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Meeting the Marine Debris Problem with Perseverance in the Pacific
 Debris, including rope, plastic bottles, and various pieces of plastic, are strewn across a rocky coastline.
Reducing Single-Use Plastics on College Campuses
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The NOAA Marine Debris Program 2022 Accomplishments Report is Now Available!
A tangle of old fishing net and ropes on a rocky ocean shore.
Traveling Marine Debris Tournament Making a Big Impact
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New Year, Same Goal: A Debris Free Florida
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The 2023 Marine Debris Calendar Is Now Available!
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  • Meeting the Marine Debris Problem with Perseverance in the Pacific
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