NOAA s Marine Debris Program: Research, Prevention, and Reduction of Marine Debris

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1 NOAA s Marine Debris Program: Research, Prevention, and Reduction of Marine Debris National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Response and Restoration Marine Debris Program, Senior Scientist

2 Presentation Outline Marine Debris (MD) essentials Definition Sources and Distribution Impacts (NOAA MDP) Mission and Mandates Goals and Accomplishments Partners and Deliverables Future Directions

3 Marine Debris Defined Marine debris is any persistent solid material that is manufactured or processed and directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, disposed of or abandoned into the marine environment or the Great Lakes.

4 Marine Debris Sources Land-based Sources Municipal landfills Transport of litter and waste (on land or on waterways) Stormwater discharge Industrial and manufacturing activities Debris generated in coastal and inland zones from improper waste management Natural events Ocean-Based Sources Merchant shipping, ferries, and cruise liners Fishing vessels Public vessels Private vessels Offshore oil and gas platforms and drilling rigs Aquaculture installations Natural Events

5 MD Distribution Pacific Ocean The pacific garbage patch lies within the North Pacific Subtropical High: Higher concentrations of debris within the calm center ( doldrums ) of this high-pressure zone. NOT a blanket of trash visible with satellite or aerial photography. Size and mass are unknown little scientific research in this area.

6 Economic cost Aesthetic value/cost Vessel damage / navigation hazard Habitat destruction Wildlife entanglement Wildlife Ingestion Invasive species Human health / safety Marine Debris Impacts Chemical transport Jason State Landrum, of Hawaii Ph.D.

7 NOAA Marine Debris Division Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act (MDRPRA) mandates NOAA authorized to implement the MDP: Research Prevention Reduction Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC) Information Clearinghouse

8 NOAA MDP - Research Goals: 1) Understand the fate and impacts of marine debris; 2) Mitigate those impacts

9 NOAA MDP - Research Goals: 1) Understand the fate and impacts of marine debris; 2) Mitigate those impacts Identify and monitor the sources and geographical distribution of marine debris through methods and technology development

10 NOAA MDP - Research Goals: 1) Understand the fate and impacts of marine debris; 2) Mitigate those impacts Identify and monitor the sources and geographical distribution of marine debris through methods and technology development Identify, analyze, and quantify the impacts of marine debris on aquatic ecosystems

11 NOAA MDP - Research Goals: 1) Understand the fate and impacts of marine debris; 2) Mitigate those impacts Identify and monitor the sources and geographical distribution of marine debris through methods and technology development Identify, analyze, and quantify the impacts of marine debris on aquatic ecosystems Facilitate, support, and coordinate research on marine debris

12 MD Research, Monitoring, and Impact Degradation rates and chemical impacts Shoreline and at-sea monitoring Environmental and Economic Impact Assessment

13 NOAA MDP - Prevention Goal: Encourage social behavior changes through outreach and education

14 NOAA MDP - Prevention Goal: Encourage social behavior changes through outreach and education Increase and optimize dissemination of information on MD to an audience of diverse stakeholders

15 NOAA MDP - Prevention Goal: Encourage social behavior changes through outreach and education Increase and optimize dissemination of information on MD to an audience of diverse stakeholders Increase public awareness of MD issues and social responsibility to mitigate these impacts

16 NOAA MDP - Prevention Goal: Encourage social behavior changes through outreach and education Increase and optimize dissemination of information on MD to an audience of diverse stakeholders Increase public awareness of MD issues and social responsibility to mitigate these impacts Develop innovative outreach/education tools to communicate information from research on MD

17 MDP Outreach and Education

18 Outreach and Education

19 NOAA MDP Reduction Goal: Prevent and reduce the occurrence and impacts of MD (Navigation Safety; Marine Environment)

20 NOAA MDP Reduction Goal: Prevent and reduce the occurrence and impacts of MD (Navigation Safety; Marine Environment) Decrease the introduction of debris into the marine environment

21 NOAA MDP Reduction Goal: Prevent and reduce the occurrence and impacts of MD (Navigation Safety; Marine Environment) Decrease the introduction of debris into the marine environment Reduce the amount of marine debris in the environment

22 NOAA MDP Reduction Goal: Prevent and reduce the occurrence and impacts of MD (Navigation Safety; Marine Environment) Decrease the introduction of debris into the marine environment Reduce the amount of marine debris in the environment Reduce the impacts of marine debris on the environment

23 Goals of this project: Reel In and Recycle Reduce the amount of monofilament line along coastal zones Promote community awareness and action towards better stewardship of coastal resources Currently, there are >2,500 bins along US coastlines

24 Fishing for Energy Project

25 Fishing for Energy Project

26 Derelict Fishing Gear: Pots and Traps NOAA

27 Disaster Response Hurricanes Katrina Superstorm Sandy Tsunamis America Samoa Japan Future Events?

28 Tracking Tsunami Debris

29 Guiding Framework for the Future Honolulu Strategy (HS) Framework strategy developed at 5 th International Marine Debris Conference Provides guidance on how to organize, structure, and respond to national issues associated with MD Use HS to guide NOAA MDP actions and to structure collaborative efforts NOAA MDP Strategic Plan; Research Plan IMDCC UN/UNEP

30 Acknowledgements : Nancy Wallace Jason Rolfe Megan Forbes Nir Barnea Carey Morishige Peter Murphy Courtney Arthur Sherry Lippiatt, Ph.D. Anna Manyak Alison Hammer Dianna Parker Asma Mahdi Tammy Adams Emeritus: Holly Bamford, Ph.D. Photography: NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA Abandoned Vessel Program University of Hawaii Sea Grant

31 Questions?