PERSISTENT MARINE DEBRIS, PART 2: THE SOLUTION

Having identified the sources, health hazards and environmental effect of marine debris--particularly plastics--in Part 1 of this two-part series, this article deals with the measures available to mitigate or solve the problem. It covers the international treaty that took effect on 31 December 1988 to halt the ocean dumping of plastics, and with state and local efforts, beach cleanups, private corporate initiatives, environmental groups, and individual efforts.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Cottingham, D
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • Mariners Weather Log
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: No.4
  • ISSN: 0025-3367

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Oceans; Plastics; Prevention; Waste disposal
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00658898
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM