Effects of Marine Debris (Background)

In this unit, students will explore the effects of marine debris on wildlife and coastal communities and the potential hazards it poses to humans.

Turning the Tide on Trash is a learning guide on marine debris. This set of lesson plans and background information introduces educators, students and researchers to the topic of marine debris. The interdisciplinary education guide is designed to provide maximum flexibility in the classroom: it can be used as a stand-alone teaching tool or to supplement work in other subject areas. Appropriate for grades K-12.