Density Of Debris Research Articles

COMPOSITION AND DENSITY OF MACRO MARINE DEBRIS IN THE MANGROVE AREA OF KERAMAT VILLAGE MANANGGU SUB-DISTRICT BOALEMO REGENCY

This study aims to determine the composition and density of macro marine debris in the mangrove area of Keramat Village, Mananggu Sub-District, Boalemo Regency. This research was carried out from August to September 2021. Data collection was carried out using a purposive sampling survey method using 3 line transects to collect macro-sized waste types. The results of the study found that several types of waste in the mangrove area of Keramat Village consisted of plastic and non-plastic waste. The composition of plastic waste amounted to 99.14%, and non-plastic waste was 0.86%. The highest density was found in line transect 1 with a value of 6500 amount/ha.

A Population Dynamics Approach to the Distribution of Space Debris in Low Earth Orbit

The presence of the debris in the Earth’s orbit poses a significant risk to human activity in outer space. This debris population continues to grow due to ground launches, the loss of external parts from space ships, and uncontrollable collisions between objects. A computationally feasible continuum model for the growth of the debris population and its spatial distribution is therefore critical. Here we propose a diffusion-collision model for the evolution of the debris density in the low-Earth orbit and its dependence on the ground-launch policy. We parametrize this model and test it against data from publicly available object catalogs to examine timescales for the uncontrolled growth. Finally, we consider sensible launch policies and cleanup strategies and how they reduce the future risk of collisions with active satellites or space ships.

Immunohistochemical analysis with apoptosis and autophagy markers in periodontitis and peri-implantitis: Clinical comparative study.

Recently, the terms autophagy and apoptosis have been studied on implants, especially in cell culture and in vitro studies, but in vivo evaluations are limited. The aim of this study was to compare the differences in apoptosis and autophagy intensity at the molecular and cellular level in periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Sixty-four biopsy samples were obtained from 52 patients, 36 female and 16 male, whose mean age was between 18 and 75, and were included in the study. The periodontitis group was defined as PG (n:30 sample) and the peri-implantitis group as IG (n:34 samples). Granulation tissues as biopsy materials were collected, and immunohistochemical analysis was performed with hematoxylin-eosin, Masson's trichrome, anti-MAP1LC3A, anti-beclin, and anti-active caspase-3 antibodies and terminal TdT-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling (TUNEL) methods. The histological slide images were evaluated with the ImageJ software program. Inflammatory cell density in epithelial tissue, inflammatory cell density in connective tissue, the density of necrotic tissue debris, and collagen density in connective tissue were scored between 0 and 3 (0: none, 1: minimal, 2: moderate, 3: severe by hematoxylin-eosin and Masson's trichrome). The antibody binding reaction areas were evaluated per unit area (mm2 ) in connective tissue by immunohistochemical examination. As histochemical evaluations, there was no statistically significant differences the mean inflammatory cell density value in the epithelial tissue, inflammatory cell density value in the connective tissue, density value of necrotic tissue debris, collagen density value in the connective tissue between the groups. There was no statistically significant difference on immunohistochemical staining with LC3, caspase-3, Beclin-1 and TUNEL between the two groups (p > .05). A higher rate of inflammatory accumulation was shown on peri-implantitis, but no difference was found between periodontitis and peri-implantitis according to autophagy and apoptosis markers. Studies with high sample sizes with different markers are needed.

Ranking Sri Lanka among the World’s Top Mismanaged Waste Polluters: Does Model Data Change the Story?

The accumulation of Mismanaged Plastic Waste (MPW) in the environment is a global concern. The amount of waste generated by countries is estimated using globally available data layers and/or empirical surveys. Unlike globally available metadata, MPW estimates based on empirical surveys allow for better visualization of amounts, potential pathways, and hotspots. A model study conducted in 2015, based on global metadata, ranked Sri Lanka in fifth position among the world’s worst mismanaged plastic offenders. However, there is significant uncertainty in the source data on waste generation and the parameters used for model prediction, such as plastic usage (5.1 kg per person per day), since Sri Lanka is predominantly a service-based country with limited plastic-based manufacturing industries. The source data for plastic usage has been derived from a very limited study, biased toward waste hotspots that have not been verified. Our empirical data has shown that population density, one of the key parameters used for global ranking, is a weak predictor of debris densities. Therefore, we argue that the given plastic leakage data and the ranking is an error. Therefore, Sri Lanka’s position in the global ranking deserves reconsideration. Further, we propose the need for model predictions that rely on global metadata to be backed by robust and unbiased designed surveys that are based on empirical data and undergo intense baseline data verification to generate more precise predictions on litter quantities.

Investigation on beach debris on the historical nesting grounds of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Hainan Island, South China

Hainan Island used to be the most important nesting ground of green turtles in China before they disappeared about 37 years ago. Habitat degradation is one of the main reasons for the disappearance of sea turtles. Therefore, it is necessary to take action to evaluate and recover the historical nesting grounds if we hope for sea turtles to return in the future. In this study, we surveyed the beach debris on 13 historical nesting grounds of green sea turtles on Hainan Island. The beach debris on these nesting grounds mainly consisted of plastic, cigarette butts, foam, glass, and nylon, with plastic (including plastic blocks, cigarette butts, and foam) being the dominant type, accounting for 78.92% in number, followed by glass. The average density of beach debris was 0.314 pieces·m−2. Compared to other nesting grounds, the average quantity and density of beach debris in Hainan was lower, but the proportion of plastic debris was extremely high. After categorizing debris type, we found that most was from human coastal activities (35.54%), with debris at tourist beaches having the biggest proportion of debris from smoking supplies. The distribution characteristics of beach debris were related to the function of the beach, density of tourist, and the intensity of beach debris cleaning. It is recommended to further strengthen the emission reduction and clean-up of beach debris in Hainan Island, so as to restore the nesting habitat of sea turtles as soon as possible.

Characteristics and patterns of marine debris in the Chinese beach-sea continuum

The amounts of marine debris and plastic pollution have been growing dramatically in the environment. Floating marine debris can be transported between the sea and coastal zone by various processes. However, it remains unknown if marine debris in the sea and coastal zone are quantitatively related. This study collected time-series data on marine debris (including plastics) from China’s beaches and adjoining seas over a 10-year period (2012–2021). It aims to investigate (1) the characteristics of debris distribution in the beach-sea continuum, (2) the relationships among the density and accumulation density of marine debris on beaches, sea surfaces and seafloors. Our results show that the density of marine debris and plastics on beaches and seafloors in the pandemic period were 3–5 folds of those in the pre-pandemic period. The density (104682.4 ± 27793.0 items km–2) and accumulation density (1787.4 ± 220.0 kg km–2) of marine debris on beaches were significantly higher than those on both sea surfaces (3320.8 ± 446.0 items km–2 and 21.6 ± 5.7 kg km–2) and seafloors (2453.7 ± 868.4 items km–2 and 117.5 ± 70.4 kg km–2). The density of plastics on beaches (85373.0 ± 21633.8 items km–2) was significantly higher than that on sea surfaces (2915.4 ± 365.8 items km–2) and seafloors (2254.2 ± 717.1 items km–2). The density of small-to-medium (0–10cm) floating debris (3419.5 ± 418.2 items km–2) was more than 100 times higher than the density of large (> 10cm) floating debris (29.6 ± 3.1 items km–2). The proportion of plastics in marine debris on sea surfaces (83.3 ± 1.3%) was significantly higher than that on beaches (74.1 ± 2.5%) but not significantly different from that on seafloors (81.1 ± 3.0%). There are significant relationships between the density of debris on seafloors and that on beaches, between the density or accumulation density of debris on seafloors and that on sea surfaces. This study suggests that the density and accumulation density of marine debris on seafloors were closely associated with those on sea surfaces and beaches. The results can help to estimate the transportation, deposition and aggregation of marine debris from beaches and sea surfaces to seafloors.

Strategic action for waste management in Manado City to prevent marine debris input to Manado Bay: a preliminary study

Marine debris has become a serious threat for the coastal and marine environment. Their presence can degrade the quality of marine environments and also has negative impact on several aspects of people lives especially public health and aesthetics. Several efforts have been made, both short (to mitigate the impacts) and long terms (to manage them properly) efforts. Strategic action in waste management is very important in order to manage marine debris in Manado City; this is the objective of the research. In order to achieve the objective, several aspects on situation and condition of marine debris in Manado Bay has been described, and this include composition and density of debris at the coastal area, the quantity of the debris, waste management on land, the status of public awareness, the impact and degradation of marine debris in nature, institutional regulation, and waste management and planning. These aspects were analyzed to identify strengths and weaknesses before strategic actions for management are developed. The results showed that the composition, density, and quantity of marine debris in Manado Bay increased from 2017 to 2019. Waste management on land has been going well, the government institutions dealing with waste have been adequately arranged. Five strategic actions for waste management in Manado City to prevent the input of the waste to Manado Bay are proposed, they are: a) encouraging people to reduce the use of plastic-based products; b) involving people and community institution in waste management on land; c) increasing the activities of the community and community institution in keeping the environment (river, beach) clean; d) inviting the community and community institutions in working together to develop action programs which will be implemented jointly; and e) improvising the waste management according to existing regulations which include marine debris in specific management target and also incorporating rivers and other areas in waste management according to regulation.

MOVE-III: A CubeSat for the detection of sub-millimetre space debris and meteoroids in Low Earth Orbit

The Munich Orbital Verification Experiment (MOVE) is a CubeSat student project housed at the Scientific Workgroup for Rocketry and Spaceflight at the Technical University of Munich. MOVE-III is the fourth CubeSat under development, and the first 6U mission of the MOVE project that will carry a dedicated scientific payload in orbit. The mission aims at acquiring in-situ observations of sub-millimetre space debris and meteoroids in Low Earth Orbit, with the objective of compiling a dataset of flux, as well as object mass and velocity measurements that can be used for the validation of the small object estimates of space debris models and support further studies related to the characterisation of the space environment. The MOVE-III CubeSat employs the MOVE-BEYOND platform and is planned to carry three Debris Density Retrieval and Analysis (DEDRA) plasma ionization sensors. The Preliminary Design Review has been completed in early 2022, with the next milestone being the Critical Design Review, planned for 2023. The paper elaborates on the scientific objectives of the mission and the expected data products, provides an overview of the detector operation principle and presents the overall system architecture, the platform configuration and the subsystem interaction. Considerations on the debris mitigation aspects of the mission are additionally discussed.

Spatial variation of plastic debris on important turtle nesting beaches of the remote Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean

We report Anthropogenic Marine Debris (AMD) in Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, globally amongst the most isolated island groups. AMD on 14 island beaches in five atolls were surveyed in 2019 using two techniques: Marine Debris Tracker (MDT) along littoral vegetation and photoquadrats in open beach. Over 60 % of AMD in both beach zones was composed of plastics, especially bottles and fragments (mean = 44.9 %, 27.2 %, range = 16.5–73.2 %, 4.8–55.9 % respectively in vegetation; mean = 28.7 %, 31.5 %, range = 17.7–40.7 %, 11.6–60.0 % respectively in open beach). The density of plastic debris in littoral vegetation (MDT data: 1995 bottles, 3328 fragments per 100 m2) was 10-fold greater than in open beach (photoquadrat data: 184 bottles, 106 fragments per 100 m2). Significant latitudinal variation in vegetation AMD occurred (8-fold greater in southern atolls, p = 0.006). AMD varied within island zones: most debris observed on oceanside beaches (oceanside vs lagoon, W = 365, p < 0.001; ocean vs island tip, W = 107, p = 0.034). Standardisation of surveys using the open-source MDT App is recommended. Debris accumulation hotspots overlapped with sea turtle nesting habitat, guiding future beach clean-up prioritisation.

Assessment of Marine Debris on Hard-to-Reach Places Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Segmentation Models Based on a Deep Learning Approach

It is difficult to assess the characteristics of marine debris, especially on hard-to-reach places such as uninhabited islands, rocky coasts, and seashore cliffs. In this study, to overcome the difficulties, we developed a method for marine debris assessment using a segmentation model and images obtained by UAVs. The method was tested and verified on an uninhabited island in Korea with a rocky coast and a seashore cliff. Most of the debris was stacked on beaches with low slopes and/or concave shapes. The number of debris items on the whole coast estimated by the mapping was 1295, which was considered to be the actual number of coastal debris items. However, the number of coastal debris items estimated by conventional monitoring method-based statistical estimation was 6741 (±1960.0), which was severely overestimated compared with the mapping method. The segmentation model shows a relatively high F1-score of ~0.74 when estimating a covered area of ~177.4 m2. The developed method could provide reliable estimates of the class of debris density and the covered area, which is crucial information for coastal pollution assessment and management on hard-to-reach places in Korea.

Abstract 2943: Acoustic cell separation platform for efficient preparation of single cell/nuclei suspension from complex samples for genomics analysis

Abstract Preparing a single cell suspension is a critical step in any solid tissue for genomics analysis as the presence of cellular debris, dead cells and free RNA will cause incorrect cell count, noise in sequencing read and possibly clogging of the microfluidic chip. Single cell preparation not only involves the tissue dissociation process but the “clean-up” step of the dissociation product. Current methods for removing dead cells and debris use magnetic beads and density gradient centrifugation, which are lengthy and costly, and often result in low cell recovery. Here we present a high-speed acoustic cell separation platform—MARS® Sample Preparation system. The system has three independent modules and each has an acoustic cell processing chip (CPC) which creates different moving trajectory of live cells, dead cells, and cellular debris in the acoustic field to achieve high efficiency of single cell separation. MARS® sample preparation provides fast, gentle, and label-free protocol to separate single cells and single nuclei from various types of organs and dissociation processes including manual enzymatic approach and automatic platform. Separated single cells and nuclei demonstrate compatibility with the downstream single cell genomics platform. We here report the separation of live single cells and nuclei from mouse brain tissue dissociation with over 99% removal of myelin and other debris, and 60%-80% recovery of cells and nuclei. Those results were obtained on the MARS® with 0.8mL/min flow rate and three samples in parallel process. Samples before and after MARS® acoustic process were analyzed with both flow cytometry and imaging-based cell counter. The performance of “clean-up” of the acoustic process was compared to conventional Percoll based centrifugation method and showed significant advantage. The results of separating kidney cells/nuclei, lung cells/nuclei, as well as spleen cells also demonstrated high debris removal and cell recovery over several samples processed in multiple batches. MARS® sample preparation platform and its acoustic technology provide a powerful new tool for single cell preparation for expanded application of single cell genomics. Citation Format: Liping Yu. Acoustic cell separation platform for efficient preparation of single cell/nuclei suspension from complex samples for genomics analysis [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2022; 2022 Apr 8-13. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2022;82(12_Suppl):Abstract nr 2943.

Superior low cycle fatigue property from cell structures in additively manufactured 316L stainless steel

We have investigated the low cycle fatigue (LCF) properties and the extent of strengthening in a dense additively manufactured stainless steel containing different volume fractions of cell structures but having all other microstructure characteristics the same. The samples were produced by laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), and the concentration of cell structures was varied systematically by varying the annealing treatments. Load-controlled fatigue experiments performed on samples with a high fraction of cell structures reveal an up to 23 times increase in fatigue life compared to an essentially cell-free sample of the same grain configuration. Multiscale electron microscopy characterizations reveal that the cell structures serve as the soft barriers to the dislocation propagation and the partials are the main carrier for cyclic loading. The cell structures, stabilized by the segregated atoms and misorientation between the adjacent cells, are retained during the entire plastic deformation, hence, can continuously interact with dislocations, promote the formation of nanotwins, and provide massive 3D network obstacles to the dislocation motion. The compositional micro-segregation caused by the cellular solidification features serves as another non-negligible strengthening mechanism to dislocation motion. Specifically, the cell structures with a high density of dislocation debris also appear to act as dislocation nucleation sites, very much like coherent twin boundaries. This work indicates the potential of additive manufacturing to design energy absorbent alloys with high performance by tailoring the microstructure through the printing process.

A rapid assessment technique for coastal plastic debris sampling: Applications for remote regions and community science

Marine debris is an environmental issue of increasing importance worldwide, with 80% of marine plastics estimated to originate from land-based sources. While much work has been conducted to quantify plastics in coastal environments, many of these approaches are site-specific and not amenable to rapid surveys. We surveyed beaches around Nova Scotia, Canada for plastic and other anthropogenic debris to: 1) quantify debris density on the high tide line; and 2) test a rapid survey technique using digital photos, with applications for community science and remote regions. Most (72%) beaches in Nova Scotia contained debris, but plastic densities along the daily high tide line were relatively low (mean 0.2 debris/m2) with little interannual variation. Despite small differences in plastic densities between observers, this rapid assessment technique appears viable for relative quantification and monitoring of plastic debris on beaches across large geographic scales to assess trends and sources.

Oil debris and viscosity monitoring using optical measurement based on Response Surface Methodology

This paper aims at the development of a method for monitoring oil debris as well as oil viscosity, using the optical measurement. An on-line optical oil debris sensor is designed firstly, then a multi-target tracking algorithm based on Gaussian Mixture Model is custom-developed to compute the properties (velocity, diameter) of wear debris in micro-flow channel through images captured by sensor. A mathematical relationship between debris velocity and debris diameter, debris density, oil flow, oil viscosity, oil temperature is statistically established using a three-level-five-factor box behnken design approach based on response surface methodology analysis. Then the analysis of variance is used to confirm the significance of the variables and their interactions. Finally, to validate the mathematical model, an experiment is carried out to compare its performance to that of results obtained using a pin disc test rig. The results demonstrate the measurement error of debris density and oil viscosity is 6.07% and 7.97%, respectively. The proposed approach has excellent suitability to monitor the oil condition.

Velocity and distribution velocity of meteoroids and space debris in near-earth space

The problems of assessing a risk of damaging a spacecraft by meteoroids and space debris are fairly important. The probability of not damaging a SC depends on the properties of its structural elements, particle flux density and velocity of hypervelocity meteoroids and/or space debris. This article offers an analytical review of papers (primarily foreign ones) assessing velocity of meteoroids based on the experimental evidence. Stated are general requirements for experimental data acceptable for acquiring reliable meteoroid velocity data. Compared are meteoroid velocity values obtained from different models, including the data presented in the current national domestic standards. Based on the analysis of experimental data accumulated so far, the most probable values of meteoroid and space debris velocities to be used in ballistic limit equations have been proposed. Key words: meteoroid, space debris, spacecraft shielding against meteoroids, meteoroid environment, meteoroid flux density and velocity.

GERAKAN BERSIH PANTAI BERSAMA SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG PARIWISATA HALAL DI PESISIR PANTAI TELUK KECAMATAN LABUAN

According to Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2018 on Handling Marine Waste, Marine Waste is garbage that comes from land, water, and coastal bodies that flow into the sea or garbage that comes from activities in the sea. While plastic waste is garbage that contains polymer compounds. This plastic waste has become the largest component of marine debris. Marine debris is found in all marine habitats, ranging from densely populated areas to remote locations that are untouched by humans; from coastal and shallow water areas to deep sea troughs. The density of marine debris varies from location to location, influenced by human activities, aquatic or weather conditions, the structure and behavior of the Earth's surface, the entry point, and physical characteristics of the waste material. Halal lifestyle has become a trend of need in the world. Halal tourism is part of the tourism industry that provides tourism services. By referring to islamic rules, in addition to the trend of halal tourism the majority of Muslims around the coastal village of Labuan subdistrict bay make an important factor that must be considered in the halal lifestyle by a Muslim. This research aims to invite the community around TPI Bay and Labuan Subdistrict Batako to participate in the Garbage Collection Movement to be used as Halal Tourism on the Coast of Labuan District Bay in 2021.

Collision Probability of Debris Clouds Based on Higher-Order Boundary Value Problems

Debris clouds stemming from the breakup of objects pose a threat to spacecraft. Here, a method based on higher-order boundary value problems (BVPs) is presented to analyze the hazard of debris clouds. The higher-order transfer map from initial velocity space to final position space is obtained with the use of differential algebra. An adaptive homotopic scheme is proposed to solve the perturbed BVP, where the transfer map is used to correct the residuals. Then, higher-order expansions of the BVP solution and the Jacobian with respect to the final position are derived, and the debris density inside a spacecraft envelope is calculated with the expansions. The simulation results show that the proposed higher-order method contributes to accelerating the convergence of perturbed BVP solvers. The density transformation method based on the map is validated by Monte Carlo simulations. The effects of perturbations on the collision risk are shown.

Coarse woody debris density and carbon concentration by decay classes in mixed montane wet tropical forests

AbstractThe role of coarse woody debris (CWD) in the global carbon (C) cycle is growing under increasing tree mortality driven by climate variability and disturbances. Quantifying C in CWD critically depends on accurate estimates of CWD density and C concentration in CWD. This study considered the main decomposition pathways (the proportions of CWD decomposed by fungi vs. invertebrates; fungal decay types) and the relationships between decay class, wood density, moisture, and C content of CWD in old‐growth mixed monsoon montane tropical forests in Vietnam based on the inventory of 359 CWD pieces. The bulk density of wood of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th decay classes averaged 0.56, 0.49, 0.37, 0.28, and 0.15 g cm−3, respectively. The density reduction across decay classes did not significantly differ for snags, stumps, branches, leaning, and lying logs. Wood density was negatively related to wood moisture. The wood mass loss averaged 0%, 20%, 37%, 54%, and 74% in the CWD of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th decay classes, respectively. Signs of invertebrate activity were recorded on 3% of CWD pieces. Among CWD samples with identifiable decay type, 88% were decomposed by white‐rot, 8% were decomposed as brown‐rot, and 4% of pieces contained both white‐ and brown‐rot patches. The mean C concentration in wood was 46.5%. It did not change with decay class. Our research provides an empirical basis for future inventories of CWD carbon stocks in Asian montane tropical mixed forests.

Empowering Local Practitioners to Collect and Report on Anthropogenic Riverine and Marine Debris Using Inexpensive Methods in India

This article includes a review of the literature on marine debris in an Indian context and introduces a replicable, scientific, and inexpensive collection method to build capacity and inform policymakers. We share baseline data resulting from ten cleanups using these methods in India. This method was introduced in a 2019 workshop to train Indian researchers, leading to local-led collections in three states and two Union Territories (8 beaches, 2 riversides) yielding 33,474 individual pieces of debris weighing a total of 599.15 kg. Plastic was the most frequently found material at all ten collection sites, comprising from 45% to 89% of all items found. The research establishes a baseline data collection at ten locations, with debris density at sites ranging from 0.38–3.86 items/m2. Application of the Clean Coast Index yields resulting rankings of moderate (1 site), dirty (2 sites), and extremely dirty (7 sites). Researchers also identified 2461 brands in analysis at six sites, 76% of which were Indian in origin. Replication of the methods in other Indian regions among the community of thirty-three practitioners was below target for collection (41%) and brand audit (8.3%) with 25% of teams sharing data with the community of practitioners and 12.5% sharing results with local policymakers. The analysis indicates debris is overwhelmingly composed of plastic from residential activities. The methods empower practitioners to collect and report on debris, ground-truthing global debris estimates, and illuminating the missing plastic problem.

Characterization of anthropogenic marine macro-debris affecting coral habitat in the highly urbanized seascape of Mumbai megacity

Marine debris has become a major form of pollution and a serious ecosystem health concern. The present study evaluates the accumulation, origin, and fate of debris in intertidal coral habitats of Mumbai-one of the world's highly populated coastal cities on the west coast of India. Predominantly, seven hermatypic coral species belonging to seven genera and five families were identified and mainly represented by Pseudosidastrea, Porites, and Bernardpora. In terms of number, the mean density of marine debris was 1.60 ± 0.13 SE items/m2, which is higher than the global average. The mean density of plastic debris was 1.46 ± 0.14 SE items/m2. Approximately 9% of total coral colonies were in physical contact with debris, and 22% of these colonies showed visible signs of partial bleaching. Single use plastic bags and wrappers were dominant plastic debris. The study area was characterized as ‘very poor cleanliness’ according to the Beach Quality Indexes, which include the Clean Coast Index, General Index, and Hazardous Items Index. The numerical model indicates the influence of river discharge and probable areas of plastic accumulation with high tidal currents in this region, maneuvering the spatial advection of litter in the nearshore areas. Combined analysis of ground-truthing and model simulation implies that the possible contributing sources of litter were representatives of land-based and sea-originated. The overall results point to increasing anthropogenic stressors threatening coastal coral communities, including marine debris pollution. It is advocated to adopt an integrated coastal zone management approach supported by coordinated policy frameworks could guide the mitigation of the debris footprint in coastal environments.