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Trashing the Oceans.
- Source :
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U.S. News & World Report . 11/4/2002, Vol. 133 Issue 17, p58. 3p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Reports on how plastic products are trashing oceans. The studies and efforts of Charles Moore, captain of the boat Alguita; How plastic pollution can change entire ecosystems; How plastic works its way through the food web; Effects on marine life; The MARPOL ban on the dumping of plastics; Response of the American Plastics Council; Increased use of biodegradable packaging.
- Subjects :
- *PLASTIC containers
*MARINE pollution
*MATERIAL biodegradation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00415537
- Volume :
- 133
- Issue :
- 17
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- U.S. News & World Report
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 7692594