Marine Plastic Pollution: Sources, Impacts & Solution
Kumar, A.B. and Devi, S.D. 2023. Dept. of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, India, under Ecomarine Project, supported by Erasmus + scheme of the European Union (ISBN: 978-93-5913-343-0).
This book takes readers on a profound journey into the alarming world of marine plastics pollution. As the ocean’s silent crisis unfolds, this eye-opening book unveils the staggering magnitude of the problem, its devastating impacts on marine life, and the urgent need for action. Dive beneath the surface as the narrative uncovers the startling truth about the origin and journey of plastics into the ocean, their ‘avatar’ as microplastics and entry into various organisms and through the food web, and finally back to human beings.
Yet, amidst the despair, it also illuminates the inspiring stories of people involved in beach and ocean clean-ups and offers solutions to pollution through upstream and downstream interventions. A clarion call for action, this book, with vivid imagery, is an essential read that will forever change the way you view the world’s most precious ecosystem. Join the journey, be inspired, and become part of the movement to restore the health and vitality of our oceans for generations to come.
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