Strategy for mitigation of marine debris: analysis of sources and composition of marine debris in northern Taiwan.
Strategy for mitigation of marine debris: analysis of sources and composition of marine debris in northern Taiwan.
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海洋垃圾减缓策略:台湾北部海洋垃圾来源及成分分析。
DOI:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.04.019
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发表时间:
2014
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Hsiang
中科院分区:
文献类型:
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作者:
Fan;Hsiang
Six sites (two sites for each of rocky shores, sandy beaches, and fishing ports) in northern Taiwan were selected to investigate the amount and density of marine debris in each of the four seasons and after spring and neap tides from 2012 to 2013. The results indicate that marine debris was higher on rocky shores than sandy beaches and fishing ports. There is no significant difference between season and tide. The dominant debris was plastic-type, followed by polystyrene. The majority of debris originated from recreational activities, followed from ocean/waterway activities. The results suggest that the following actions are needed: (1) continue and reinforce the plastic-limit policy; (2) increase the cleaning frequency at rocky shores; (3) promote marine environmental education, with a goal of debris-free coasts; (4) recycle fishing gear and to turn that gear into energy; and (5) coordinate between agencies to establish a mechanism to monitor debris.