University of Molise, Department of Economics, Campobasso, Italy; CoNISMa, Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Scienze del Mare, Rome, Italy.
University of Molise, Department of Economics, Campobasso, Italy.
Mar Pollut Bull. 2023 Jul;192:115018. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115018. Epub 2023 May 24.
As marine plastic litter (MPL) accumulates in the ocean, the need for remediation solutions, such as fishing for litter (FFL) schemes, is very crucial. In order to support the implementation of FFL schemes, the opinion of some Italians were sampled. The present study investigates Italians' opinions about the contribution of FFL in reducing MPL, and the perceived benefits and costs of the scheme. Descriptive statistics, test analyses and a logit regression were carried out. The key findings show a high sensitivity and concern toward MPL, and a good knowledge of FFL experiences. In Italians' opinion, potential FFL costs incurred by fishers should be mainly borne by public institutions. Considering FFL benefits, Italians have no doubts about the effectiveness of fishing for litter in reducing MPL. Female and coastal residence, FFL knowledge and concern about MPL positively affected the perceptions of FFL benefits, while education has a negative effect on the beneficial perceptions of FFL.
随着海洋塑料垃圾（MPL）在海洋中不断积累，修复解决方案（如捞垃圾（FFL）计划）的需求变得至关重要。为了支持 FFL 计划的实施，我们对一些意大利人的意见进行了抽样调查。本研究调查了意大利人对 FFL 在减少 MPL 方面的贡献的看法，以及该计划的预期收益和成本。我们进行了描述性统计、测试分析和逻辑回归。主要研究结果表明，意大利人对 MPL 高度敏感和关注，对 FFL 经验也有很好的了解。在意大利人的意见中，渔民可能承担的 FFL 成本应由公共机构主要承担。考虑到 FFL 的收益，意大利人毫不怀疑捞垃圾在减少 MPL 方面的有效性。女性和沿海居民、FFL 知识和对 MPL 的关注积极影响了对 FFL 收益的看法，而教育对 FFL 收益的有利看法则有负面影响。
