Alaska's Marine Debris Mainly Fishing Trash
Marine debris that pollutes Alaska's expansive coastlines is dominated by discarded fishing material, a stark difference from the debris found in other states, according to a new report.
The most frequently collected items in Alaska, as recorded by cleanup volunteers, are fishing net and net pieces; fishing line; rope and fishing buoys; pots; and traps, according to the report, which was released by the environment organization Ocean Conservancy.
Alaska's mix is unlike other states, where cigarette butts, beverage bottles and food wrappers top the lists, according...
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