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  • Environmental Science
  • Social Science
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Background:

  • The Anthropocene ocean acts as a sink for diverse pollutants, including plastics, pharmaceuticals, and runoff.
  • Growing global population and consumption exacerbate marine pollution, posing significant risks.
  • Despite awareness, a gap persists between understanding marine pollution risks and implementing solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two potential futures for the ocean: Business-As-Usual and a More Sustainable Future.
  • To identify priority actions for reducing marine pollution over the next decade.
  • To bridge knowledge gaps by integrating social sciences, marine science, arts, and Traditional/First Nations Knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review drawing on expertise from 17 interdisciplinary experts.
  • Scenario development contrasting current pollution trends with a sustainable alternative.
  • Identification of actionable strategies targeting pollution sources, vectors, and sinks.

Main Results:

  • The Business-As-Usual scenario depicts escalating marine pollution based on current trajectories.
  • The More Sustainable Future outlines a vision achievable through implementing existing knowledge and technologies.
  • Priority actions are identified for governments, industry, and consumers.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent, interdisciplinary action is required to mitigate marine pollution.
  • A transition to a sustainable ocean future is feasible with concerted effort.
  • Implementing targeted strategies within the next decade is crucial for ocean health.