In this study, the most popular Chinese social media platform (WeChat) was analysed, and online dissemination data (2015–2020) for six years was collected and comprehensively analysed to determine public attention, attitudes, and opinions regarding MPs. Content analysis and generalised linear models showed that MP-related information was widely propagated through diverse social groups, especially traditional media publishers (i.e., newspapers and television), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and developed coastal regions. From the study, it was concluded that the public has paid more attention to MP pollution in marine environments and human health-related issues (e.g., food and drinking water). The paper emphasises that increased environmental awareness can evoke a greater public willingness to reduce plastic usage. To deepen environmental education, more efforts are needed to include more impactful publishers living around important ecological zones and regions with high consumption of plastic products (e.g., agricultural areas with excessive use of mulch) to propagate knowledge and information on risk, source, and pollution control on social media platforms.
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For the purpose of ensuring that fishing activities are in compliance with South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs), this CMM provides regulations that make it easier to monitor, control, and monitor fishing activities. It is the responsibility of the Contracting Parties, cooperating non-contracting party (CNCPs), and participating fishing entities (PFEs) to[…]
In the context of sustainable fishing activities, this Regulation establishes specific rules regarding the eligibility of costs associated with operations that aim to protect and restore marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, this Regulation addresses the eligibility of costs for operations that aim to mitigate climate change and improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels. Furthermore,[…]
The Third Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Strategic Plan (2022-2030) sets out a clear roadmap for achieving the CRFM’s vision of effective management, conservation and sustainable use of our fisheries and aquaculture resources, to maximise social and economic benefits in the CRFM Member States. The plan was approved by the Eleventh Special Meeting of the[…]
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