| Main Title |
Tackling marine debris in the 21st century / |
| Publisher |
National Academies Press, |
| Year Published |
2009 |
| OCLC Number |
261123635 |
| ISBN |
9780309126977; 0309126975 |
| Subjects |
Marine debris ;
Marine pollution
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EHAM |
TD427.M35 T34 2008 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
02/02/2009 |
| ERAM |
TD427.M35 T34 2009 |
5 copies |
Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
02/14/2011 |
| ESAM |
TD427.M35T34 2009 |
|
Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
04/13/2009 |
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| Collation |
xii, 206 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents Notes |
Understanding marine debris and its impacts -- Measures to prevent and reduce marine debris and its impacts -- Derelict fishing gear and fish aggregating devices -- Appendixes : A. Committee and staff biographies -- B. Acronyms -- C. Selected literature on quantities and impacts of marine debris -- D. Parties to MARPOL Annex V and member of regional fisheries management organizations -- E. Management of waste and derelict fishing gear. Identifies ways to reduce waste, improve waste disposal at ports, and strengthen the regulatory framework toward a goal of zero waste discharge into the marine environment. Progress will depend on a commitment to sustained funding and appropriate institutional support. From publisher description. |
