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July 1, 1999Geographical Journal565 citations

Marine Debris: Sources, Impacts and Solutions

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AWA.T. WilliamsUniversity of South WalesJCJames M. CoeMentorDRDonald B. RogersDuPont (United States)

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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

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23b2e1f11d41932608de4ahttps://doi.org/10.2307/3060422
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