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Marine Debris Program Hosts California Workshop to Update State Marine Debris Strategy

MAY 12, 2017-- On May 2-3, more than 40 marine debris experts from across California convened at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland for the first workshop in a process to develop an updated marine debris strategy for the state.

The workshop was co-hosted by the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the California Ocean Protection Council, and facilitated by California Sea Grant. Workshop attendees came from NGOs, State and Federal agencies, academia, and industry. Participants were asked to brainstorm specific solutions to address marine debris in California, and discussion focused on prevention and source reduction approaches. The workshop planning team will synthesize ideas into a draft strategy document to be completed after a second workshop in fall 2017.

For additional information, contact: Sherry.Lippiatt@noaa.gov.

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