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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
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plastic pollution
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nonpoint source pollution
One Helluva Cell
Fish have been dying in great numbers across the United States--for years. Try an estimated 11.7 million in one year in 22 states. Try 14.3 million in Texas in less than a year. A million in one month in North Carolina. It's not just fish either. Dolphins, sea turtles, whales, sea lions, seals and birds die too. And people become ill.
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pfiesteria
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phytoplankton
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toxic effects
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Sea Otters and Marine Pollution
Sea otters immune compromised by marine contaminants. Heart disease, toxoplasmosis and other infections seen. Some shark attack deaths may be result of increased disease.
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endangered southern sea otters
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contaminant exposure
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toxoplasmosis and sarcocystis encephalitis
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shark attacks
Sunscreens Threaten Coral Reefs
Possible harm from sunscreen lotion added to damage done by climate change, overfishing, marine pollution and souvenir collecting as coral reef ecosystem losses continue.
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coral reef ecosystem
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sunscreen lotions
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coral bleaching
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reef algae virus
Worldwide Coastal and Ocean Woes Continue
Coastal and ocean environmental woes continue. Examples include the coasts and oceans off the U.S., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South America.
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oceans
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penguin
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logging
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erosion
Carbon Releases Menace Coral Reefs
Increased global levels of carbon dioxide emissions and temperatures will raise levels of ocean acidification and threaten the long term survival of coral reef ecosystems
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global warming
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ocean acidification
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coral bleaching
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environmental stewardship
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geoss
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.
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hawaiian monk seal
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endangered marine mammal
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shark predation
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climate change
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Human Factors in Oil Spills
New research points to a need to focus on the human factors that can contribute to oil spill incidents.
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marine oil spill prevention
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human factors in oil spills
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oil spill control
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rcac
National Aerial Surveillance Plan
Canada uses high technology aircraft and satellite systems to detect, deter, and prosecute ship-source marine pollution.
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national aerial surveillance plan
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nasp
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pollution surveillance aircraft
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maritime surveillance system 6000
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ship-source marine pollution
Oil Pollution Response
If you encounter an oil or fuel spill, take action to resolve it. Oil spills must be controlled, contained, cleaned up, and reported.
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oil spill response
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oil spill cleanup
Taking Care of the Bilge
Preventive maintenance and proactive bilge care will greatly reduce the environmental impact of inadvertent oil discharge from boats.
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bilge care
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clean boating
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preventive engine maintenance
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pumpout service
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An Interview With Jean-Michel Cousteau
Words from the ocean's greatest advocate, Jean-Michel Cousteau on the state of our seas and the best dives in the world.
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