MAY 23, 2014 -- The NOAA Marine Debris Program coordinated a meeting to identify and discuss solutions for Florida marine debris issues held in St. Petersburg, Florida, from May 20–22, 2014. The workshop brought together federal, state, and industry partners who deal with marine debris issues.

The goal of the workshop was to strengthen regional effectiveness by sharing successes and challenges in tackling existing priorities and by beginning to develop a state-wide plan to address both everyday marine debris and debris generated by severe weather. OR&R's Emergency Response Division provided perspectives on NOAA's emergency response roles related to marine debris issues during hurricanes and oil spills.

For more information, contact Bradford Benggio.

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