Completed

Title: Marine Debris Accumulation in Coastal Areas (2022-2023)

This project addresses gaps in understanding marine debris accumulation in coastal areas, undermining progress toward SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Through a systematic literature review, we synthesize global research, identify key issues, and develop an evidence database to support future research and education. Key outcomes include a peer-reviewed publication and a “living” repository of data to inform sustainable marine debris management. This initiative lays the foundation for a larger project and aligns with NSF’s sustainability-focused climate adaptation research.

People:

Investigators​: Galappaththi E.K (PI); Russell J.D. (VT)

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Students: Mitch Doby, Thomas Newsome, Sithuni Mimasha

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