Morgan, Anita M. and Wen Y. LeeJensen, Richard W. Russell W. Kiesling, and Frank S. ShipleyProceedings: The Second State of the Bay Symposium. February 4 - 6, 19932010-02-152010-02-151993http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/24114pgs. 75-79One of the Priority Problems identified by the Galveston Bay National Estuary Program is that of floating, submerged, and shoreline debris. While studies have been done in the Gulf of Mexico, little is understood about the extent of the problem in Galveston Bay. The objective of this study is to analyze the occurrence, magnitude, distribution, and effects of debris in the Galveston estuary.debrisdatadata collectionsmarine pollutionpollution monitoringChapter