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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… Cetaceans and other vertebrates are affected not only by chemical pollution, but also by noise pollution (Richardson … abrasion by ship hulls and propeller scarring are mainly restricted to shallow- water areas, namely shoals, the inner … in harbours and marinas with high vessel density and restricted water circulation. Marine molluscs are notably …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… Chemical characteristics … of plastic entering the ocean or the risk of physical and chemical impacts on the marine environment; (q) Promote … a very well developed tourist industry. It also has a very restricted exchange with the Atlantic. The high levels … between the behaviour of PE and PET. PE particles were restricted to surface waters and occurred in greatest …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… it is exposed to solar UVB radiation from the sun, chemical interaction with saltwater, wave energy, and other … coordinated. The data collected from the clean- ups are restricted to a few locations and should be expanded. … has provisions for designating specific marine areas as a restricted area to facilitate the preservation and …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… industrial product with a low density composed of numerous chemical molecules ethene with a chemical formula; (CH2=CH2). In most cases the bag is used in … the wastes are rendered innocuous through the biological, chemical, and physical processes of nature.”162 Among other …