A Citizen's Guide to Plastics in the Ocean
Title | A Citizen's Guide to Plastics in the Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn O'Hara |
Publisher | |
Pages | 143 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Marine pollution |
ISBN |
A Citizens Guide to Plastics in the Ocean
Title | A Citizens Guide to Plastics in the Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn O'Hara |
Publisher | Ocean Conservancy |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
This publication gives an overview of the problems caused by plastic debris in the marine environment and describes how citizens and public officials are working together to solve these problems. Chapter I introduces the reader to the problems caused by plastic debris in the marine environment. Chapter II examines the types of debris that are known to cause the most severe problems. Chapter III discusses both the ocean and land-based sources of plastic debris. Chapter IV examines international, federal, and state authorities governing the disposal of plastics in the oceans, particularly entanglement of marine species in discarded plastic materials. Chapter V details how the problems caused by plastic debris are being addressed, and Chapter VI suggests ways that citizens can participate in these efforts. Chapter VII discusses the implications and scope of the problem for the future. Lists of agencies, people, organizations, reports, and other information are appended. (YP)
A Citizen's Guide to Plastics in the Ocean
Title | A Citizen's Guide to Plastics in the Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn J. O'Hara |
Publisher | |
Pages | 131 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Marine pollution |
ISBN |
A Citizen's Guide to Plastics in the Ocean
Title | A Citizen's Guide to Plastics in the Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn O'Hara |
Publisher | |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Marine pollution |
ISBN |
The Ocean Plastics Reduction Guide
Title | The Ocean Plastics Reduction Guide PDF eBook |
Author | European Investment Bank |
Publisher | European Investment Bank |
Pages | 77 |
Release | 2021-07-19 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9286150288 |
The objective of this guide is to raise awareness about the oceans' crucial importance to us and to the planet, and the growing threats posed by plastics discharged into and accumulating in the oceans. The guide outlines the key problems and challenges and how these can be addressed. The guide is promoting circular solutions to the ocean plastic pollution, and intends to inspire impactful action and change.
Saving the Earth
Title | Saving the Earth PDF eBook |
Author | Will Steger |
Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Pages | 348 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Report on the state of America's environment, a call to action, and a source of practical information for those who wish to act.
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Marine Debris
Title | Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Marine Debris PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1314 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Fisheries |
ISBN |