Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Marine Pollution

Marine pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the ocean and other bodies of water, which can have serious consequences on the environment, people, and economies. Pollution can come from a variety of sources, such as agricultural runoff, ship discharges, sewage effluent, and industrial waste. Common pollu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2643-0282 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Marine pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the ocean and other bodies of water, which can have serious consequences on the environment, people, and economies. Pollution can come from a variety of sources, such as agricultural runoff, ship discharges, sewage effluent, and industrial waste. Common pollutants include oil, plastic, heavy metals, agricultural chemicals, and marine debris. Marine pollution can have both direct and indirect impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems, leading to reduced biodiversity and impaired ecosystem services. It can also cause health risks for people who eat seafood or inhabit coastal and marine areas. To address the issue of marine pollution, individuals can participate in local cleanups and reduce the use of single-use plastics. Governments can also take measures such as establishing marine protected areas and regulating unwanted discharges from ships.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Marine Pollution, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Marine Science Journal (ISSN 2643-0282).

Journal editorial board
Begoña Martínez-Crego · Portugal Timo Arula · Estonia Raffaella Casotti · Italy

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