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Read this dramatic local story about a dolphin rescued from entanglement in marine debris:
Dolphin Freed from Trashy Noose
Read more about local volunteer efforts to monitor the health of the local dolphin population:
The Dolphin Project
Find out how you can volunteer to help conduct sea turtle research on Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge:
Caretta Research Project
For more information about marine debris visit the following websites:
Algalita Marine Research Foundation The problem of plastic in the ocean is bigger than most people realize. The Algalita research lab has been studying the effects of marine debris in the Northern Pacific Gyre, the location of an enormous accumulation of floating plastic debris the size of Texas.
5 Gyres The Algalita Marine Research Foundation spearheaded research into the accumlation of plastic debris in the Northern Pacific Gyre. They have now teamed up Pangaea Explorations to explore all the gyres in the world's oceans to document how much plastic is accumulating.
NOAA Marine Debris Program The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration address the problem of marine debris on their website.
International Coastal Cleanup Every September, Clean Coast joins forces with people in over 80 countries for the International Coastal Cleanup. Data is collected on the amount and types of debris collected and sent to the Ocean Conservancy for analysis.
Rivers Alive The entire state of Georgia pitches in too. Rivers Alive is a statewide waterway cleanup which happens every October. Data is collected and sent to the Ocean Conservancy.
Below are some interesting websites on sustainability:
Center for a Sustainable Coast The Center for a Sustainable Coast located in Brunswick Georgia works to protect, preserve, and sustain coastal Georgia's vital natural, cultural, and economic resources.
Georgia Water Coalition Clean Coast is a member. The coalition is a group of individuals and organizations working to ensure that the waters of the state continue to belong to the people of the state.
Garbage Land Elizabeth Royte’s book which traces the secret trail of trash is a must read for anyone who wants to know more about the trash our culture generates and where it all goes.
The Story of Stuff Most of us have heard how important it is to reduce, reuse and recycle if we want to protect the environment. For a clearer picture watch this fun, fast-paced video which brilliantly describes how our consumption driven economy wastes resources, pollutes the environment, and harms people’s lives.
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