bergmann, Melanie, editor.
Gutow, Lars, editor.
Klages, Michael, editor.
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| ISBN: | 9783319165103
3319165100
9783319165097
3319165097
9783319165097
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| Digital file characteristics: | text file PDF
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| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references.
Open Access
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 10, 2015).
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| Summary: | This book describes how man-made litter, primarily plastic, has spread into the remotest parts of the oceans and covers all aspects of this pollution problem from the impacts on wildlife and human health to socio-economic and political issues. Marine litter is a prime threat to marine wildlife, habitats and food webs worldwide. The book illustrates how advanced technologies from deep-sea research, microbiology and mathematic modelling as well as classic beach litter counts by volunteers contributed to the broad awareness of marine litter as a problem of global significance. The authors summarise more than five decades of marine litter research, which receives growing attention after the recent discovery of great oceanic garbage patches and the ubiquity of microscopic plastic particles in marine organisms and habitats. In 16 chapters, authors from all over the world have created a universal view on the diverse field of marine litter pollution, the biological impacts, dedicated research activities, and the various national and international legislative efforts to combat this environmental problem. They recommend future research directions necessary for a comprehensive understanding of this environmental issue and the development of efficient management strategies. This book addresses scientists, and it provides a solid knowledge base for policy makers, NGOs, and the broader public.
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| Other form: | Printed edition: 9783319165097
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| Standard no.: | 10.1007/978-3-319-16510-3
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