Research priorities on microplastics in marine and coastal environments: An Australian perspective to advance global action.
Mar Pollut Bull
; 205: 116660, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Plastic and microplastic contamination in the environment receive global attention, with calls for the synthesis of scientific evidence to inform actionable strategies and policy-relevant practices. We provide a systematic literature review on microplastic research across Australian coastal environments in water, sediment and biota, highlighting the main research foci and gaps in information. At the same time, we conducted surveys and workshops to gather expert opinions from multiple stakeholders (including researchers, industry, and government) to identify critical research directions to meet stakeholder needs across sectors. Through this consultation and engagement process, we created a platform for knowledge exchange and identified three major priorities to support evidence-based policy, regulation, and management. These include a need for (i) method harmonisation in microplastic assessments, (ii) information on the presence, sources, and pathways of plastic pollution, and (iii) advancing our understanding of the risk of harm to individuals and ecosystems.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Contaminantes Químicos del Agua
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Monitoreo del Ambiente
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Microplásticos
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
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En
Revista:
Mar Pollut Bull
Año:
2024
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Article