Tackling marine debris in the 21st century /

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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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Effectiveness of International and National Measures to Prevent and Reduce Marine Debris and Its Impacts, National Research Council (U.S.). Ocean Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2008.
Temas:
Marine debris.
Marine pollution.
Marine resources conservation.
Débris marins.
Pollution marine.
Conservation des ressources marines.
marine pollution.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
Marine debris
Marine pollution
Marine resources conservation
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 206 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309126984
0309126983

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