Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans Controlling Garbage and Plastic Wastes at Sea (1995) / Chapter Skim
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Increasingly, regional councils focusing on the prevention of marine debris are enlisting the active support of fishermen to encourage voluntary change (Buxton, 1989; Gulf of Mexico Program, 1991; Pearce, 1992~. Some form of influence clearly is needed to improve port reception facilities, which (as in most maritime sectors)
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Another promising approach would be for fishing cooperatives and other organizations to obtain advice and support from federal and state agencies to help establish port reception facilities tailored to local needs. In addition, fishermen could be encouraged to return to shore any debris recovered in nets or other gear.
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Educate vessel operators about alternate processing methods that generate less waste than conventional approaches. Communicate that cleaner water may increase value of fish and minimize damage to vessel and gear.
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for shoreside recycling. Educate fisheries management councils to incorporate Annex V compliance into fisheries management planning.
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This may relate to quality issues, real or perceived, or avoiding losing fish." Interviewees expressed concerns about the cost of garbage handling equipment and even greater anxiety about the high fines for illegal discharges (Buxton, 1989~. Interventions to encourage the return of used SCanada is not a signatory to Annex V but has strict domestic regulations that parallel the mandates of Annex V
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