Sentences with phrase «microplastic debris»

Put more simply, from the New York Times, «Examining washing - machine waste water, they found that 1900 fibers can rinse off a single garment during a wash cycle and that those fibers look just like the microplastic debris on shorelines.

February 8 Maritime History of the Channel Islands Told Through Shipwreck Bert Ho and Carol Linteau March 8 White Shark Nurseries in the Southern California Bight Chris Lowe April 12 Island of the Blue Dolphins: The Lone Woman at the Crossroads Susan Morris September 13 Impacts of Microplastic Debris on Coastal Ecosystems Clare Steele October 11 Island Scrub Jay Connection to Native Oak Populations Mario Pesendorfer November 8 Sea Cow Discovery on Santa Rosa Island John Hoffman

February 8 Maritime History of the Channel Islands Told Through Shipwreck Bert Ho and Carol Linteau March 8 White Shark Nurseries in the Southern California Bight Chris Lowe April 12 Island Scrub Jay Connection to Native Oak Populations Mario Pesendorfer September 13 Impacts of Microplastic Debris on Coastal Ecosystems Clare Steele October 11 Island of the Blue Dolphins: The Lone Woman at the Crossroads Susan Morris November 8 Sea Cow Discovery on Santa Rosa Island John Hoffman

It is therefore important that we prevent the accumulation of plastic and microplastic debris in marine habitats through better waste - handling practices and smarter choices in the materials we use.»

Not exact matches

Ocean microplastics have gained notoriety thanks in part to coverage of the floating hulk of debris called the great Pacific garbage patch (SN Online: 3/22/18).

However, central surface waters of the oceans may not be the final destination of plastic debris since, as indicated by the study performed by the Malaspina Expedition, large amounts of microplastics could be passing to the marine food chain and the ocean floor.

Plastic debris degrades into ever - smaller pieces, which means that a wider range of organisms can ingest this material, and particles of microplastic are now the most abundant form of solid - waste pollution on our planet.

Plastic is the most common debris found in Oceans; those less than 5 mm are referred to as «microplastics.»

«They show that microplastic [tiny plastic] debris decrease the ability for a fish to hatch from its egg.»

Research / study on marine debris, microplastics and their effects on coral reefs.

The majority of the debris comprises microplastics that are created by the process of photodegradation (in the ocean, the sun breaks down the plastics into ever smaller pieces).

Emphasizes that further urgent action is needed to address the challenges posed by marine plastic debris and microplastics, by addressing such materials at source, by reducing pollution through improved waste management practices and by cleaning up existing debris and litter;

Recognizes that microplastics in the marine environment originate from a wide range of sources, including the breakdown of plastic debris in the oceans, industrial emissions and sewage and run - off from the use of products containing microplastics; 8.

Recognizes that plastics, including microplastics, in the marine environment are a rapidly increasing problem due to their large and still increasing use combined with the inadequate management and disposal of plastic waste, and because plastic debris in the marine environment is steadily fragmenting into secondary microplastics; 5.

(a) Identification of the key sources of marine plastic debris and microplastics; (b) Identification of possible measures and best available techniques and environmental practices to prevent the accumulation and minimize the level of microplastics in the marine environment; (c) Recommendations for the most urgent actions; (d) Specification of areas especially in need of more research, including key impacts on the environment and on human health; (e) Any other relevant priority areas identified in the assessment of the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection;

Also encourages Governments to take comprehensive action to address the marine plastic debris and microplastic issue through, where appropriate, legislation, enforcement of international agreements, provision of adequate reception facilities for ship - generated wastes, improvement of waste management practices and support for beach clean - up activities, as well as information, education and public awareness programmes; 18.

We separate the microplastics from the sand and woody debris before returning those to the beach where they belong.

Most plastic is extremely durable, leading to large plastic debris and «microplastics» to spread via currents to oceans from the Arctic to the Antarctic, a UN report published on Monday found.

Even the UN Environment Program has taken a strong stance against plastic pollution, and started a global campaign to reduce marine debris from microplastics and single use plastics by 2022.

Filter feeders such as whales and whale sharks ingest large amounts of microplastic as the ocean becomes increasingly polluted with plastic debris.