Coastal plastic pollution monitoring in Iceland

• Main Author: Laureen Burlat 1994-
• Other Authors: Háskóli Íslands
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Jarðfræði (námsgrein); Plast; Sjávarmengun; Strandir; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/40390

Plastic pollution has drastically increased in the world’s oceans since the mid-20th century due to poor waste management and irresponsible production. About 15% of all marine debris end-up in coastal areas, while the percentage of plastic among them range from 60% to 95%. In Iceland, six non-govern...