Report of the interagency task force on persistent marine debris

Date

1988

Authors

Interagency Task Force on Persistent Marine Debris

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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

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