An alarming marine litter crisis is threatening Lakshadweeps coastal and coral ecosystems

Category : Waste Management | Location : National  | Posted on 2025-02-28 06:30:07


An alarming marine litter crisis is threatening Lakshadweeps coastal and coral ecosystems

The study, published in the  Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), highlights the alarming levels of marine litter (ML), predominantly plastic, which is threatening the region’s fragile coastal biodiversity and coral  reef ecosystems. The findings underscore the urgent need for policy interventions and sustainable  waste management strategies to safeguard this ecologically significant region. 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/an-alarming-marine-litter-crisis-is-threatening-lakshadweeps-coastal-and-coral-ecosystems