Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
NOAA
Publication Place
US
Physical Description:
5 Pages
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34911
Legacy PEIN ID:
74914
General Notes
Available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Marine debris - Information
Abstract
It is becoming clear that there is a fair amount of small plastic distributed in the oceans and on beaches worldwide, not surprising given its durability and floatability. Marine debris is often ingested by animals such as sea turtles, marine mammals, and seabirds. Items such as lighters and small plastic pieces may look like food to an animal, or have an animal's natural food attached to it. Debris may also be ingested accidentally with actual food items. Exactly how many of them die each year due to marine debris ingestion is not known.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
NOAA
Publication Place
US
Physical Description:
5 Pages
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34911
Legacy PEIN ID:
74914
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 14-Aug-2008
Record Modified: 23-Feb-2021