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May 23, 2026Environmental Chemistry LettersOpen Access

Marine plastic pollution and bioplastic alternatives: a review

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WAWajid AliPDPérine DoyenRARachid Amara

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Overview

Review highlights the sources and impacts of marine plastic pollution and alternatives like bioplastics.

Key Points

  • This review aims to assess marine plastic pollution, its sources, and potential bioplastic alternatives.
  • Comprehensive literature review on marine plastic sources and impacts
  • Examination of socioeconomic factors and regulations affecting marine industries
  • Exploration of bioplastics' role in reducing marine plastic pollution
  • Fisheries and aquaculture contribute 18% of marine plastic pollution, with 2.1 million tons used annually.
  • Marine coatings are responsible for approximately 3.7% of primary microplastics in oceans.
  • Bioplastics show promise in marine tourism, yet some are not biodegradable and can produce microplastics.

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Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1145e548a409a3a49df822https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-026-01906-2
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