What is Marine Debris?

 

Marine = Ocean / Sea
Debris =Trash


Marine Debris is any trash that ends up in the ocean.

Marine Debris washed up on a beach
 

What kind of trash become Marine Debris?

  All the trash that doesn't come from or belong in the ocean becomes Marine Debris.
 
toothbrush buoy
propane gas tank refrigerator
plastic shoe sole plastic bottle
fluorescent light fishing net
bicycle tire lighter
detergent bottle buoy & plastic containers
plastic pallet net & ropes
paper container torch
helmet buoy
plastic pallet styrofoam
cosmetic container rubber material
ink cartridge styrofoam
 

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