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Marine Litter is a global issue and can be found in all the seas from the equator to the poles, and in freshwater systems, such as rivers and lakes. Most of the marine litter is plastic and, as plastic production continues to increase, greater impacts are expected. Plastic marine litter dramatically affects marine life and ecosystems and has a great economic impact

The emerging field of satellite remote sensing for plastic detection is promising, but reliable in situ validation data are required to improve algorithms and approaches.