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Prevention is the ultimate solution to the marine debris problem. Using outreach and education to work with groups such as students and community members can stop marine debris at its source.

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University of the Virgin Islands Master’s of Marine and Environmental Science alumna, Kyle Jerris, sorts marine debris at the 2018 Great Mangrove Cleanup on St. Thomas.
An Eckerd College student with a reusable tumbler.
Instructor Kiran Sinha points out organs and a student begins to gag.
A large black plastic inflated whale covering half of a basketball court.
A group of people smile for a picture while holding large, paper bags that will be used to collect trash.
Students create recycling signage (Photo: Hawaii Wildlife Fund).
A person stands next to a monofilament recycling bin that is located near the water.
Students participate in Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Marine Debris Education at the Feiro Marine Life Center.
Debris is displayed in the Anchorage Museum.
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