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A Closer Look at Marine Debris

Marine debris is a persistent problem in many coastal areas of the United States. There are a variety of potential economic losses associated with marine debris, including effects on commercial fisheries, effects on waterfront property values, costs incurred by local governments and volunteer organi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Patteson, Taj (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2020.
Colección:Marine and freshwater biology (Series)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Marine debris is a persistent problem in many coastal areas of the United States. There are a variety of potential economic losses associated with marine debris, including effects on commercial fisheries, effects on waterfront property values, costs incurred by local governments and volunteer organizations to remove and dispose of marine debris, and more general "existence" values reflecting the public's preference for a clean environment. This book discusses marine debris and steps to mitigate its effects.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (324 p.).
ISBN:9781536179736
1536179736