Tackling Marine Debris In The 21st Century

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the Effectiveness of International and National Measures to Prevent and Reduce Marine Debris and Its Impacts
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309126977

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Tackling Marine Debris in the 21st Century by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the Effectiveness of International and National Measures to Prevent and Reduce Marine Debris and Its Impacts Pdf

Marine debris from ships and other ocean-based sources-including trash and lost fishing gear-contributes to the spoiling of beaches, fouling of surface waters and the seafloor, and harm to marine animals, among other effects. Unfortunately, international conventions and domestic laws intended to control marine debris have not been successful, in part because the laws, as written, provide little incentive to change behavior. This book identifies ways to reduce waste, improve waste disposal at ports, and strengthen the regulatory framework toward a goal of zero waste discharge into the marine environment. Progress will depend on a commitment to sustained funding and appropriate institutional support. The Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee should, through planning and prioritization, target research to understand the sources, fates, and impacts of marine debris. It should support the establishment of scalable and statistically rigorous protocols that allow monitoring at a variety of temporal and spatial scales. These protocols should contain evaluative metrics that allow assessment of progress in marine debris mitigation. The United States, through leadership in the international arena, should provide technical assistance and support for the establishment of additional monitoring and research programs worldwide.

Author : James M. Coe,Donald Rogers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461384861

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Marine Debris by James M. Coe,Donald Rogers Pdf

Marine debris is a global pollution problem affecting marine life, maritime commerce and environmental quality. Scientists, policymakers and the public must be knowledgeable about the source, impact and control efforts if effective solutions are to be developed. Marine Debris addresses the origin of persistent solid waste in the ocean, from urban and rural discharges to waste from ships and the recreational use of oceans. The book identifies key issues from biological, technological, economic and legal perspectives, and gives a framework for controlling each of the main sources of marine debris.

Author : Melanie Bergmann,Lars Gutow,Michael Klages
Publisher : Springer
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319165103

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Marine Anthropogenic Litter by Melanie Bergmann,Lars Gutow,Michael Klages Pdf

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.

Author : Carl A. Zimring,William L. Rathje, Consulting Editor
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1224 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781506338279

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Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste by Carl A. Zimring,William L. Rathje, Consulting Editor Pdf

Archaeologists and anthropologists have long studied artifacts of refuse from the distant past as a portal into ancient civilizations, but examining what we throw away today tells a story in real time and becomes an important and useful tool for academic study. Trash is studied by behavioral scientists who use data com­piled from the exploration of dumpsters to better understand our modern society and culture. Why does the average American household send 470 pounds of uneaten food to the garbage can on an annual basis? How do different societies around the world cope with their garbage in these troubled environmental times? How does our trash give insight into our attitudes about gender, class, religion, and art? The Encyclopedia of Consumption and Waste explores the topic across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and ranges further to include business, consumerism, environmentalism, and marketing to comprise an outstanding reference for academic and public libraries.

Author : Alan Simcock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 978 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781316510018

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World Ocean Assessment by Alan Simcock Pdf

This United Nations report examines the current state of knowledge of the world's oceans, for policymakers, and provides a reference for marine science courses.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Marine debris
ISBN : UCSD:31822005129549

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Marine Debris by Anonim Pdf

Author : L. Jeftic,Seba B. Sheavly,Ellik Adler
Publisher : United Nations Environment Programme
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Litter (Trash)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133375076

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Marine Litter by L. Jeftic,Seba B. Sheavly,Ellik Adler Pdf

Marine litter is an ecological, economic, health and aesthetic problem. it is a complex and multi-dimensional challenge with significant implications For The marine and coastal environment, and human activities all over the world. The persistence of marine litter is the result of a lack of coordinated global and regional strategies, and deficiencies in the implementation and enforcement of existing programmes, regulations and standards at all levels - international, regional and national. The UNEP Global Initiative on Marine Litter provides a platform For The management of marine litter through the establishment of partnerships, cooperative arrangements and coordination of joint activities. it has succeeded in organizing and implementing regional activities on marine litter around the world. In addition to activities in 12 Regional Seas, UNEP commissioned preparation of several documents on specific topics, including UNEP/IOC Guidelines for monitoring of marine litter; Abandoned and lost fishing gear; and Marine litter and market-based instruments. This report provides an overview of the status of marine litter in UNEP's assisted Regional Seas, and highlights the amounts, main sources, impacts, and economics of marine litter, and discusses legislation, policies, compliance and enforcement mechanisms; institutional frameworks and stakeholder involvement; education and outreach strategies; monitoring programmes and research; mitigation activities among other aspects. it concludes that there is an urgent need to approach the issue of marine litter through better enforcement of laws and regulations, expanded outreach and educational campaigns And The employment of strong economic instruments and incentives. it proposes some general recommendations, based on the materials presented in the document, and specific recommendations for fourteen different issues regarding marine litter.

Author : United States. Commission on Ocean Policy
Publisher : Commission
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Marine resources
ISBN : UCSD:31822034479501

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An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century by United States. Commission on Ocean Policy Pdf

Accompanying DVD contains 2 segments: the first shows the developmental process into making the report, the second shows a summary of the findings and recommendations of the report.

Author : Andrew Butterworth,Mark P. Simmonds
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889452316

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People – Marine Mammal Interactions by Andrew Butterworth,Mark P. Simmonds Pdf

Our relationships with marine mammals are complex. We have used them as resources, and in some places this remains the case; viewed them as competitors and culled them (again ongoing in some localities); been so captivated and intrigued by them that we have taken them into captivity for our entertainment; and developed a lucrative eco-tourism activity focused on them in many nations. When we first envisaged this special topic, we had two overarching aims: Firstly, we hoped to generate critical evaluation of some of our relationships with these animals. Secondly, we hoped to attract knowledgeable commentators and experts who might not traditionally publish in the peer-reviewed literature. We were also asking ourselves a question about what responsibility mankind might have to marine mammals, on our rapidly changing planet? The answer to the question; can, or should, humans have responsibility for the lives of marine mammals when they are affected by our activities? - is, in our opinion, ‘yes’ – and the logical progression from this question is to direct research and effort to understand and optimise the actions, reactions and responses that mankind may be able to take. We hope that the papers in this special issue bring some illumination to a small selection of topics under this much wider topic area, and prove to be informative and stimulating.

Author : United States. Interagency Task Force on Persistent Marine Debris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Marine pollution
ISBN : UCSD:31822031545874

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Report of the Interagency Task Force on Persistent Marine Debris by United States. Interagency Task Force on Persistent Marine Debris Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Alaska Fairbanks
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Marine debris
ISBN : UCSD:31822038888095

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Marine Debris in Alaska by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,National Academies Of Sciences Engineeri,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the United States Contributions to Global Ocean Plastic Waste
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0309458854

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Reckoning with the U.S. Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,National Academies Of Sciences Engineeri,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the United States Contributions to Global Ocean Plastic Waste Pdf

An estimated 8 million metric tons (MMT) of plastic waste enters the world's ocean each year - the equivalent of dumping a garbage truck of plastic waste into the ocean every minute. Plastic waste is now found in almost every marine habitat, from the ocean surface to deep sea sediments to the ocean's vast mid-water region, as well as the Great Lakes. This report responds to a request in the bipartisan Save Our Seas 2.0 Act for a scientific synthesis of the role of the United States both in contributing to and responding to global ocean plastic waste. The United States is a major producer of plastics and in 2016, generated more plastic waste by weight and per capita than any other nation. Although the U.S. solid waste management system is advanced, it is not sufficient to deter leakage into the environment. Reckoning with the U.S. Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste calls for a national strategy by the end of 2022 to reduce the nation's contribution to global ocean plastic waste at every step - from production to its entry into the environment - including by substantially reducing U.S. solid waste generation. This report also recommends a nationally-coordinated and expanded monitoring system to track plastic pollution in order to understand the scales and sources of U.S. plastic waste, set reduction and management priorities, and measure progress.

Author : Arvind Kumar
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128156919

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Ecosystem-Based Adaptation by Arvind Kumar Pdf

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Approaches to Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources presents a close examination of the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in managing river basins, aquifers, flood plains and their vegetation to provide water storage and flood regulation. Furthermore, the book explores improved ecosystem-based services for managing floods, conservation of water and its resources (including watersheds), avoiding water scarcity, and ensuring long-term water security planning, all in the context of sustainable development goals. This book will help scientists pave the way for easy implementation of sustainable development goals, ensuring a secure and sustainable future. Presents information in an easy-to-follow manner using tables, figures and graphs where applicable, along with case studies from all continents Provides a reference for experts to use as an authoritative source to support environmental action and regulation Delineates the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in sustainable management and in the restoration of watershed forests and wetlands

Author : Taj Patteson
Publisher : Nova Snova
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-03
Category : Marine pollution
ISBN : 1536179728

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A Closer Look at Marine Debris by Taj Patteson Pdf

Marine debris is a persistent problem in many coastal areas of the United States. There are a variety of potential economic losses associated with marine debris, including effects on commercial fisheries, effects on waterfront property values, costs incurred by local governments and volunteer organizations to remove and dispose of marine debris, and more general "existence" values reflecting the public's preference for a clean environment. This book discusses marine debris and steps to mitigate its effects.

Author : Marina Niceforo
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527541214

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The Terminology of Marine Pollution by Plastics and Microplastics by Marina Niceforo Pdf

As a specialised language, the terminology of marine pollution by plastics and microplastics is composed mainly of technical-scientific terms from the field of marine ecology, along with general-language words used with a domain-specific meaning. Since there are few existing studies focusing on the linguistic-terminological aspects of ecology, this book analyses the nature, characteristics, and possible applications of the terminology of marine plastic pollution by observing its degree of technicity in different textual genres. To this end, a small but significant corpus of texts embracing three genres (scientific, informative and normative texts) was created and processed with the aid of a software for terminological extraction. Following the results of software analysis, this book shows that this specialised language is mostly used in an expert-to-expert communicative context, although some concepts are simplified and used in other communicative situations.