Marine Debris: Sources, Impacts and Solutions

Abstract

Debris into both the justification and the basis for working toward this balance at all socioeconomic and political levels.We present a summary review of the amounts, types, and distribution of marine debris around the world as well as its biological, social, and economic impacts.We also address the maritime and land-based sources of marine debris, providing legal reviews, case studies, and strategies for controlling both sources.At all stages in the generalized "life history" of marine debris, there are