The weight of marine litter has been marginally considered in comparison to counting and
categorizing items. However, weight determines litter dynamics on water and coasts, and it …

Anthropogenic marine debris (AMD) represent a global threat for aquatic environments. It is
important to locate and monitor the distribution and presence of macroplastics along …

This baseline focuses on the octopus pot, a litter item found on the North Atlantic Iberian
coast. Octopus pots are deployed from vessels in ropes, with several hundred units, and …

The transport mechanisms of floating marine debris in coastal zones remain poorly
understood due to complex geometries and the influence of coastal processes, posing …

This study assessed the presence of marine litter along the beach of the city of Punta
Arenas, Chile. The sampling period coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 239 …

Marine litter is a complex and multi-dimensional problem, with beach litter surveys being an
important cost-effective tool for monitoring and assessing marine litter pollution. In Madeira …

The long-distance transfer of non-native, potentially invasive species via floating marine
debris is an increasing threat to biodiversity and conservation efforts. To address the lack of …

Plastic pollution has been observed in many marine environments surrounding the Iberian
Peninsula, from the surface water to deeper waters, yet studies on their pathways and …

Observations show that after stormy events, anthropogenic litter is washed ashore for short
periods of time, providing the opportunity to collect and remove it from the environment …

Anthropogenic marine litter (AML) is a global environmental concern. One of the most
conspicuous effects of AML is beach litter accumulation, the distribution of which is typically …