Mapping the sources and strands of marine debris via particle modelling and In-situ sampling approaches in archipelagic countries.

ABSTRACT: Marine debris (MD) is a global issue that remains unresolved in Indonesia where the accumulation of this kind of pollution poses a significant threat to the marine ecosystem and health of the ocean. Understanding the sources and locations of stranded debris is crucial in identifying the required regulations and mitigation strategies. This study used the hypothetical sources to identify the stranded debris along the coastline of Selayar Island and its surrounding seas. Using a combination of simulation and in-situ sampling methods, the simulation considered 13 hypothetical sources based on external factors such as river locations and surface ocean currents. This simulation result was then validated the simulation against beach litter observations and interview results with people. The resul

SUBMITTER: Purba NP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11519466 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature