Plastic mulching in agroecosystems has increased the contamination of the farmlands by the buildup of microplastics. Microplastics influence the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil and, at the same time, reduce crop productivity, posing a major threat to food security. They also have the capability to interact and accumulate with other environmental contaminants, such as heavy metals, microbial pathogens and persistent organic pollutants, on their surfaces, increasing the risk of toxicity in the environment. Microplastics move from one trophic level to another in the food chain, posing a threat to human health. This paper talks about the issues of the plastic mulch films in agroecosystems and also links the existing knowledge to the current limitations in this area of research, and various future prospects have been identified and proposed.
The Scheme of Control and Enforcement Scheme (Scheme) of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) applies to all fishing vessels used or intended for use in fishing activities conducted on fisheries resources in the Regulatory Area. The scheme is divided into seven chapters: General Provisions (I), Control Measures (II), Monitoring of Fisheries (III), Vessel[…]
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[…]
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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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