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Marine pollution constitutes a critical environmental challenge, with plastic waste disposal emerging as a primary culprit threatening the health of aquatic ecosystems globally. Improper waste management leads to the accumulation of plastic debris in our oceans, where it degrades into microplastics—particles smaller than five millimeters—posing a significant challenge for removal and remediation efforts. The inadvertent ingestion of these microplastics by marine organisms disrupts digestive processes and frequently leads to mortality. Furthermore, plastic waste disposal exacerbates the phenomenon of eutrophication, a condition characterized by excessive nutrient enrichment that introduces harmful toxins into marine environments. The situation is alarming, as estimates indicate that approximately eight million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans each year. Ocean currents then concentrate this plastic debris, forming vast plastic gyres, even in the most remote deep-sea regions like the Mariana Trench. The pervasive presence of these pollutants has severe health repercussions for marine life, jeopardizing the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems.

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Recent Advancements in the Remediation of Marine Hydrocarbon and Plastic Pollutants

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    2025年

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  • G. Reddy Koteswara,
  • S. Bhargavi,
  • D. Yamuna,
  • M. Anjani Devi,
  • G. Jeevana Lakshmi Kumar,
  • T. Manas,
  • Srikaram Adarsh,
  • Vazrala Bhavya Sai,
  • Harjeet Nath,
  • Maha Awjan Alreshidi,
  • Hussein Togun,
  • Deo Karan Ram,
  • Alok Prasad Das

摘要

Marine pollution constitutes a critical environmental challenge, with plastic waste disposal emerging as a primary culprit threatening the health of aquatic ecosystems globally. Improper waste management leads to the accumulation of plastic debris in our oceans, where it degrades into microplastics—particles smaller than five millimeters—posing a significant challenge for removal and remediation efforts. The inadvertent ingestion of these microplastics by marine organisms disrupts digestive processes and frequently leads to mortality. Furthermore, plastic waste disposal exacerbates the phenomenon of eutrophication, a condition characterized by excessive nutrient enrichment that introduces harmful toxins into marine environments. The situation is alarming, as estimates indicate that approximately eight million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans each year. Ocean currents then concentrate this plastic debris, forming vast plastic gyres, even in the most remote deep-sea regions like the Mariana Trench. The pervasive presence of these pollutants has severe health repercussions for marine life, jeopardizing the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems.