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The pollution of the marine environment by plastic debris: a review.

Derraik, José G.B·2002·Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI 10.1016/s0025-326x(02)00220-5
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The deleterious effects of plastic debris on the marine environment were reviewed by bringing together most of the literature published so far on the topic. A large number of marine species is known to be harmed and/or killed by plastic debris, which could jeopardize their survival, especially since many are already endangered by other forms of anthropogenic activities. Marine animals are mostly affected through entanglement in and ingestion of plastic litter. Other less known threats include the use of plastic debris by "invader" species and the absorption of polychlorinated biphenyls from ingested plastics. Less conspicuous forms, such as plastic pellets and "scrubbers" are also hazardous. To address the problem of plastic debris in the oceans is a difficult task, and a variety of approaches are urgently required. Some of the ways to mitigate the problem are discussed.

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Authors
Derraik, J. G. B.
Affiliations
University of Otago (NZ)
Corresponding author
Derraik, José G.B
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Derraik, José G.B
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Marine Pollution Bulletin
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2002-09
Volume
44
Issue
9
Pages
842-852
ISSN
0025-326X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/s0025-326x(02)00220-5
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  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Nature and Landscape Conservation › Turtle Biology and Conservation
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Pollution › Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation
Keywords
plastic debris, marine pollution, marine litter, entanglement, plastic ingestion, invasive species, polychlorinated biphenyls, plastic pellets, scrubbers, mitigation measures
MeSH terms
Animals, Marine Biology, Oceans and Seas, Plastics, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Refuse Disposal, Water Pollutants, Chemical, Water Pollution

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