Abstract:<p>Over 8 tonnes of plastic are removed from the coastlines of the Galapagos Islands each year. Although the Galapagos Marine Reserve is expanding to ensure an even larger protection of its unique biodiversity, the island authorities face the challenge to effectively remove plastic from its shorelines due to limited resources. We are developing a clean-up efficacy model that will optimize for most cost-effective and least-invasive clean-up locations. Network (connectivity) theory is widely applie… Show more
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