Excessive exploitation, negligence, non-degradable nature, and physical and chemical
properties of plastic waste have resulted in a massive pollution load into the environment …

In this review we report new findings concerning interaction between marine debris and
wildlife. Deleterious effects and consequences of entanglement, consumption and …

Plastic debris is now ubiquitous in the marine environment affecting a wide range of taxa,
from microscopic zooplankton to large vertebrates. Its persistence and dispersal throughout …

Polymer contamination is a major pollutant in all waterways and a significant concern of the
21st Century, gaining extensive research, media, and public attention. The polymer pollution …

Monitoring plastic concentrations in estuaries is vital in assessing the magnitude of
terrestrial inputs to oceanic environments. Data on plastics≤ 5 mm in estuaries are scant …

The frequency of extreme weather events, including floods, storms, droughts, extreme
temperatures, and wildfires, has intensified globally over recent decades due to climate …

The majority of consumer products used today are comprised of some form of plastic.
Worldwide, almost 280 million t of plastic materials are produced annually, much of which …

Pollution of the environment with plastics has garnered significant public attention, but the
topic has also been the focus of controversy, including assertions that resources are better …

Migratory marine species (MMS) include many of the world's most charismatic organisms
such as marine mammals, seabirds, turtles, sharks, and tuna. Many are now among the most …

Reports of plastics, at higher levels than previously thought, in the water that we drink and
the air that we breathe, are generating considerable interest and concern. Plastics have …