Trends in Marine Debris in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico 1996-2003
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| contents | Trends in Marine Debris in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico 1996-2003 Christine A. Ribic Seba B. Sheavly David J. Rugg Ciencias de la Tierra trends beaches Caribbean monitoring Marine debris Marine debris is a widespread and globally recognized problem. Sound information is necessary to understand the extent of the problem and to inform resource managers and policy makers about potential mitigation strategies. Although there are many shortterm studies on marine debris, a longer-term perspective and the ability to compare among regions has heretofore been missing in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. We used data from a national beach monitoring program to evaluate and compare amounts, composition, and trends of indicator marine debris in the U.S. Caribbean (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the Gulf of Mexico from 1996 to 2003. Indicator items provided a standardized set that all surveys collected; each was assigned a probable source: ocean-based, land-based, or general-source. Probable ocean-based debris was related to activities such as recreational boating/fishing, commercial fishing and activities on oil/gas platforms. Probable land-based debris was related to land-based recreation and sewer systems. General-source debris represented plastic items that can come from either ocean- or land-based sources; these items were plastic bags, strapping bands, and plastic bottles (excluding motor oil containers)... 2011 artículo científico 1646-8872 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=388340132002 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=3883 Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada - Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management application/pdf Associação Portuguesa dos Recursos Hídricos Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada - Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (Portugal) Num.1 Vol.11 |
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| spellingShingle | Trends in Marine Debris in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico 1996-2003 Christine A. Ribic Ciencias de la Tierra trends beaches Caribbean monitoring Marine debris Trends in Marine Debris in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico 1996-2003 Christine A. Ribic Seba B. Sheavly David J. Rugg Ciencias de la Tierra trends beaches Caribbean monitoring Marine debris Marine debris is a widespread and globally recognized problem. Sound information is necessary to understand the extent of the problem and to inform resource managers and policy makers about potential mitigation strategies. Although there are many shortterm studies on marine debris, a longer-term perspective and the ability to compare among regions has heretofore been missing in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. We used data from a national beach monitoring program to evaluate and compare amounts, composition, and trends of indicator marine debris in the U.S. Caribbean (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the Gulf of Mexico from 1996 to 2003. Indicator items provided a standardized set that all surveys collected; each was assigned a probable source: ocean-based, land-based, or general-source. Probable ocean-based debris was related to activities such as recreational boating/fishing, commercial fishing and activities on oil/gas platforms. Probable land-based debris was related to land-based recreation and sewer systems. General-source debris represented plastic items that can come from either ocean- or land-based sources; these items were plastic bags, strapping bands, and plastic bottles (excluding motor oil containers)... 2011 artículo científico 1646-8872 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=388340132002 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=3883 Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada - Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management application/pdf Associação Portuguesa dos Recursos Hídricos Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada - Journal of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (Portugal) Num.1 Vol.11 |
| title | Trends in Marine Debris in the U.S. Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico 1996-2003 |
| topic | Ciencias de la Tierra trends beaches Caribbean monitoring Marine debris |
| url | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=388340132002 |