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Conducting shoreline, near-shore, and other in-water removal efforts is necessary for reducing the immediate threats and harm caused by marine debris. However, once marine debris is removed from the environment, many have issues with identifying options for disposing of it in their area. This document runs through a few disposal options to consider following marine debris removal activities.
For citation purposes, unless otherwise noted, this article was authored by the NOAA Marine Debris Program.