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Coastkeeper forum focuses on trash in ocean

Posted by: Maven on June 6, 2010 at 8:06 am

From the Del Mar Times:

“More than 100 people came together at the Encinitas Library Community Room on June 2 for San Diego Coastkeeper’s Signs of the Tide, to talk about and learn about trash in the ocean.

In the face of Assembly Bill 1998, which would potentially ban free single-use plastic bags statewide, participants learned from researchers, government officials and environmentalists how trash gets into the ocean, the degree of the problem, and possible solutions.

“Signs of the Tide is a quarterly community event designed to educate, engage and empower participants in issues relating to the health of San Diego’s coastal waters,” said Coastkeeper Executive Director Bruce Reznik. “The majority of trash found in our ocean is made of plastic, which does not biodegrade and may take hundreds of years to sink or break up. Reducing marine debris is an important part of our mission to protect San Diego’s water and the health of the wildlife and people that depend on it.” … “

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June 6, 2010 · Filed Under Oceans & Beaches

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