The transport and fate of marine plastics in South Africa and adjacent oceans
South Africa is thought to be one of the worst contributors of plastic into the sea globally. Although some plastic items derive from offshore sources (mainly fishing and other maritime activities, but also long-distance transport), the importance of local, land-based sources is indicated by the com...
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| Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2020-05-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/7677/9943 |