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small noaa logo Home | Web Portals | Marine Debris
Marine debris is any man-made object discarded, disposed of, or abandoned that enters the coastal or marine environment. It may enter directly from a ship, or indirectly when washed out to sea via rivers, streams and storm drains. Marine debris threatens oceans and coasts; marine mammals, fish, and seabirds; human health and safety; and navigation.
NOAA's Marine Debris Program The NOAA Marine Debris Program is undertaking a national and international effort focusing on identifying, removing, reducing, and preventing debris in the marine environment.
GHOSTNET 2005: High Seas Debris Detection and Tracking in the North Pacific A program that uses satellite data to locate and map marine debris in the open ocean. The data gathered will be made available to aid in the removal or destruction of lost and discarded high seas driftnets (ghostnets).
Marine Debris Abatement Sources of debris in our oceans, its hazards, and what is being done about it. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Marine Debris in Canada Information and notices regarding marine debris in Canada.
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