Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Marine Debris
July 04, 2024
July 04, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10967) on July 3, 2024, by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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Marine Debris: NOAA's Role
Researchers have found marine debris, especially plastic items, to have some effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment, but the extent of these impacts is currently unclear. Congress has directed the National . . .
Here are excerpts:
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Marine Debris: NOAA's Role
Researchers have found marine debris, especially plastic items, to have some effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment, but the extent of these impacts is currently unclear. Congress has directed the National . . .