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Scientific knowledge on marine beach litter: A bibliometric analysis
Cinzia Cesarano1, Giuseppe Aulicino2, Carlo Cerrano3
1Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.
Marine Pollution Bulletin
|November 6, 2021
Summary
Marine beach litter is a growing global challenge. Scientific research on this issue has significantly increased, highlighting its multidisciplinary nature and aiding international management efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Social Science
Background:
- Marine litter poses a significant threat to biodiversity, ecosystems, and human-derived services.
- Prioritizing litter reduction in coastal and marine environments is crucial for ecological health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review global scientific literature on marine beach litter.
- To analyze the evolution and trends of research in this field.
- To identify relationships among authors, countries, and keywords.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of 1765 publications from the Scopus database.
- Social network analysis to map author, country, and keyword co-occurrences.
- Tracking research trends over the last decade.
Main Results:
- A substantial worldwide increase in scientific interest in beach litter over the past decade.
- The multidisciplinary nature of beach litter research is evident.
- Identified key researchers, collaborative networks, and research themes.
Conclusions:
- The growing body of research underscores the urgency of addressing marine beach litter.
- Findings can inform and improve international monitoring, removal, and management strategies.
- Continued interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective solutions.
