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a hard thing to do. Nature, vol. 429,
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the recycling process spreads toxic
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Practical actions by governments and
people may slow down or even stop
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Plastic waste pollutes the open North
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vol. 432, no. 7013, 4 November,
pp. 12–14. The establishment of marine
protected areas on the high seas
is seen as a way to conserve valuable
biodiversity and fishing resources. Stassny, M. L. J., 2004. Saving Nemo. Natural
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aquaria may ultimately help conserve
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enter the marine environment in increasing
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The legal, economic and safety
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regime to prevent the spread of
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invasive species: cautionary tales
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