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Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans Controlling Garbage and Plastic Wastes at Sea (1995) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 183-184

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From page 183...
... Although a variety of technologies and methods is available for managing marine debris, the committee found that knowledge about them is not widespread. For example, the Navy's experiences in developing shipboard garbage treatment equipment appear to be largely unknown within other government agencies and the private sector.3 And organizers of fishing net recycling efforts could benefit from knowledge of the EPA's waste exchanges, which could help locate markets for used nets.
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From page 184...
... The need for program evaluation also was emphasized, because it may be necessary to prove that education is a productive investment of time and money. Indirect evaluation includes long-term monitoring of beach debris and use of port reception facilities; direct evaluation includes surveys conducted through re-licensing programs to assess changes in attitude and behavior.
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Key Terms

  • reception facilities
  • port reception
  • marine debris
  • vessel operators
  • treatment equipment

  • fishing gear
  • garbage treatment
  • marine environment
  • maritime sectors
  • education program

  • recreational boaters
  • garbage disposal
  • vessel operator
  • model annex
  • shipborne wastes

  • shipboard garbage
  • information exchange
  • commercial fishermen
  • international conferences
  • cruise ship

  • recreational fishermen
  • beach debris


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