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Concept information
Preferred term
marine debris
Type
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Topic
Definition
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Marine debris is defined as 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.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service
Concept scheme: NALT Full
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- coastal debris
- marine litter
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/322562
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