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Topic: Marine debris

NOAA removed approximately 57 tons of derelict fishing nets and plastic litter from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (link is external)'s tiny islands and atolls, sensitive coral reefs and shallow waters.

NOAA removes 57 tons of marine debris from Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

October 28, 2014

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Ocean & Coasts

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marine debris

NOAA’s Marine Debris Program reports on the national issue of derelict fishing traps

August 27, 2014

Focus areas:

Ocean & Coasts

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marine debris

NOAA economic study shows marine debris costs California residents millions of dollars

August 12, 2014

Focus areas:

Ocean & Coasts

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marine debris

NOAA awards $967,000 to 11 marine debris removal projects

September 4, 2013

Focus areas:

Ocean & Coasts

Topics:

marine debris

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