Report of the interagency task force on persistent marine debris
Date
1988
Authors
Interagency Task Force on Persistent Marine Debris
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Office of Domestic Policy, Marine Mammal Commision
Abstract
This report discusses the problems with the use of petro-chemical compounds in the form of plastics. It lists the sources and types of marine debris, and programs and groups involved with the prevention of plastics pollution. The letter from thirty U.S. Senators requesting for President Reagan's assistance is included in the appendices.
Description
170 pgs.
Keywords
plastics, plastic debris, marine environment, disposal, plastic marine debris, environmental aspects, marine pollution, waste disposal in the ocean