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1. oceanservice.noaa.gov › marine-debris › md01What is marine debris? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

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   Marine debris can range from tiny plastic pieces that can be too small to be seen with the human eye, to huge abandoned boats, construction materials, and household appliances. Although some of these items may eventually break down, plastics may remain in the environment forever. Plastics are the most common form of marine debris.

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2. marinedebris.noaa.gov › discover-marine-debrisWhat is Marine Debris? | Marine Debris Program

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   4 days ago · Marine debris is defined as any persistent solid material that is manufactured or processed and directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, disposed of or abandoned into the marine environment or the Great Lakes. Anything human-made and solid can become marine debris once lost or littered in these aquatic environments.

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4. www.noaa.gov › explainers › what-is-marine-debrisWhat is marine debris? | National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

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   Marine debris is considered anything that does not naturally belong in the water. It includes plastics and lost or abandon fishing gear. (NOAA) Download Image. Marine debris may end up nearby or far offshore, carried by oceanic currents and pushed by winds. Conditions, such as El Niño, and seasonal weather also affect how marine debris moves ...

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5. www.noaa.gov › plastics-in-oceanPlastics in the Ocean Infographic | Marine Debris Program

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Plastics in the Ocean Infographic. Plastics are the most common form of marine debris. They can come from a variety of land- and ocean-based sources, enter the water in many ways, and impact the ocean and Great Lakes. Once in the water, plastic debris never fully biodegrades. Infographic text: Commonly found Plastics include cigarette butts ...

6. oceanservice.noaa.gov › hazards › marinedebrisMarine Debris - NOAA's National Ocean Service

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   The mission of the NOAA Marine Debris Program is to investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris. Great Pacific Garbage Patch The name "Pacific Garbage Patch" has led many to believe that this area is a large and continuous patch of easily visible marine debris items such as bottles and other litter—akin to a literal island of trash that should be visible with satellite or ...

7. oceanservice.noaa.gov › hazards › marinedebrisA Guide to Plastic in the Ocean - NOAA's National Ocean Service

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   Plastics are the most common form of marine debris. They can come from a variety of land and ocean-based sources; enter the water in many ways; and impact the ocean and Great Lakes. Once in the water, plastic debris never fully biodegrades. Yellow text in the above graphic shows sources of plastic that eventually end up in the ocean.

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   What is the most common form of marine debris?

   • Plastics are the most common form of marine debris. They can come from a variety of land- and ocean-based sources, enter the water in many ways, and impact the ocean and Great Lakes. Once in the water, plastic debris never fully biodegrades. Infographic text: Commonly found Plastics include

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   What is marine debris?

   • Our ocean is filled with items that do not belong there. Huge amounts of plastics, metals, rubber, paper, textiles, lost fishing gear, abandoned boats, and other items enter the marine environment every day. All of these are marine debris, which is anything human-made and solid that is lost or littered in the ocean or Great Lakes.

   What is marine debris? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

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   What are the most dangerous types of marine debris?

   • Some of the most common and harmful types of marine debris are made of plastic, such as cigarette butts, plastic bags, food wrappers, and lost fishing gear. Marine debris can range from tiny plastic pieces that can be too small to be seen with the human eye, to huge abandoned boats, construction materials, and household appliances.

   What is marine debris? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

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   What causes marine debris?

   • Boats/nets: Fishing gear can become marine debris when it is lost or abandoned. Littering: Intentional littering or improper disposal of trash can cause marine debris. Rain & winds: Rain and wind can sweep debris into nearby water bodies. Streams & storm drains: Streams and storm drains can carry debris directly into the ocean or Great Lakes.

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   How does marine debris move?

   • Wind, gyres, currents and oceanic features, such as shorelines and eddies, all determine how and where marine debris moves. It is continuously mixed and moved by wind and wave action and widely dispersed both over huge ocean surface areas and throughout the water column.

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   What is the NOAA marine debris program?

   • The NOAA Marine Debris Program funds projects across the United States and territories that remove marine debris from shorelines, research the issue to better understand the problem, and prevent it from entering the ocean in the first place. You can make a difference too! Learn how you can help take on marine debris, no matter where you are.

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9. marinedebris.noaa.gov › fact-sheets › marine-debrisMarine Debris Fact Sheet | Marine Debris Program

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Marine Debris Fact Sheet. Learn more about marine debris— what it is, where it comes from, and how we can help. Marine Debris Fact Sheet. Introducción a los Desechos Marinos.