Funding will support innovative marine debris prevention and removal Biden Harris administration invests 27 million
Marine debris technicians from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project scour the shoreline of Midway Atoll on April 23, 2024 to remove extensive amounts of marine debris, including discarded nets which can entangle and kill birds, seals, turtles and destroy coral reefs. They harm native seabirds like the Laysan and Black-footed albatrosses, Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals. The removal project previously received support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“By involving local communities in marine debris removal and prevention, we are not only tackling a pressing environmental issue but also fostering collaboration, innovation and sustainable practices that will strengthen community resilience,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. Forming a cross-boundary coalition in the western U.S.-Mexico border region to address cross-border debris flows and related issues.
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