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Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… joint efforts that we can have an impact and improve the state of our oceans for future generations. We need stronger … materials targeted to specific interest groups and range of ages to promote behavioural change. MARINE PLASTIC … for example, in the success of jellyfish to extend their range. The rafting of species to a different region provides …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… effect has therefore reduced the potential for long-range communication in mysticetes (Payne & Webb, 1971). Ship … lower-frequency sounds with greater potential for long-range propagation because of their greater power, more slowly … when multiple exposures act together. Given the current state of our knowledge it is essential to take a …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… several different laws. In either case, there are a wide range of important measures to consider. This toolkit … and sea-based sources both within and outside of a State. While the full magnitude of the problem can be … or piecemeal approach to marine litter, there are a wide range of legal and policy approaches that are important for …
Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and the Minamata Convention … by greatly increased knowledge and data about the current state of natural resources in the environment, trends, as … to be externalities are becoming more material.b A range of environmental risk analysis tools and techniques are …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… and trapped in glacier ice. These plastic particles range in size from macroplastics of ≥25mm to microplastics of … Network and Forum (CaMPAM), and the US Department of State to utilize the RAPMaLi Action Plan for Education and … in varying States, but are not readily available to a wide range of potential users. An effort to obtain these materials …
Promoting regional approaches to tackle the global problem of marine debris (litter)
… and the law of the sea, which notes with concern that a range of human-related threats, including marine debris, may … in recovery and treatment of plastic waste; 2. ENCOURAGES State Members to reduce existing marine debris by: a. …