Eliminate the Patch: What the U.S. can do to solve the marine debris issue
Abstract
Marine debris is a growing problem with increasing presence in the media and public
mind. Effective solutions will require guiding federal policy combined with local
level planning. This project is a synopsis of research and mitigation techniques for
use by managers, municipalities, and citizens in their efforts to eliminate marine
debris. Many strategies are required to address the issue of marine debris, including
regulations, market-based incentives, and public action. Prevention measures before
clean ups are an economically and environmentally preferred solution. Public education
and raising awareness are essential and effective tools to mitigate marine debris.
For most locales, watershed-scale identification and targeting of concentrated sources
of litter is necessary for effective policy.
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Gubler, Anthony (2011). Eliminate the Patch: What the U.S. can do to solve the marine debris issue. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/3742.Collections
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