Sivadas, Sanitha K and Mishra, Pravakar and Kaviarasan, T and Sambandam, M and Dhineka, K and Ramana Murthy, MV and Nayak, Shailesh and Sivyer, D
(2022)
Litter and plastic monitoring in the Indian marine environment: A review of current research, policies, waste management, and a roadmap for multidisciplinary action.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 176.
ISSN 0025-326X
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| Abstract: |
Environmental contamination due to plastic waste mismanagement is a growing global concern. Plastic problem is of particular concern to the Indian Ocean nations as Asia currently contributes to the highest share of mismanaged plastic waste. Consequently, there is a worldwide interest to understand the distribution and transboundary movement of plastic from this region, which is crucial for implementing management measures. This review article focuses on current knowledge of plastic research, policies, waste management, socio-economics, challenges, and research opportunities. To date, marine plastic studies have focused on a few locations, providing an analysis of distribution and plastic–organism interactions in the Indian marine system. Along with scientific investigation, enforcement, improvisation, and, if necessary, framing new policies, integrated technologies to manage plastic waste, and behavioural changes are essential to mitigate plastic pollution. Such measures will be effective through a combination of actions among national and international researchers, industries, environmental managers, and the public. |
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Journal Paper
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| Subjects: |
School of Natural and Engineering Sciences > Environment
School of Natural and Engineering Sciences > Transportation |
| Divisions: |
Schools > Natural Sciences and Engineering |
| Date Deposited: |
25 Feb 2026 11:10 |
| Last Modified: |
25 Feb 2026 11:10 |
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| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113424 |
| URI: |
http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/3205 |
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