Tackling marine debris in the 21st century /
The debris of modern living frequently finds its way into our waterways and down to the ocean. The rest is transport to the sea by rivers, wind, sewers, and beachgoers. Given the diversity and abundance of sources, the persistent nature of most plastics, and the ability of tides and currents to carr...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autores Corporativos: | , , |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Academies Press,
©2008.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | The debris of modern living frequently finds its way into our waterways and down to the ocean. The rest is transport to the sea by rivers, wind, sewers, and beachgoers. Given the diversity and abundance of sources, the persistent nature of most plastics, and the ability of tides and currents to carry debris long distances, marine debris is a global concern that is likely to increase in the 21st century. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xii, 206 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 9780309126984 0309126983 |