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Marine Litter: Introduction |
 Our coast is precious for all—those that live by the sea and depend on coastal and marine resources for their subsistence, and those that visit beaches in their leisure time. Litter originating from the sea and the land, however, threatens the health of the coast and therefore ours as well. Explore the issues, activities, and information resources about this topic in this Burning Issue and contribute with new information that you may have. |
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The problem
What is marine litter, and what are the sources and impacts of marine litter?
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What is being done?
Explore the initiatives and laws in Angola, Namibia and South Africa.
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On the ground…
Find out what students in Angola, Namibia and South Africa have been doing to clean their coast. The BCLME Programme and the International Coastal Cleanup have engaged communities and schools to clean their beaches.
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Suggest, ask, discuss…
Share your views with other coastal stakeholders and pose your questions.
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Explore…
Find more information on the web and read more about the topic.
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Teachers' Manual
A guide for teachers who wish to introduce the topic in classes and plan activities with the students.
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