{"id":51378,"date":"2024-09-25T09:16:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T08:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=51378"},"modified":"2024-09-25T09:16:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T08:16:32","slug":"scientists-urge-32-reduction-in-ocean-plastic-waste-by-2035","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/scientists-urge-32-reduction-in-ocean-plastic-waste-by-2035\/51378\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists urge 32% reduction in ocean plastic waste by 2035 to protect marine life"},"content":{"rendered":"
For the first time, the team has established a clear numerical target: a 32% reduction in plastic waste littering by 2035.<\/p>\n
This reduction is crucial to prevent further harm to marine ecosystems. By mapping the flow of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, the study underscores the importance of urgent action to mitigate marine plastic pollution.<\/p>\n
The problem of marine plastic pollution has escalated globally, with significant implications for both wildlife and human health.<\/p>\n
A 2022 study by Kyushu University revealed that 25.3 million metric tonnes of plastic have entered our oceans<\/a>, with nearly two-thirds remaining unmonitored. Without immediate intervention, the problem is expected to worsen, potentially causing irreversible damage.<\/p>\n Led by Professor Atsuhiko Isobe from the Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, the team has worked to track plastic pollution in the ocean.<\/p>\n Using computer models, they analysed how plastic waste moves, where it accumulates, and how it breaks down over time.<\/p>\nThe microplastic dilemma<\/h3>\n