Documents, Reports, Laws, Regulations and Treaties about the Problems Associated with Marine Debris

Debris on Beaches and in Waterways

• Plastic Pellets in the Acquatic Environment: Sources and Recommendations
• Turning the Tide on Trash: A Learning Guide to Marine Debris
• Redford, David P., Wayne R. Trulli, and Heather K. Trulli, 1992. Composition of Floating Debris in Harbours of the United States. Chemistry and Ecology, 1992, Vol. 7, pp 75-92.
• Redford, D., M. Billy, and A. Tom, 1992. The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Role in Controlling Aquatic Debris. Chemistry and Ecology, 1992, Vol. 6, pp 189-197.

Debris from Vessels and Ships

• Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships
• Dumping of Medical Waste by Public Vessels
• Shore Protection from Municipal or Commercial Waste
• MARPOL Summary
• MARPOL Full Text

Related Sites:

• The Ocean Conservancy
• Marine Debris: More than a Litter Problem
• Marine Debris in Canada
• Marine Plastics Debris

Clean-up and marine debris studies

• International Coastal Cleanup
• National Marine Debris Monitoring Program

Our Partners

• The Ocean Conservancy

Related EPA Sites

• BEACH Watch
• Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery