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Protocol for Microplastics Sampling on the Sea Surface and Sample Analysis

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Published on: December 16, 2016

Plastic litter in the sea.

M H Depledge¹, F Galgani, C Panti

¹European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Heavitree Road, Exeter EX1 2LU, United Kingdom.

Marine Environmental Research

|October 26, 2013

Summary

Plastic litter in the sea is a growing concern. A workshop highlighted key knowledge gaps and areas needing further research to inform policy actions.

Keywords:

European MSFD Marine litter Microplastics

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Marine Biology
Environmental Science
Oceanography

Background:

A 2013 workshop at the University of Siena convened experts to assess the current state of knowledge on marine plastic litter.
The workshop aimed to identify knowledge gaps and research priorities concerning plastic pollution in marine environments.

Framework:

The workshop's findings were intended to support the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).
This initiative built upon an inaugural workshop held in 2012, continuing the dialogue on marine environmental protection.

Implementation:

Participants reached a strong consensus on several statements relevant to both policymakers and scientists.
The collective agreement suggests that sufficient grounds for policy action may already exist.

Implications:

The workshop serves as an early warning regarding the escalating challenges of marine plastic pollution.
Findings underscore the urgent need for continued scientific investigation and policy development to address this environmental issue.