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Oceans of Plastic: Understanding & Solving A Pollution Problem

Author :

Tracey Gray

Publisher :

CSIRO Publishing

Printed Book Price :

29.99 AUD / 1630 INR

Pages :

121

Year of Publication :

2022

Level of Content :

Edition :

1st Ed.

Posted On :

ISBN / ASN No. :

9781486312573

Introductory

About the Book

This books provides a overview of plastic pollution occurring in the ocean.

Oceans of Plastic: Understanding & Solving A Pollution Problem

Our Review about the Book

A colorful book with pictorial explanations to make us aware of the extent of marine plastic pollution and some of the solutions to address the issue. The details explained in a condense manner so as to maintain the interest level of the reader.


The book has 10 chapters covering aspects like - Importance of Oceans in our lives, Extent of pollution that has happened, Impact of plastic pollution on oceanic wildlife, Life phases of plastics in the Ocean,Ideas and different initiatives taken by some of the Communities to address the issue. It has also a glossary at the end with some key technical terms explained.


The author has given references of some of the notable incidents, scientific facts & terms related to plastic pollution, which we believe, are useful. Recommended for learners who would like to have a quick overview about plastic pollution in the ocean or for educational institutes or communities for conducting awareness programs.


Some references from the book -

* Each year more than 8–10 million tonnes of our plastic are entering the world’s oceans. This plastic is being blown into the sea by wind, washed into rivers or dropped into the ocean.

* 80 per cent of ocean rubbish comes from land and 20 per cent from fishing and ships.

* Rubber Duck Spill Incident

* Scientists estimate that a massive 5.5 trillion pieces of plastic are floating in the world’s oceans


And there are many more such interesting facts and details mentioned in the book. Please read the book to explore....


Wish you a Happy Reading

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Our Rating

******(Six) out of 10

Brief explanation about Ocean plastic pollution, causes, effects & "ideas to address" covered in a very concise manner. Well written content. This book may be useful for readers of all age groups from different backgrounds who are interested in about Marine Plastic Pollution. Recommended for beginner level.

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Oceans of Plastic: Understanding & Solving A Pollution Problem

plastic pollution, Ocean Pollution, Marine pollution, Impact of Plastic on marine Life, Role of Oceans, Lifetime of Plastic, Ideas to Address Plastic Pollution, Sustainability, Communities for Change

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