1989 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ON THE TECHNOLOGY OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT AND POLLUTION PREVENTION (ICETODPP' 89)

SPONSOR Chinese Society of Oceanography (CSO)CO-SPONSORS State Oceanic Administration of China Chinese Association of Petroleum Equipment Ministry of Construction of China Ministry of Communications of China Ministry of Agriculture of China Chinese Academy of Ships China International Conference Center for Science and Technology Yuanfeng Co-operative Advisory Ltd. Co

Microplastics in Marine Environment: Occurrence, Distribution, and Extraction Methods in Marine Organisms

The pervasive presence of microplastics in marine environments has raised significant concerns. This review addresses the pressing issue of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems and its potential implications for both the environment and human health. It outlines the current state of microplastic occurrence, distribution, and extraction methods within marine organisms. Microplastics have emerged as a significant environmental concern due to their harmful effects on ecosystems and their potential human health risks. These particles infiltrate marine environments through runoff and atmospheric deposition, ultimately contaminating beaches and posing threats to marine life. Despite the gravity of this issue, there has been limited research on the presence and distribution of microplastics in marine organisms. This review aims to bridge this knowledge gap by comprehensively examining the occurrence, distribution, and various extraction methods used to detect microplastics in marine organisms. It emphasizes the urgent need for targeted measures to manage microplastic pollution, highlights the significant role of human activities in contributing to this problem, and underscores the importance of reducing human-induced pollution to safeguard marine ecosystems. While this paper contributes to the understanding of microplastic pollution in marine environments and underscores the critical importance of taking action to protect marine organisms and preserve our oceans for future generations, it also emphasizes that, in effectively tackling the microplastic problem, a well-coordinated approach is essential, involving research initiatives, policy adjustments, public involvement, and innovative technologies. Crucially, prompt and resolute responses must exist to counteract the escalating peril posed by microplastics to the oceans and the global environment.

Mathematical modelling and analysis of plastic waste pollution and its impact on the ocean surface

Plastic contamination is universal all through the marine condition,yet gauges of the worldwide plenitude and weight of coasting plastics have needed information,especially from the Southern Hemisphere and remote areas.Here we report a gauge of the all-out number of plastic particles and their weight gliding on the planet’s seas from 24 endeavours(2007-2013)over every one of the five subtropical gyres,coastal Australia,Bay of Bengal and the Mediterranean Sea directing surface net tows(N=680)and visual review transects of huge plastic flotsam and debris(N=891).Utilizing an oceanographic model of coasting trash dispersal adjusted by our information,and rectifying for wind-driven vertical blending,we gauge at least 5.25 trillion particles weighing 268,940 tons.When looking at between four size classes,two micro plastic<4.75 mm and meso and micro plastic>4.75 mm,a huge loss of micro plastics is seen from the ocean surface contrasted with anticipated paces of discontinuity,recommending there are systems at play that expel<4.75 mm plastic particles from the sea surface.The focus on the life cycle assessment and the brief overview of the plastic waste management over the ocean surfaces with the various mathematical models has been studied.The impact of the ocean pollution is also being analysed.