Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, cilt.5, sa.Special , ss.63-69, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Çanakkale Strait is a busy waterway and an important recreational area for the city of Çanakkale frequented by locals and tourists throughout the year. This study was carried out on a constructed coastal rocky area located in the vicinity of the city Center of Çanakkale, between 2021-2022 in order to determine the extent of litter accumulation, type of litter as produced materials and use purposes. A total of 3528 and 1777 items were collected in 2021, and 2022, respectively. Results indicated that litter density was higher than the majority of studies reported from other locations along the Turkish coasts. The most common marine litter was made up of plastics which amounted to 80.24% and 59.65% of total litter composition in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Mixed packing materials were predominant and indicated extensive use of plastic materials in food and beverage sector. Public awareness towards proper ways of litter disposal, use of biodegradable packing materials, beach cleaning and waste management are critical for successful litter management, especially in coastal areas.