Marine Debris Update and Recommendations
The presentation discusses the problem of marine debris on an international scale, highlighting common sources and high economic costs. It also outlines key findings and recommendations for increased coordination, research, and collaboration to address this environmental issue effectively.
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Marine Debris Update and Recommendations 1 AMANDA SACKETT OPC SEA GRANT FELLOW MARISA VILLARREAL OPC SEA GRANT FELLOW Photo: Michael Dorausch
The Problem 2 Problem of international scale local solutions Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris Most common sources: industrial outfalls, landfills, littering, dumping, and poor waste management. Photo: NOAA Photo: NOAA 60-80% of debris is plastic High economic costs Amanda Sackett, OPC Sea Grant Fellow
3 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 OPC Strategic Plan identifies Marine Debris as a focus area (2011) Resolution on Extended Producer Responsibility (2009) WCGA Marine Debris Strategy and Database (2013) WCGA Marine Debris ACT OPC is Point of Contact (2008) Resolution on Reducing and Preventing Marine Debris (2007) WCGA Marine Debris Database Initiated (2010) OST Report: Plastic Debris in the California Marine Ecosystem A Summary of Current Research, Solution Efforts and Data Gaps (2011) Implementation Strategy for the OPC Resolution to Reduce and Prevent Ocean Litter (2008) Marine Debris Sea Grant Fellow Position established (2013) Amanda Sackett, OPC Sea Grant Fellow
Key Findings 4 General need for increased coordination on statewide and regional efforts to curb marine debris. A need for unified outreach, education and messaging A need for increased collaboration on statewide and regional policy A need for additional scientific research Amanda Sackett, OPC Sea Grant Fellow
Moving forward 5 Photo: Algalita Marine Research Foundation Marisa Villarreal, OPC Sea Grant Fellow
Recommendations 6 Coordinate and consolidate at the state and regional level 1. Marine Debris Steering Committee State of California Marine Debris Coalition West Coast Governors Alliance Invest in science 2. Toxicity Water quality Socio-economic impacts Identify legislative gaps and recommend solutions 3. Support unified messaging to the public 4. Thank You Ocean campaign (incl. Ocean Communicators Alliance) Marisa Villarreal, OPC Sea Grant Fellow
Discussion 7 Is there an area of/ strategy for marine debris reduction, not captured by these recommendations that is important to include? Do you have initial or specific feedback on the recommendations we ve identified? Marisa Villarreal, OPC Sea Grant Fellow
Contact Information 8 Amanda Sackett Sea Grant Fellow Ocean Protection Council Amanda.Sackett@resources.ca.gov Marisa Villarreal Sea Grant Fellow Ocean Protection Council Marisa.Villarreal@resources.ca.gov
