marine litter

Greek translation: Θαλάσσια απορρίμματα

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00:57 Sep 28, 2020

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Science - Environment & Ecology
Additional field(s): Fisheries, Government / Politics, Science (general), Ships, Sailing, Maritime

English term or phrase: marine litter

Definition from TermCoord:
According to the European Commission, more than 80% of marine litter is plastics. Together they constitute 70% of all marine litter items. Due to its slow decomposition, plastic accumulates in seas, oceans and on beaches in the EU and worldwide. Plastic residue is found in marine species – such as sea turtles, seals, whales and birds, but also in fish and shellfish, and therefore in the human food chain.

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Marine litter presents a huge problem in our oceans, with some scientists warning that, by 2050, the quantity of plastics in the oceans will outweigh fish. International Maritime Organization
During the discussion it became clear that a mix of measures needs to be established on different levels in order to successfully reduce marine litter. For this, a stronger horizontal coordination between the different policy fields and administrative departments relevant for the sources and management of marine litter is indispensable. Ecologic
Within marine litter, plastics typically constitute the dominant pollutant item and sometimes can account for up to 100% of marine litter pollution in a specific area (Galgani, Hanke, and Maes, 2015; Williams and Simmons, 1997; Worm et al., 2017). BioOne

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Greek translation:Θαλάσσια απορρίμματα

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marine litter: θαλάσσια απορρίμματα

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Θαλάσσια απορρίμματα

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marine litter: θαλάσσια απορρίμματα

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Τα θαλάσσια Απορρίμματα (Marine Litter), αποτελούν ένα από τα πιο σοβαρά περιβαλλοντικά προβλήματα που αντιμετωπίζουν οι θάλασσες και οι παράκτιες περιοχές τους. - Perseus

Tzoanna Karanika
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