Environmental Politics Ocean Governance Questions
The concept of marine debris in ocean governance refers to the presence of human-made waste materials in the marine environment. It includes a wide range of items such as plastics, metals, glass, rubber, and other materials that are discarded or lost at sea. Marine debris poses significant environmental, economic, and health risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Ocean governance aims to address this issue by implementing policies and regulations to prevent and reduce marine debris, promoting sustainable waste management practices, and encouraging international cooperation to tackle this global problem.