Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
UNEP
Publication Year:
2005
Publication Place
Nairobi, Kenya
Physical Description:
47 pages: 29 cm
Call Number
363.7328 UNI
Relevant Countries
Pacific Region
Worldwide
Language
English
Record ID:
28692
Legacy PEIN ID:
68639
General Notes
1 copy
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Marine litter - OceaniaWaste - Oceania
marine - pollution
Abstract
Marine litter poses a vast and growing threat to the marine and coastal environment. It is found in all sea and ocean areas of the world – not only in densely populated regions but also in remote places far away from any obvious source. Marine litter travels over long distances with ocean currents and winds and is found everywhere in the marine and coastal environment, from the poles tothe equator, from continental coastlines to small remote islands. Marine litter originates from many sources and causes a wide spectrum of environmental, economic, safety, health and cultural impacts. The very slow rate of degradation of most marine litter items, mainly plastics, together with the continuously growing quantity of the litter and debris disposed, is leading to a gradual increase in marine litter found at sea and on the shores.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
UNEP
Publication Year:
2005
Publication Place
Nairobi, Kenya
Physical Description:
47 pages: 29 cm
Call Number
363.7328 UNI
Relevant Countries
Pacific Region
Worldwide
Language
English
Record ID:
28692
Legacy PEIN ID:
68639
General Notes
1 copy
Record Created: 14-Feb-2006
Record Modified: 04-Feb-2021