Research

There is still a lot to learn about marine debris and researching the topic can help us to better address the issue.

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Chief Scientist, Amy Uhrin, conducting a shoreline marine debris monitoring survey at Seal Rock Beach, Washington.

NOAA MDP's Research Coordinator counting debris on a beach.

Two people looking at a clipboard and GPS tracker on a beach.

SCDNR staff strike a float to test durability.

Santa Barbara Students Gather Data on Marine Debris.

A volunteer records data on a beach in Puerto Rico.

A South Carolina Sea Grant technician takes a GPS point on an ADV.

A researcher takes data notes on a vessel in Dog River.

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Last updated Tue, 03/11/2025 - 01:29 pm EDT

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