microplastics

A review of the current knowledge of marine litter and microplastics in the Western Indian Ocean region

Year Published: 
2021
Author(s): 
Thiel et al
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean
Type of content: 
Journal articles and Discussion papers

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Tags: 
Marine litter, microplastics
Topics of the content: 
Harmful Substances, Policy and Governance

Marine Litter and Microplastics in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) – Reports

Year Published: 
2022
Author(s): 
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), Nairobi Convention Secretariat
Geographical Information: 
Western Indian Ocean (WIO)
Type of content: 
Publications and Reports

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is a region where high biodiversity is increasingly being impacted by anthropogenic marine debris.

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Tags: 
Marine litter, microplastics
Topics of the content: 
Biophysical environment, Economic activities, Ecosystem Management, Environment and Conservation, Environmental Governance, Harmful Substances, Human Environment, Planning and management, Resource Efficiency