Articles related to "Marine Debris"
Marine Debris 101 for Boaters
Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website
marine debris 101 • marine debris • plastic pollution • solid waste management • marine debris education
Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website
marine debris 101 • marine debris • plastic pollution • solid waste management • marine debris education
Great Leatherback Turtle Race
Female leatherback turtles return from their nesting site wearing satellite tags to track their progress as the world watches, learns and, hopefully, helps protect them.
leatherback turtles • sea turtles • turtle conservation • satellite tracking • nesting beaches
Female leatherback turtles return from their nesting site wearing satellite tags to track their progress as the world watches, learns and, hopefully, helps protect them.
leatherback turtles • sea turtles • turtle conservation • satellite tracking • nesting beaches
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.
international coastal cleanup • marine debris • plastic pollution • ocean conservancy • solid waste disposal
Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.
international coastal cleanup • marine debris • plastic pollution • ocean conservancy • solid waste disposal
Marine Debris Mapping in Louisiana
The 2005 storm season left huge amounts of wreckage behind for waterfront residents living along the Gulf of Mexico that is hazardous to navigation and wildlife.
debris mapping project • gulf of mexico marine debris project • marine debris • katrina debris • katrina cleanup
The 2005 storm season left huge amounts of wreckage behind for waterfront residents living along the Gulf of Mexico that is hazardous to navigation and wildlife.
debris mapping project • gulf of mexico marine debris project • marine debris • katrina debris • katrina cleanup
Marine Debris Threats to the Ocean
Greenpeace International has released a report detailing the risk plastic pollution and marine debris poses to the environment called Plastic Debris in the World's Oceans
plastic pollution • ocean pollution • marine pollution • marpol • nonpoint source pollution
Greenpeace International has released a report detailing the risk plastic pollution and marine debris poses to the environment called Plastic Debris in the World's Oceans
plastic pollution • ocean pollution • marine pollution • marpol • nonpoint source pollution
Ocean Awareness with Sanctuary Sam
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
sanctuary sam • ocean awareness • marine debris • maritime education • marine literacy program
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
sanctuary sam • ocean awareness • marine debris • maritime education • marine literacy program
Fishing for Litter in Scotland
Efforts are being introduced in Scotland to reduce marine debris and litter through the Fishing for Litter program.
fishing for litter • fishing for litter scotland • marine debris • plastic pollution • marine litter
Efforts are being introduced in Scotland to reduce marine debris and litter through the Fishing for Litter program.
fishing for litter • fishing for litter scotland • marine debris • plastic pollution • marine litter
Clean Boating for Alaskans
The Alaska Marine Advisory Service has published a guide for clean boating that is appropriate for boaters everywhere.
clean boating • green boating • marine conservation • alaska marine advisory service • alaska sea grant
The Alaska Marine Advisory Service has published a guide for clean boating that is appropriate for boaters everywhere.
clean boating • green boating • marine conservation • alaska marine advisory service • alaska sea grant
10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Use to Help the Oceans
Because plastic is 100% non-biodegradable, plastic items that are used every day are finding their way into our water ways and creating the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.
pacific ocean garbage • pacific ocean garbage patch • north pacific gyre • island of garbage • island of trash
Because plastic is 100% non-biodegradable, plastic items that are used every day are finding their way into our water ways and creating the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.
pacific ocean garbage • pacific ocean garbage patch • north pacific gyre • island of garbage • island of trash
A Look at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
There is a growing problem lurking off the Pacific Coast - a large floating island of debris, two times the size of Texas created from an abundance of plastics and trash.
pacific ocean garbage • pacific ocean garbage patch • north pacific gyre • island of garbage • island of trash
There is a growing problem lurking off the Pacific Coast - a large floating island of debris, two times the size of Texas created from an abundance of plastics and trash.
pacific ocean garbage • pacific ocean garbage patch • north pacific gyre • island of garbage • island of trash
Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Environmental Web Sites
There are thousands of environmental sites on the web. Here are four you may not have heard of: Environmental Library, Salton Sea, National Safety Council-Environmental Health Center, Marine Debris.
environmental library • salton sea • environmental health center • national safety council • web sites
There are thousands of environmental sites on the web. Here are four you may not have heard of: Environmental Library, Salton Sea, National Safety Council-Environmental Health Center, Marine Debris.
environmental library • salton sea • environmental health center • national safety council • web sites
Ocean Guardian School Program
Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.
ocean guardian school program • ocean guardians • national marine sanctuaries • resource conservation grant • reducing marine debris
Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.
ocean guardian school program • ocean guardians • national marine sanctuaries • resource conservation grant • reducing marine debris
Plastic Bag Recycling Program
Many communities are considering regulations to encourage recycling of plastic bags. California passed landmark legislation that serves as a good example for others.
plastic bag recycling • plastic carryout bags • recycled plastic • ab 2449 • reuse grocery bags
Many communities are considering regulations to encourage recycling of plastic bags. California passed landmark legislation that serves as a good example for others.
plastic bag recycling • plastic carryout bags • recycled plastic • ab 2449 • reuse grocery bags
Environmental Damage Caused by Discarded Plastic
Increased use of plastic as a convenience leads to environmental pollution. On land, waste plastic is an eyesore while at sea plastic is a lethal marine pollutant.
environmental damage caused by discarded plastic • waste plastic • terrestrial eyesore • lethal marine pollutant • increase use of plastic
Increased use of plastic as a convenience leads to environmental pollution. On land, waste plastic is an eyesore while at sea plastic is a lethal marine pollutant.
environmental damage caused by discarded plastic • waste plastic • terrestrial eyesore • lethal marine pollutant • increase use of plastic
Plastic and PCB Causes of Water Pollution
Plastics degrade in the ocean, causing pollution and concentrating toxins, which may be finding their way into the marine food chain, despite wastewater treatment.
water pollution causes • effects of water pollution • marine life • types of water ocean pollution • ocean pollution
Plastics degrade in the ocean, causing pollution and concentrating toxins, which may be finding their way into the marine food chain, despite wastewater treatment.
water pollution causes • effects of water pollution • marine life • types of water ocean pollution • ocean pollution
Hawaiian Monk Seals Endangered
Marine ecosystem alteration, climate change and increased human pressure causing monk seal population to drop. Protection for juveniles is a major part of recovery plan.
hawaiian monk seal • endangered marine mammal • shark predation • climate change • marine pollution
Marine ecosystem alteration, climate change and increased human pressure causing monk seal population to drop. Protection for juveniles is a major part of recovery plan.
hawaiian monk seal • endangered marine mammal • shark predation • climate change • marine pollution
Ocean Pollution Causes & Effects
What are the nonpoint sources of ocean pollution? What are the effects of pollution on oceans? EPA citizen tips to help reduce causes and effects of ocean pollution.
ocean pollution causes effects • noaa lists nonpoint water pollution sources • lists of environmental problems • effects of ocean pollution • solution for ocean pollution
What are the nonpoint sources of ocean pollution? What are the effects of pollution on oceans? EPA citizen tips to help reduce causes and effects of ocean pollution.
ocean pollution causes effects • noaa lists nonpoint water pollution sources • lists of environmental problems • effects of ocean pollution • solution for ocean pollution
Pacific Island of Garbage
An enormous raft of waste material, estimated to cover an area the size of Texas (some say twice the size of the state), is floating in the North Pacific Ocean.
project kaisei • great pacific garbage patch • ocean debris • plastic vortex • north pacific gyre
An enormous raft of waste material, estimated to cover an area the size of Texas (some say twice the size of the state), is floating in the North Pacific Ocean.
project kaisei • great pacific garbage patch • ocean debris • plastic vortex • north pacific gyre
Unraveling Whale Entanglements
Disentanglement teams work in partnership with agencies like the Coast Guard to free marine mammals like whales that become entangled in debris and old fishing gear
whale entanglement • disentanglement team • marine mammal rescue • kegging • marine mammal entanglements
Disentanglement teams work in partnership with agencies like the Coast Guard to free marine mammals like whales that become entangled in debris and old fishing gear
whale entanglement • disentanglement team • marine mammal rescue • kegging • marine mammal entanglements
Ghost Nets - Death Traps of the Fishing Industry
Commercial fishing is a global, multi-billion dollar industry. It is the backbone of coastal nations' economies. As such, many species are depleted. So why waste?
ghostnets harm marine life • ghost nets kill animals • ghost nets pollute ocean • ghost nets • ghost net
Commercial fishing is a global, multi-billion dollar industry. It is the backbone of coastal nations' economies. As such, many species are depleted. So why waste?
ghostnets harm marine life • ghost nets kill animals • ghost nets pollute ocean • ghost nets • ghost net
Clean Boating Effort in California
Clean boating has a friend in the California Coastal Commission with its Clean and Green Boating Campaign led by California Department of Boating and Waterways.
clean and green boating campaign • promoting green boating • clean boating • california clean boating network • clean boating public outreach
Clean boating has a friend in the California Coastal Commission with its Clean and Green Boating Campaign led by California Department of Boating and Waterways.
clean and green boating campaign • promoting green boating • clean boating • california clean boating network • clean boating public outreach
Coast Guard HC-144A Ocean Sentry
The Coast Guard is adopting the HC-144A Ocean Sentry, a derivative of the well known CASA CN-235-300, to serve as its new medium range surveillance aircraft.
ocean sentry • hc-144a • casa • casa cn-235 • medium range surveillance aircraft; maritime patro
The Coast Guard is adopting the HC-144A Ocean Sentry, a derivative of the well known CASA CN-235-300, to serve as its new medium range surveillance aircraft.
ocean sentry • hc-144a • casa • casa cn-235 • medium range surveillance aircraft; maritime patro
Oceans Are Sick and Getting Sicker
On a single day in September 2008, volunteers picked up 3.2 million kilos of garbage from the world's beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways.
ocean debris • ghost nets • destroying marine habitats • ocean cleanup • beach cleanup
On a single day in September 2008, volunteers picked up 3.2 million kilos of garbage from the world's beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways.
ocean debris • ghost nets • destroying marine habitats • ocean cleanup • beach cleanup
Rowing for the Environment Ocean Rowers
A team of four American women are preparing to row across the Atlantic Ocean in December of 2009 to raise funds and awareness of marine debris in the ocean environment.
rowing for the environment • atlantic rowing race 2009 • woodvale challenge • woodvale fours class boat • ocean rowing
A team of four American women are preparing to row across the Atlantic Ocean in December of 2009 to raise funds and awareness of marine debris in the ocean environment.
rowing for the environment • atlantic rowing race 2009 • woodvale challenge • woodvale fours class boat • ocean rowing
Smart, Safe Diving Practices
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
The Great Pacific or Eastern Garbage Patch
Floating in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles off the California coast and stretching nearly to Japan, lies the world's largest garbage dump.
"great pacific garbage patch • north pacific subtropical gyre • marine litter • eastern garbage patch • albatross death by plastic
Floating in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles off the California coast and stretching nearly to Japan, lies the world's largest garbage dump.
"great pacific garbage patch • north pacific subtropical gyre • marine litter • eastern garbage patch • albatross death by plastic
Boating and Sailing Section Index
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Cleaning Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is where many plastic bottles go once emptied and thrown away. Unfortunately that plastic is killing sea life. Its time to clean it up.
great pacific ocean patch • pacific ocean • trash vortex • plastic • marine trash
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is where many plastic bottles go once emptied and thrown away. Unfortunately that plastic is killing sea life. Its time to clean it up.
great pacific ocean patch • pacific ocean • trash vortex • plastic • marine trash
Marine Wildlife Viewing
We enjoy watching whales, sea otters, and shorebirds on the waterfront. Protecting these animals will preserve the opportunity to watch them again in the future.
responsible wildlife viewing • marine wildlife viewing • whale watching • bird watching • marine wildlife
We enjoy watching whales, sea otters, and shorebirds on the waterfront. Protecting these animals will preserve the opportunity to watch them again in the future.
responsible wildlife viewing • marine wildlife viewing • whale watching • bird watching • marine wildlife
PE Programs for Your Frugal Family
Your kids may learn on the couch but that doesn't mean they need to become couch potatoes. Here are some frugal ideas for obtaining a physical education curriculum.
physical education • homeschool • curriculum • frugal
Your kids may learn on the couch but that doesn't mean they need to become couch potatoes. Here are some frugal ideas for obtaining a physical education curriculum.
physical education • homeschool • curriculum • frugal
Sea Turtle Conservation on a Georgia Island
Loggerhead turtle populations are declining worldwide. Volunteers with the Caretta Research Project help protect nests and escort hatchlings safely to the ocean.
loggerhead sea turtle • sea turtle conservation • eco-volunteers • conservation volunteer • volunteer vacations
Loggerhead turtle populations are declining worldwide. Volunteers with the Caretta Research Project help protect nests and escort hatchlings safely to the ocean.
loggerhead sea turtle • sea turtle conservation • eco-volunteers • conservation volunteer • volunteer vacations
Sea Turtles of the U.S. Gulf Coastal Waters
Of the five species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act, two nest fairly regularly on the beaches of Alabama.
gulf coast sea turtles • alabama sea turtles • gulf of mexico sea turtles • kemp's ridley sea turtles • loggerhead sea turtles
Of the five species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters, all of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act, two nest fairly regularly on the beaches of Alabama.
gulf coast sea turtles • alabama sea turtles • gulf of mexico sea turtles • kemp's ridley sea turtles • loggerhead sea turtles
Loggerhead Sea Turtles Face Extinction Risk
Loggerhead sea turtle populations are declining in many regions, a new scientific report warns. Some populations of loggerheads could be listed as endangered in 2010.
loggerhead sea turtles • sea turtle conservation • threats to sea turtles • endangered species • marine turtles
Loggerhead sea turtle populations are declining in many regions, a new scientific report warns. Some populations of loggerheads could be listed as endangered in 2010.
loggerhead sea turtles • sea turtle conservation • threats to sea turtles • endangered species • marine turtles
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