Marine Pollution and Its Mitigation Strategies
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https://doi.org/10.58932/MULG0047Keywords:
Marine, Pollution, Mitigation strategies, Marine pollution sources, Marine Pollution Effects, Plastic, and Oil spills, Agriculture runoff, industrial wasteAbstract
Marine pollution is posing an unparalleled threat to the world's seas, with far-reaching effects on biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human well-being. This paper offers a thorough examination of the causes, effects, and methods for mitigating marine pollution, with an emphasis on oil spills, plastic pollution, runoff from agriculture, and industrial waste. We assess the efficacy of current mitigation strategies, such as alterations in behavior, legislative initiatives, and technological advancements. Our analysis emphasizes the need for a multifaceted strategy that tackles consumption patterns, waste management techniques, and climate change, the three main sources of marine pollution. We identify important research gaps and future directions, such as the creation of frameworks for international cooperation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and circular economy practices. With the goal of reducing marine pollution and advancing sustainable ocean management, this assessment intends to provide evidence-based policy and practices.
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