Date of Award
2025
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Marine Affairs
Department
Marine Affairs
First Advisor
Tracey Dalton
Abstract
The marine plastic debris problem, brought to people's attention in the 1970s, has been a growing environmental challenge. It is estimated today that society produces 400 million tonnes of plastic every year. Of the plastic produced, only a small percentage of the plastic is successfully recycled and reused. It is important to better understand people's perceptions of marine plastic debris, so policy makers can better define the problem, develop effective policies, and gain policy support. This study aims to fill a gap in knowledge around Rhode Islander’s perceptions of the marine plastic debris problem.
Recommended Citation
Cheney, Georgia, "A MIXED METHODS APPROACH TO IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF MARINE PLASTIC DEBRIS IN RHODE ISLAND" (2025). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 2620.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/2620