RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Teams of academics and other partners are leading marine debris research that answers questions about marine debris types, impacts, and solutions in the Southeast. Research papers, reports, and other technical publications are available below.
Entanglement of Marine Species in Marine Debris with an Emphasis on Species in the United States
This
2014 review of the literature focused primarily on marine debris
entanglement specific to the U.S., incorporating over 170 reports
dating as far back as 1928.
Ingestion Occurrence and Health Effects of Anthropogenic Debris Ingested by Marine Organisms
This
2014 report reviews the state of the science regarding the
occurrence and known health effects of marine debris ingestion.
Marine Debris Impacts on Coastal and Benthic Habitats
This
2016 report explores the impacts of marine debris as they affect
coastal and ocean habitats, including sandy beaches, salt marshes,
mangrove forests, coral reefs and hard bottom, seagrass, benthic
sediments, and oyster reefs.
Impact of “Ghost Fishing“ via Derelict Fishing Gear
This
2015 report is a summary of the current scientific knowledge of
ghost fishing, the derelict fishing gear that contribute to it, the
species mortalities, and the economic losses to certain fisheries due
to ghost fishing mortalities.
Marine Debris as a Potential Pathway for Invasive Species
The purpose of this
2017 paper is to consider the potential role that marine debris
may play in introducing non-native species that may become invasive.
Modeling Oceanic Transport of Floating Marine Debris
This
2016 report reviews the scientific literature that exists on
modeling the movement of marine debris and outlines the methods that
are available to gain this sort of insight.