| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6361495 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Baseline of beached marine debris established for Sand Island, Midway Atoll. ⺠About 3/4ths of debris was pieces/fragments; about a quarter was identifiable items. ⺠Plastic pieces were composed primarily of polyethylene and polypropylene. ⺠Identifiable items were from fishing/shipping and beverage/household products. ⺠Sites facing the North Pacific Gyre had the most debris.
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Authors
Christine A. Ribic, Seba B. Sheavly, John Klavitter,