Interagency Task Force on Persistent Marine Debris2010-02-152010-02-151988http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/25645170 pgs.This report discusses the problems with the use of petro-chemical compounds in the form of plastics. It lists the sources and types of marine debris, and programs and groups involved with the prevention of plastics pollution. The letter from thirty U.S. Senators requesting for President Reagan's assistance is included in the appendices.plasticsplastic debrismarine environmentdisposalplastic marine debrisenvironmental aspectsmarine pollutionwaste disposal in the oceanBook