Download or read book A Closer Look at Marine Debris written by Taj Patteson and published by Nova Snova. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine debris is a persistent problem in many coastal areas of the United States. There are a variety of potential economic losses associated with marine debris, including effects on commercial fisheries, effects on waterfront property values, costs incurred by local governments and volunteer organizations to remove and dispose of marine debris, and more general "existence" values reflecting the public's preference for a clean environment. This book discusses marine debris and steps to mitigate its effects.