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Hawaii State Parks Water Bottle Filling Station Project

Piles of water bottles removed from the ocean.

Hawai‘i Nei Marine Debris Removal Partnership

Pile of derelict fishing gear on a beach.

Maryland Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide

Vessels and other debris in water following a storm.

2020 Marine Debris Calendar Art Contest Winners

Artwork of a pufferfish, narwhal, jellyfish, and other marine animals surrounded by marine debris and the text “Don’t be snobbish! Pick up rubbish!” by Verona M, Grade 1, Hawaii.

Great Lakes Land-based Marine Debris Action Plan 2018 Action Summary Report Released

debris on a beach.

2018 Hawaii Marine Debris Action Plan

Hawaii crew cleaning up marine debris

The NOAA Marine Debris Program is the U.S. Federal government's lead for addressing marine debris.

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