Plastic
Pollution and Marine Conservation: Approaches to Protect Biodiversity and
Marine Life provides comprehensive knowledge on the consequences of plastic
waste in marine environments at different levels, ranging from ecological and
biological, to social, economic and political. The book synthesizes historical
information, gaps in current knowledge, and recent discoveries by illustrating
the main stages that made plastics a global issue for ocean ecosystems and
their wildlife. Written by international experts on marine pollution, marine
biology, and management of environmental resources, this book explores the main
topics of marine plastic pollution such as input quantification, polluting
sources, ultimate fate, ecological consequences, and more. This an important
resource for a wide audience, including marine conservationists, environmental
managers, decision-makers, NGOs, private companies, and activists working to
combat plastics in our seas and oceans.