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Marine debris in the marine environment is usually linked with human activities, and is increasingly being recognized as an international pollution problem. The occurrence of man-made products, especially plastics, in the marine environment is a global problem. It is weaker in several developing cou...

Marine debris in the marine environment is usually linked with human activities, and is increasingly being recognized as an international pollution problem. The occurrence of man-made products, especially plastics, in the marine environment is a global problem. It is weaker in several developing countries where efficient waste disposal systems are lacking of. It threatens human health. Also entanglement in disuse fishing nets and ingestion of synthetic marine debris is increasingly recognized as an important stressor for marine life. It is difficult to check the status of marine debris. Because some marine debris has characteristics that is not biodegradable and move along with ocean currents to another country. International organizations and any of its countries have been trying to solve this problem. They are also actively looking for solutions through international conventions and regional cooperative configura tion. In this study, identify the status, concept, and characteristic of the marine debris. and figure out each of countries`s specific situation, and improvement. Examines the role of NGO and the limitations of the national and regional level to deal with the marine debris and look for the global level through international organizations. And it may be a way that leadership of UNEP or other international organizations is strongly necessary for marine debris issue.