Remote islands in the Indian Ocean are now strewn with plastic waste – the origin of this waste has until now not been established.
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West Africa’s marine litter problem cannot be ignored. It can hinder the region’s economic and tourism growth, while putting people’s health at risk.
Plastic waste is a huge problem. To fix it, we need systemic change, not just a focus on picking it up or recycling plastic once it becomes rubbish.
Global plastics production is set to double by 2040. The upcoming UN meeting is a chance for New Zealand to stake a stronger position on a proposed treaty to reign in plastic pollution.
Thousands of shipping containers are lost at sea each year, dispersing Lego, inkjet cartridges and rubber ducks across the world’s beaches.
The grisly discovery of a disembodied foot on a NSW beach was a tragic twist in the mystery of missing woman Melissa Caddick. Such tragedies can also reveal hidden currents connecting the planet.
The countries of the ASEAN region have important roles to play in tackling the global problem of marine plastic waste.
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Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Professor in Oceanography, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer and Marine Reseacher, Universitas Padjadjaran
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Associate Professor, Massey University
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Engagement Specialist for National Plastic Action Partnership, World Resources Institute
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Associate Professor in Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth
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