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CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION U DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA COASTAL SERVICES CENTER 2234 SOUTH HOBSON AVENUE 29405-2413 A ........ ... ..... . ...... . ......... .. . . . .. ..... . CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION property Of csc bibrarj;7 printed on recycled paper 1991 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP RESULTS Written by Lisa K. Younger Coordinator, International Coastal Cleanup and Karen Hodge Coastal Cleanup Database Assistant Edited by Rose Bierce Kathy O'Hara Published by Center for Marine Conservation 1725 DeSales Street, W Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 429-5609 Copyright May 1992 Center for Marine Conservation The Center for Marine Conservation (CMC), established in 1972, is a marine conservation organization dedicated to protecting marine wildlife and conserving coastal and ocean resources. To further these conservation goals, CMC conducts policy-oriented research; promotes public awareness, education, and citizen involvement; supports domestic and international programs for marine wildlife and their habitats; and advocates sound policies concerning the marine environment. The International Coastal Cleanup, part of CMC's Clean Ocean Campaign, is supported by the Center's 110,000 members and special contributions from Pew Charitable Trust, the Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration*, the Society of the Plastics Industry, Prospect Hill Foundation, ARCO Chemical Company, Chevron, USA, Inc., DOW Chen-dcal USA, the Kettering Family Foundation, NAPCOR, PAXON Polymer, Jantzen, Inc,. and the Merck Family Fund. IMs report is funded in part by a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adn-tinistration. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA or any of its subagencies. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ................................................... Special Dedication .................................................... Year of Clean Water Resolution .......................................... iv Year of the Gulf of Mexico Resolution ..................................... v Introduction ...................................................... 1 1991 Intemational Coastal Cleanup - U.S. National Results ................... 3 How Many, How Much, How Long? ............................... 3 What is the Most Prevalent Type of Debris on U.S. Beaches? ............. 3 The Dirty Dozen ......................................... 16 A Word About Cigarette Butts .............................. 16 Bottles and Associated Goods ............................... 17 A Word About Six-pack Holders ............................ 17 A Note About Balloons . ................................... 19 Sources of Marine Debris ........................................ 19 Ocean-based Sources of Debris .............................. 22 Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes ................ 22 Commercial Fishing Wastes .......................... 22 Operational Wastes ................................ 25 Galley-type Wastes ................................ 25 Debris Traceable to Passenger Cruise Ships .............. 25 Land-based Sources of Debris Sewage-associated Wastes ........................... 30 Medical Wastes ..... :'----**-******-*** 32 Foreign Sources of Marine Debris ............................ 34 Marine Debris Impacts on Wildlife ................................. 34 U.S. National Summary .......................................... 38 U.S. National Trends ............................................... 45 Trends in How Many, How Much, and How Long ..................... 45 Trends in the Most Prevalent Type of Debris ......................... 47 Trends in the Dirty Dozen ....................................... 48 Trends in Bottles and Associated Goods ............................. 49 Trends in Six-pack Holders ....................................... 51 Trends in Sources of Marine Debris ................................ 52 Ocean-based Sources ...................... 53 Trends in Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes ........ 53 Trends in Commercial Fishing Wastes .................. 54 Trends in Operational Wastes ........................ 55 Trends in Galley-type Wastes ........................ 56 Trends in Passenger Cruise Line Debris ................ 57 Land-based Sources Trends in Sewage-associated Wastes ................... 58 Trends in Medical Wastes ........................... 59 Trends in Foreign Sources of Marine Debris .................... 60 Trends in the Impact of Marine Debris on Wildlife ..................... 61 1991 International Coastal Cleanup - International Results .................... 63 How Many, How Much, How Long? . ........ 63 What is the Most Prevalent Type of International Debris? ................ 70 The International Dirty Dozen .............................. 74 Bottles and Associated Goods ............................... 75 Sources of International Marine Debris .............................. 75 Ocean-based Sources of International Marine Debris .............. 77 Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes ................ 77 Commercial Fishing Wastes .......................... 78 Operational Wastes ................................ 79 Galley-type Wastes ................................ 80 Land-based Sources of International Marine Debris .............. 81 Sewage-associated Wastes ........................... 81 Medical Wastes ................................... 82 Foreign Sources of International Marine Debris ................. 83 Detailed State/Country Analyses ........................................ 87 Alabama ..................................................... 89 Alaska ....................................................... 97 California .................................................... 103 Connecticut ................................................... 113 Delaware ..................................................... 121 Florida ...................................................... 135 Georgia ...................................................... 149 Hawaii ...................................................... 157 Illinois ....................................................... 165 Indiana ...................................................... 169 Louisiana ................................................ ... 173 Maine ....................................................... 181 Maryland .................................................... 189 Massachusetts ................................................. 199 Michigan ..................................................... 207 Minnesota .................................................... 213 Mississippi ................................................... 219 Nebraska ..................................................... 227 New Hampshire ............................................... 233 New Jersey ................................................... 241 New York .................................................... 251 North Carolina ................................................ 259 Ohio ........................................................ 272 Oregon . . : ................................................... 277 Pennsylvania .................................................. 287 Puerto Rico ................................................... 295 Rhode Island .................................................. 303 South Carolina ................................................ 311 Texas ....................................................... 319 Virginia ...................................................... 337 Virgin Islands ................................................. 345 Washington ................................................... 353 Wisconsin .................................................... 361 British Virgin Islands ........................................... 367 Canada New Brunswick ......................................... 373 Nova Scotia ............................................ 381 Ontario ................................................ 389 Cuba ........................................................ 391 Cyprus ...................................................... 397 England ..................................................... 403 Greece ....................................................... 409 Israel ........................................................ 413 Japan ....................................................... 417 Mexico ...................................................... 423 Netherlands Antilles Saba .................................................. 431 Venezuela .................................................... 437 Appendices ......................................................... 443 Appendix 1. Furnished Through Thoughtlessness ................... 443 Appendix 2. Major Sponsors of the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup ........................................ 444 Appendix 3. Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup .................................. 450 Appendix 4. Foreign Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup .................................. 460 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .It would take a document the size of this report to adequately express our gratitude to all the people who helped to make this report possible. It is mind-boggling to realize the incredible numbers of people involved in the cleanup, from the hundreds of thousands of cleanup volunteers to the network of dedicated cleanup coordinators and zone captains. Appendix 2 provides a state-by-state and country-by-country listing of the individuals and organizations who worked on a local level to make the cleanup a true success. Those individuals listed below are just a few of the many who dedicated time and effort to this project. Kathy OHara - Director of CMC's Pollution Prevention Program. Known at CMC as the "trash guru," Kathy's vast store of knowledge in the area of marine debris is invaluable in creating this report. Her imagination and ability to view the cleanup information from new and innovative angles allows our yearly report to maintain a consistent, yet fresh, quality that makes it a valuable resource tool, as well as an interesting bit of reading. By the time this report is published, Kathy will be taking on the additional responsibilities of motherhood, something she has been practicing on her "garbage apprentices" here at CMC for many years. Patrick Kane - "computer-crisis central." Every conversation with Patrick begins with, "Patrick, I have a question." He has talked us through many a computer disaster, from data loss caused by any number of reasons to pointing us to the right page in the software manual even when we were convinced "it's not in the book." His unending patience and good humor helped get us through many tough situations, which helps turn a potential setback into a learning experience. And all at the cost of an occasional lunch! Megumi Nishikubo - As wife of Japan's Environmental Attache located in Washington, DC, Megumi has a special compassion for the environment and its preservation. She brings this compassion to CMC as a volunteer in CMC's Washington DC headquarters. She has been invaluable in facilitating communications with Japan's cleanup coordinator, as well as translating Japanese materials needed by CMC staff. Her friendliness and caring attitude, as well as her willingness to donate her time toward improving the marine environment, are qualities we should all strive for. Tuwana Jones, Wendi Powers, Beverly Sauls, and Lynette Shelton - the most patient people in the world. Many hours were spent by these four girls entering over 19,000 data cards into the Marine Debris Database. Without their dedication to this extensive job, the compilation of this report would not have been possible. Center for Marine Conservation SPECIAL DEDICATION The importance of the preservation of the world's oceans and waterway resources is becoming more and more apparent with each passing year. Governmental agencies from many countries are accepting the protection of the oceans and waterways as a responsibility and a duty that affects not only their own country's inhabitants, but to people and future generations all over the world. The United States Congress has officially designated 1992 as the "Year of Clean Water" and "Year of the Gulf of Mexico." The Year of Clean Water designation is designed to underscore the United States' commitment to continually strive toward pollution-free waters, and to recognize the progress that has been made under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act). This designation recognizes the value of clean water to protect not only the health of this country's citizens, but the health and continued prosperity of animal and plant life that depend on clean water for their survival. This resolution also recognizes that there are still many problems remaining to be dealt with and resolves to continue to work toward solving these problems. The designation of 1992 as the Year of the Gulf of Mexico coincides with another designation regarding the Gulf area. Under the international MARPOL Treaty, which restricts the dumping of plastics into the ocean and regulates the dumping of other types of trash, the Gulf of Mexico and the Wider Caribbean will be formally recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a "Special Area." Special Area designation carries with it strict provisions that prohibit the dumping of any trash, with separate provisions for food waste, into areas so designated. The Gulf of Mexico is a critical area, not only for the econon-dc and recreational resources it provides to individuals along its coast, but also for the habitats it provides for the vast array of wildlife that make their homes in and along the Gulf. And last, but certainly not least, on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Center for Marine Conservation, our gratitude to all CMC staff members, interns, volunteers, and consultants, whose efforts, past, present, and future, have, and will continue to, protect and preserve the vast resource covering most of our planet and the multitude of plant and animal life that call the ocean home. It is to these milestones that this report is dedicated. Center for Marine Conservation Year of Clean Water Resolution 104 STAT. 914 PUBLIC LAW 101-424-OCT. 12,1990 Public Law 101-424 101st Congress Joint Resolution Oct. 12, 1990 To establish calendar year 1992 as the "Year of Clean Water". [S.J. Res. 181] Whereas, clean water is a natural resource of tremendous value and importance to the Nation; Whereas, there is resounding public support for protecting and enhancing the quality of this Nation's rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, and marine waters; Whereas, maintaining and improving water quality is essential to protect public health, to protect fisheries and wildlife, and to assure abundant opportunities for public recreation; Whereas, it is a national responsibility to provide clean water as a legacy for future generations; Whereas, substantial progress has been made in protecting and enhancing water quality since passage of the 1972 Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) due to concerted efforts by Federal, State, and local governments, the private sector, and the public; Whereas, serious water pollution problems persist throughout the Nation and significant challenges lie ahead in the effort to protect water resources from point and nonpoint sources of conventional and toxic pollution; Whereas, further development of water pollution control programs and advancement of water pollution control research, technology, and education are necessary and desirable; and Whereas, October of 1992 is the 20th anniversary of the enactment into law of the Clean Water Act: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, the Congress of the United States hereby designates calendar year 1992 as the "Year of Clean Water" and the month of October 1992 as "Clean Water Month" in celebration of the Nation's accomplishments under the Clean Water Act, and the firm commitment of the Nation to the goals of that Act. Approved October 12, 1990. iv Center for Marine Conservation Year of the Gulf of Mexico Resolution PUBLIC LAW 102-178-DEC. 2,1991 105 STAT. 1227 Public Law 102-178 102d Congress Joint Resolution Designating 1992 as the "Year of the Gulf of Mexico". Dec. 2, 1991 [H.J. Res. 327] Whereas the Gulf of Mexico, which is bordered by the United States on 3 sides, is a national treasure deserving of our time, attention, and best stewardship efforts; Whereas, although the Gulf of Mexico is a body of water that is of prime economic importance to the United States and is a rec- reational retreat for millions of Americans, there are signs of serious long-term environmental damage appearing throughout the marine ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico; Whereas commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico accounts for more than 20 percent of the total commercial fish yield of the United States, and the Gulf of Mexico currently yields close to twice the amount of shrimp than all other United States fisheries combined; Whereas the estuaries, wetlands, and barrier islands of the Gulf of Mexico provide critical habitat for large populations of finfish, shellfish, waterfowl, shorebirds, colonial nesting birds, and 75 percent of the migratory waterfowl traversing the United States; Whereas the Gulf of Mexico is an economic cornerstone for the States that border it, in that 90 percent of domestic offshore production of oil and gas comes from the Gulf of Mexico and close to 50 percent of the United States shipping tonnage passes through Gulf of Mexico ports; Whereas it is estimated that tourism-related dollars in States that border the Gulf of Mexico contribute an estimated $20,000,000,000 to the economy of the United States, drawing millions of sport fishermen and beach users annually; Whereas during the past few decades the Gulf of Mexico has begun to show signs of deteriorating environmental quality, including excess nutrients, toxic substance and pesticide contamination, and the presence of human pathogens, which are contributing to the deteriorating water quality and closed fishing and shellfish areas in the Gulf of Mexico; Whereas shoreline development, canal and channel dredging, and alterations of freshwater flow into the Gulf of Mexico estuaries are causing extensive losses of marshes, mangroves, and seagrass beds, which are critical and highly productive habitats to a wide variety of estuarine and !narine organisms; and Whereas it is in the best interest of the United States to preserve and enhance the natural and economic resources of the Gulf of Mexico by heightening awareness of the need for active participa- tion in the protection of the Gulf of Mexico: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That- (1) 1992 is designated as the "Year of the Gulf of Mexico"; (2) all Federal and State agencies which have responsibility for matters affecting the Gulf of Mexico should take a respon- sible role in the cooperative effort to increase the awareness of the public regarding the immeasurable value of this resource and the current conditions which threaten its aesthetic and economic value; and (3) the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation recognizing such year and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved December 2, 199 1. Center for Marine Conservation v 7" -'w,' . . . . . . . . . . . 0 @J r 4@ < 7F- @,r M" 1@ J:f M Anne Ryan from the Office of General Counsel, and Peter Cray and Lujuana Wilcher, Assistant Administrator for Water, from the Environmental Protection Agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C. help out at the Delaware cleanup. INTRODUCTION The Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) first began organizing beach cleanups in 1986 as part of COASTWEEKS, the annual fall celebration of the beauty and value of our coasts. This first effort was a statewide cleanup of Texas beaches, with 2,800 volunteers turning out to take a first crack at data collection of beach debris. Who would have dreamed that a mere six years later this volunteer base would grow to number over 145,000? Who could have imagined that six years later the cleanup would include 35 U.S. states and terntones , as well as twelve foreign countries? The types and amounts of debris encountered by this army of volunteers are as varied as the volunteers themselves. From hundreds of thousands of cigarette butts to large household furnishings, volunteers reported finding just about everything imaginable. The graphic "Furnished Through Thoughtlessness", found in Appendix 1 illustrates debris items not generally thought of as "beach litter." The success and continuing growth of the International Coastal Cleanup is amazing. The volunteers that turn out in increasing numbers each year to collect data on the trash they encounter are the backbone of this effort. Through their dedicated efforts, these beach cleanup volunteers provide the information necessary to tackle the marine debris problem at the source. While many and varied efforts (including enactment of the international MARPOL trea ) have been mounted over the past few years to halt the dumping of garbage in the ocean, particularly plastic trash, information collected by this army of volunteers shows very little change in the marine debris picture. This has raised some very serious questions about the effectiveness of regulatory efforts, including the international restrictions. Are people ignoring the law and dumping their trash? Do they even know about the law? Or do they think this may be an unenforceable regulation, given the manpower and resources available? Or is there just so much trash in our oceans that we are still collecting debris dumped years ago? These questions are currently being explored by CMC and other organizations, including U.S. lawmakers, to determine what must still be done to solve this enormous problem. As in the past, the information from cleanup volunteers provided in this report will be crucial in determining the state of the marine debris problem. As the cleanup continues to expand to additional international areas, the global scope of the marine debris problem is becon-ting more and more evident. Because the ocean connects all parts of the world, trash dumped in one part has the potential to travel to any other part without so much as a passport. It is this mobility that necessitates global cooperation. Without this international cooperation, marine debris promises to continue its assault on marine wildlife through entanglement and ingestion, as well as endangering ocean-going vessels of all shapes and sizes. As international participation in the cleanup grows, so, hopefully, will the awareness and understanding of the many problems and hazards caused by pollution in our oceans. 1 For purposes of comparison, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia will be referred to throughout this report as states. 2 The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, known as the MARPOL Treaty, (MARine POLlution) prohibits the dumping of garbage at sea. Annex V of this treaty specifically prohibits the dumping of plastics. Center for Marine Conservation 44 U11 v kMa_r 4,4W -4, An all-species cleanup, Minx-de Mouse doesn't minindze the importance of keeping our beaches dean. Center for Marine Conservation 1991 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP - U. S. NATIONAL RESULTS How ManY. How Much, How Long? In every way, the U. S. aspect of the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup was the largest to date. A record 130,152 volunteers (Figure 1), armed with data cards and trash bags, cleared 4,347 miles of beaches and waterways (Figure 2) of 2,878,913 pounds of trash (Figure 3). The 1991 cleanup saw the addition of several states participating in the cleanup for the first time, including the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, as well as the state of Nebraska. While cleanups in these inland areas may seem out of place in a "coastal" cleanup, debris is as much of a problem inland as it is in coastal areas. Hence, data collection conducted during inland waterway cleanups will help to assess the debris situation in these areas. Furthermore, a portion of the debris found in coastal areas could have originated from far inland, carried to the coast by rivers. As more and more state cleanup efforts begin to move inland, the connection between inland waterway debris and the trash collected during "ocean" cleanups will become clearer. This will enable the creation of solutions to all debris problems. It is also important to remember that the legislation implemented by the United States (the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987) to adopt the dumping regulations specified in the international MARPOL Treaty extends these no-dumping restrictions to all lakes, rivers, streams, and navigable waterways in the United States. California's cleanup led the way with the largest number of volunteers ever participating in a statewide coastal cleanup. With 29,337 volunteers, California has surpassed Florida's 1990 Guinness World Book record for the most volunteers. Florida, with 18,488 volunteers, Texas with 12,716, and North Carolina with 12,500 also reported tremendous participation for the 1991 cleanup. What is the Most PrCyalent Tyl2e of Debris on U.S. Beaches? Data collected by cleanup volunteers provides the level of information needed to analyze and formulate solutions to the debris problem. Using specially designed Beach Cleanup Data Cards (Figure 4) and two educational materials, a hand-held Guide to Good Data Collection (Figure 5), and the Data Detective poster (Figure 6), volunteers first categorize debris by its composition. Eight composition types are listed on the data card: plastic, glass, styrofoam3, rubber, paper, metal, wood, and cloth. Eighty-one debris items are listed under their respective composition categories. Volunteers during the 1991 U. S. cleanup completed a record 19,505 data cards, listing 5,200,741 individual trash items (Table 1). Plastics, as in previous cleanups, were the most common items reported, accounting for approximately 59% of all debris collected4 (Figure 7). 3 The term "styrofoam" is used on the data card instead of the technical term "foamed plastic" to assist volunteers in accurate data collection. In analysis of data, plastic and styrofoam are combined and analyzed under the single term "plastic." Any reference to "styrofoam" in this report includes any and all types of foamed plastic. 4 Cigarette filters or "butts," which are categorized as plastic, were the most abundant debris items found overall. Since the purposes of these broad analyses is to determine the extent of the debris washed in from the water, it was determined that the inclusion of cigarette butts in the plastics composition category would give an inaccurate representation of plastic marine debris. In the individual state and country analyses, cigarette filters are included in the plastic composition category to give a true and accurate representation of what was found on the beach, not simply what was carried in from the water. Center for Marine Conservation 3 Figure 1. Total Number of Volunteers Participating in 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Total Number of Volunteers: 130,152 Alabama 3.848 Alaska 0 California --------------- 29,337 Connecticut 936 Delaware 2.800 Dist.of Columbia Florida 18.488 Georgia Hawaii 7,312 Illinois Indiana Louisiana 5,700 Maine 735 Maryland 1,190 Massachusetts 4,600 Michigan 1,475 Minnesota 00 Mississippi 2,039 Nebraska 5 New Hampshire 626 New Jersey 873 New York 2,700 North Carolina 12,600 Ohio Oregon 2,940 Pennsylvania Puerto Rico 3,000 Rhode Island 50 South Carolina 7.151 Texas 12,716 Virginia 1.211 Virgin Islands 0 Washington 3,968 Wisconsin 1 0 15,000 30AW 4 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 2. Total Number of Miles Cleaned During 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Total Miles Cleaned: 4,347 Alabama so Alaska California 438 Connecticut 70 Delaware 93 Dist.of Columbia Florida 1203 Georgia 37 Hawaii 195 Illinois Indiana 5 Louisiana 132 Maine 219 Maryland 3 Massachusetts 190 Michigan 120 Minnesota 21 Mississippi 97 Nebraska 3 New Hampshire 19 New Jersey 26 New York 142 North Carolina ------- - ---------- 400 Ohio Oregon 135 Pennsylvania Puerto Rico 77 Rhode Island 4 South Carolina 198 Texas 169 Virginia 56 Virgin Islands 4 Washington 60 Wisconsin 0 300 600 900 1200 Miles J4 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 3. Total Number of Pounds Collected During 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Total Pounds of Debris: 2,878,913 Alabama 36.000 Alaska 0 California 328,844 Connecticut 2,000 Delaware 37,000 Dist.of Columbia Florida 360,000 Georgia 10,166 Hawaii 249,276 Illinois 6.216 Indiana Louisiana 268,000 Maine .137 Maryland 201,759 Massachusett 56.000 Michigan 8,074 Minnesota 6,280 Mississippi 45.890 Nebraska 300 New Hampshire 10,000 New Jersey 14,010 New York 40,000 ---------------------- North Carolina --------------------- - 420,000 Ohio 0 Oregon 36,061 Pennsylvania 4 Puerto Rico 80,000 Rhode Island 26,000 South Carolina 124,000 Texas 3 9 9.14 0 Virginia 18,027 Virgin Islands 000 Washington 34,900 Wisconsin 1,240 0 200,000 400,000 3 6'000 0 00 E 2 2'000 37,000 go 900 0 10 . I(J@ r 6.21a 6 Center for Marine Conservation V -Sol AN ANEW A .A@ L; PSI. F Popeye shows up in Texas to lend support to cleanup volunteers. Center for Marine Conservation Figure 4. Data Card Used by 1991 Coastal Cleanup Volunteers (front) BEACH CLEANUP DATA CARD Thank you for completing this data card. Answer the questions and return to your area coordinator or to the address at the bottom of this card. This information will be used in the Center for Marine Conservations National Marine Debris Database and Report to help develop solutions to stopping marine debris. Name Affiliation Address Occupation Phone City State Zip M F Age:_ Today's Date: Month: Day Year Name of Coordinator Location of beach cleaned Nearest city How did you hear about the cleanup? Number of people working together on this data card Estimated distance of beach cleaned Number of bags filled SAFETY TIPS 1. Do not go near any large drums. 2. Be careful with sharp objects. 3. Wear gloves. 4. Stay out of the dune areas. 5. Watch out for snakes. 6. Don't lift anything too heavy. WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE SOURCES OF DEBRIS. Please list all items with foreign labels (such as plastic bleach bottles from Mexico) or other mark- ings that indicate the item's origin (such as cruise line names. military identification or debris with names and/or address of shipping/freighting or fishing companies. or oil/gas exploration activities). SOURCE ITEM FOUND ABC Shipping Company plastic strapping band STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED ANIMALS (Please describe type of animal and type of entangling debris. Be as specific as you can.) What was the most peculiar item you collected? Comments Thank you! PLEASE RETURN THIS CARD TO YOUR AREA COORDINATOR OR MAIL IT TO: Center for Marine Conservation 1725 DeSales Street NW Washington, DC 20036 A Membership Organization EPA Center for Marine Conservation Formerly Center for Environmentl Education, Ex, 1972 Printed on recycled paper. 1991 Center for Marine Consideration 8 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 4. Data Card Used by 1991 Coastal Cleanup Volunteers (back) ITEMS COLLECTED You may find it helpful to work with a buddy as you clean the beach. one of you picking up trash and the other taking notes. An easy way to keep track of the items you find is by making tick marks. The box is for total items; see sample below. E-ple: TOTAL TOTAL egg cartons JW Jkff 4W I FI-417 cups JW-J"WiNJI1011fill FZ-2 PLASTIC T.W Tow of k- of kii- bags fishing nets food t)ags/.rappem hard hats salt light sticks trash pieces other bags pipe thread protector bottles rope beverage. soda sheeting bleach, clearer longer than 2 feet milk/waLer gal jug5, 2 feet or shofter oil, I.be 6-pack holders other bottles strapping bands buckets stravs caps. I'd$ syringes ogarete butts tampon applicators cigarette lighters toys cups. utensils vegetable sacks F-1 diapers write protection - rings fishing line other plastic (specify) fishing lures. Moats STYROFOAM(1) (or other plastic foam) buoys packaging material cups pieces egg cartons plates fast food containers F--1 the, W.Wm- jspeafy) meat trays FOLD ALONG THIS UNE GLASS bottl,/;am fluorescent light tubes beverage bottles light bulbs food jam pieces other bottles/lars other glass (specify) RUBBER ballooris Tres condoms other rubber (specify) gl- METAL buittle (@,P, 55 gaRon drums: cans rusty ""0'.1 new beverage Pieces I-d pull tabs ,imer wire 1"I'A'[11 trap, other metal (specify) PAPER newspapers/magazines pieces pates other paper (5p-1, WOOD (I-ve driftwood on the beach) 10),rv, pallets "it, other wood (specify) or"I pe, CLOTH duthing/peces Remember to turn the card over and fill out your name and address and to record sources and entangled virildlife! Center for Marine Conservation 9 Figure 5. Guide to Good Data Collection Used by 1991 Coastal Cleanup VoRunteers (front) GUIDE TO MARINE DEBRIS The belst data recoiding@ can ,)e done. if wu Imew wt,.at the, itelms, -s-red o U on yv r ,:.arcis ?,-x)k iike. Here are 5orne exampies of unu5ua@ items you rnay fricl. .. ... ..... ..... ...... 'N Light Sticks. pbirc m@@ ceal Write Protection Rings, j@q, p'@,4K nu a@out 6 are mc)..vy v@@' us@.! cl,? coozj;:;F@' sl@ - a;c-lqua -Am' g",; so@lw .:esmg zJ t 6-Pack Rings. tncie: @@,c ar@, Wooden Pallets. Uiie@j mw, xems alm ?i6r, a@i I iars@x,: F777. -M Strapping Sands. J.i:exi 55 Gallon 0-5, L@Ied vxm, m I noiw nlmx,i@ 00 not .g n"'o," m3s."': Noills ire us@@ w bina @at@na!s al." go near a drum @h@ viw-r, ipd c,;:;Al rj@', p@ Vegetable SaCkS, bR%_1 p:igir: rO@@Hcl. ',uge Sea Whip. 7@;:i -t :x fil"V @D)i, cor rc.Pk@ t: i n:v'@ra: Norv! m". G,,.*? FOR YOUR SAFETY Do no, aporoach inv 55 gaMon drurns K0, ThC,,, may c, '1 1 ontai, clanFe.-ous R-Itkis. Fven it V,3por could ha'rrn you 1.eavc the durn,. bw record on yuur card. Do not Fs,, :rao the duries, snake@ may be m.ere. So -,ireftj of orhcr Doril Mt arythng fllav.v 10 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 5. Guide to Good Data Collection Used by 1991 Coastal Cleanup Volunteers (back) A GUIDE TO GOOD DATA COLLECTION When you help at a beach cleanup, you'll be asked not only to remove marine debris, but to record on Data Cards the kinds and amounts of trash you find. The information you record on these cards will be used by the Center for Marine Conservation (CMC),in a national marine debris study to help policy makers on the state, federal and international levels develop solutions to ending the serious marine debris problems facing aft coastal states. Data collected since 1986 and analyzed by CMC has been used in reports, in testimony on Capitol Hill and at the International Maritime Organization meetings in London to determine how plastic trash will be handled by ships at sea and at ports all around the world. DATA COUNTS! . . . YOUR HELP WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE! i7 HELPFUL TIPS FOR DATA COLLECTORS: 1. Count items in groups OF five like this AW , and record the total in the box. 2. Do not write the words "Lots" or "Many': Only numbers OF items can be put into the computer 3. Stranded Animals: in this section, please list animals you 6nd Stranded or dead on the beach and, if possible, any entangling debris items. 4. Sources: In this section, please list foreign items Found, country and any debris with identifiable markings, such as a company name. 5. Please leave natural items on the beach like driftwood, Sea whip and seaweed. Avoid stepping on dune grass and plants. These things hold the sand and prevent erosion. 6. Work with a few people. have one person record the numbers while others collect and bag the trash. 7. Please return your data card to your area coordinator so that all your data will be added to state and national totals. THANK YOU lbr your help and interest in keeping the coast and ocean safe for all of us and fbr marine wildlife! lt@ Cmter fcw 1% Cbnsmva&m I C 1991 Ce,te, for Mar- Con-n Return this card for future use re-@eci Center for Marine Conservation Figure 6. Data Detective Poster Used by 1991 Coastal Cleanup Volunteers WHO'S TRASHING THE OCEANS? HELP US FIND OUT! BE A DATA DETECTIVE! An international law now prohibits durnping bash at sea. But sorm people are still ftwing their bash overboard and we need your help to Wm* them. They are irnporlant clues to ldenft the sources of marine debris. 9 you find one of these itents, be very careful to correctly record R on the data card. N you can, showirig the Wm#Wg no*gs and give I to youir zone captain. The picture WE be sent to the Coast Ward so they can inivesfigate the debris source. Worldrig together, we can slop the ahm of AMIng bash ki the ocearill LIGHT STICKS WRITE-PROTECTION RINGS Source: Commercial Fishermen Source: Offaihore,Activitles P- j- " - -d T@=@=- n .0. PIPE THREAD PROTECTOR Source: Cargo/Offshore Activities SALT BAG Source: Commercial Fishe an p1M W" @qwV W MW ft bOV saft[3@byfth@w@@- @ L.4'. STRAPPING BANDS Source: Cargo/Offshore Actl Ities -N, OgM@Wt bamb MOTOR OIL BOTTLE -11y by wax Source: Fish rmenlBoaters MoW aN wW Woa= m toW by -1 -V A BUOYS VEGETABLE S CKS Source: Commercial Fishermen Source: Ships' Kitchens (Galleys) At ft@ Wp @ W ft"V M T.. z. . Z 0 hM W'k q@ Udw of 'd, .ip' =tw- d MEAT TRAYS PALLET Source: Ships' Kitchens (Galleys) Source: Cargo Vessels W..d plw " - ..w . M - -0 T@ ftm m @ W heo staa " ftq- CaW .. . lnftd. of 00'gM" - . k4h[ -.I.. Re inlonnatl0i recorded an the data Ca* Will be used by 7he Center for Wlarine Conservation in a national study to develop solutions to ending the senmrs mainne debris problenz " all coasffm and Waterways. � Collect dal:3 as a learn, am person recording iterns, While the 0 Do not write words Mal "Lots" or "Many." Use ordy nurnbers. others colled and bag the bash. 0 Leave natural Iterns Mal &ftvw or seaweed on the beach. � Count itions In groups at five and record the total in the box. Avoid stepping Din durle plants and grdss. M SURE TO READ THE SAFETY TIPS ON THE DATA CAIMI! 4% 180' E PA & 4, 12 Center for Marine Conservation Table 1. Total Number of Debris Items Collected During 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups PLASTIC GLASS Bags: food 220,945 Bottles: beverage 189,855 salt 15,623 food 23,547 trash 38,595 other 21,822 other 72,100 Fluorescent light tubes 4,561 Bottles: Light bulbs 11,766 beverage 117,778 Pieces 219,468 bleach 21,463 Other 24,064 n-dlk/water 32,375 oil/lube 23,030 RUBBER other 45,497 Balloons 36,164 Buckets 10,335 Condoms 6,957 Caps/lids 212,852 Gloves 11,238 Cigarette butts 940,430 Tires 8,069 Cigarette lighters 34,501 Other 36,451 Cups/utensils 128,597 Diapers 12,686 METAL Fishing line 36,124 Bottle caps 106,626 Fishing nets 9,496 Cans: Floats/lures 13,381 aerosol 17,148 Hard hats 1,777 beverage 189,447 Light sticks 16,020 food 15,611 Pieces 344,268 other 15,081 Pipe thread protectors 8,033 Crab/lobster traps 3,795 Rope 88,862 55 gallon drums; Sheeting: rusty 3,739 longer than 2 feet 6,655 new 848 2 feet or shorter 13,095 Pieces 41,204 Six-pack holders 34,492 Pull tabs 48,670 Strapping bands 22,512 Wire 17,535 Straws 191,401 Other 44,359 Syringes 8,280 Tampon applicators 20,794 PAPER Toys 21,770 Bags 38,427 Vegetable sacks 7,336 Cardboard 33,450 Write protection rings 9,148 Cartons 24,727 Other 100,210 Cups 46,746 Newspapers 26,393 STYROFOAM Pieces 225,297 Buoys 16,096 Plates 21,235 Cups 125,008 Other 56,436 Egg cartons 8,605 Fast-food containers 31,856 WOOD Meat trays 16,532 Crab/lobster traps 7,254 Packaging 44,025 Crates 2,811 Pieces 289,802 Lumber 76,830 Plates 23,729 Pallets 4,293 Other 28,102 Other 31,196 CLOTH (clothing pieces) 53,405 TOTAL - 5,200,741 Center for Marine Conservation 13 Figure 7. Percent Composition of Debris Reported During 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Plastic 59.01% Cloth 1.25% Rubber 2,32% Wood 2.87% .............. . 0.;W ............. .. Paper 11.10% Metal 11.83% Glass 11.62% Plastic items were the most frequently reported debris item in all states participating in the cleanup. The highest percentage reported was in Texas, where 71.81% of all debris collected was plastic, while a low of 28.61% was reported in Nebraska (Figure 8). Fourteen states had higher percentages of plastics than the United States as a whole: the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin. In fact, the prevalence of plastics demonstrated regional patterns of high abundance: the western Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and the northern n-dd-Atlantic areas have the highest plastic percentages. 14 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 8. Plastic Debris Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide 69.00 Alabama 57.91 Alaska 48.51 California 54.69 Connecticut 56.64 Delaware 56.11 Dist. of Columbia 66.50 ------------- ------------------- ----- ----------- Florida ----- --------- 60.10 Georgia ---- - - 63.47 Hawaii 61.49 Louisiana ---- 68.30 Maine 56.24 Maryland 66.67 Massachusetts 60.62 Michigan 63.77 Minnesota -------------------- ----------- ------------ 1 50.49 Mississippi ll@ 63.77 Nebraska 28.61 ----------------------- -------------- New Hampshire -------------------------- 61.64 New Jersey 69.51 New York 64.36 North Carolina - --------- 52.66 Ohio - --------------- 68.99 Oregon 70.64 Pennsylvani .2 Puerto Ric 55.27 Rhode Islan 67.83 South Carolina ------------------------------- - -58.54 -------------------------------- Texas - --- - -------------------------- 71.81 Virgin Islands 51.35 Virginia 57.14 Washington -4 - 46.85 Wisconsin -1 69.21 0.00 25.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 Percent Center for Marine Conservation The Dirty Dozen Each year, the twelve most common debris items recorded during the cleanup have the distinction of being dubbed "the Dirty Dozen." These items give a true indication of the trash most often found on U.S. beaches. A comparison of the 1991 and past Dirty Dozens can be found in the "U.S National Trends" section of this report. For 1991, the Dirty Dozen includes: Percent of Total Rank Debris Item Total Number Reported Debris Collected 1. cigarette butts 940,430 18.08 2. plastic pieces 344,268 6.62 (fragments of larger objects) 3. foamedplastic pieces 289,802 5.57 4. paper pieces 225,297 4.33 5. plastic food bags/wrappers 220,945 4.25 6. glass pieces 219,468 4.22 7. Plastic caps/lids 212,852 4.09 8. 1astic straws 191,401 3.68 pl 9. g ass beverage bottles 189,855 3.65 10. metal beveraFe cans 189,447 3.64 11. foamed plastic cups 125,008 2.40 12. plastic cups/ut.ensils 118,597 2.28 TOTAL 3,267,371 62.83 These twelve items account for almost 63% of all trash collected. Cigarette butts alone make up almost one-fifth (18%) of the trash collected by U.S. volunteers. Elin-driating these twelve items from U.S. beaches would make them two-thirds cleaner than they currently are. Other items that were also found in abundance include: 13. plastic beverage bottles 117,778 14. metal bottle caps 106,626 15 plastic rope 88,862 16 jumber pieces 76,830 17 n-dscellaneous plastic bags 72,100 18 clothing ieces 53,405 19 metal pufl tabs 48,670 20. papercups 46,746 Many of the Dirty Dozen debris items are associated with litter left on the beach by visitors, or may have been carelessly discarded on local streets and thoroughfares and carried via storm drains or sewer systems to open waterways, at which point they then washed up onto the shore. A Word About Cigarette Butts Cigarette filters, or "butts" as they are commonly known, continue to be the most common debris item reported. Contrary to what many people believe, these items are not composed of easily degradable paper. Most cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, which is a synthetic plastic polymer. During the 1991 U.S. cleanup, 940,430 cigarette butts were collected by volunteers who often expressed a great deal of frustration at the sheer numbers of these items they encountered. Cigarette butts seem to be most prevalent in those areas where recreational beach use is high. California, Florida, and Hawaii all had large amounts, with 26% of California's, 17% of Florida's, and 23% of Hawaii's debris consisting of cigarette butts. This indicates that beachgoers are using the beaches as an ashtray. This is supported by 16 Center for Marine Conservation the finding of few or no cigarette butts on remote areas of beach, or on barrier islands. Some of these butts may also be washing off city streets and being carried through storm drains to be deposited in area waterways. Besides being an aesthetic problem when found in such abundance, these small debris items are of concern because of the problem of ingestion of debris by wildlife. But perhaps more importantly, these butts serve as an indication of society's careless attitude toward our beaches, an attitude that has contributed to the problem of marine debris. Bottles and Associated Goods Several items on the cleanup data card have been grouped together to identify what percentage of beach debris is made up of bottles and associated goods. These items include plastic and glass beverage bottles, metal beverage cans, plastic six-pack holders, and metal bottle caps and pull tabs. Nationally, 13% of trash collected was bottles and associated goods (Figure 9). States with a higher than national percentage of these items were Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington. It is interesting to note that among these states, Delaware is the only one with beverage container deposit legislation or a "bottle bill." Delaware's beverage container deposit legislation, however, does not include a deposit on aluminum cans. In the list of the top twelve items reported in Delaware, metal beverage cans, which do not have a deposit, were the fifth most common item, while glass beverage bottles, which do have a deposit, were only the tenth most common item. The rest of these states, with the exception of Rhode Island and Puerto Rico, do not have beverage container deposit legislation, and have recycling programs that cover only portions of the state. Rhode Island does not have beverage container deposit legislation, but does have a statewide recycling program in place.Puerto Rico has neither beverage container deposit legislation nor any kind of recycling program The lowest percentages of bottles and associated goods were found in states participating in the cleanup that have beverage container deposit legislation in place. Of these states, California and Connecticut also have instituted statewide recycling programs. The remaining states with lower percentages than the national figure do not have bottle bills but do have recycling at various levels within the state. The issue of mandatory recycling programs versus, or in conjunction with, beverage container deposit legislation is now being debated in many state legislatures, and raises the question as to which is the most effective means of recapturing beverage containers for recycling. Data gathered during cleanups may provide important information to assist in determining the best course of action for specific states to lower this percentage of debris in future cleanups. A Word About Six-Pack Holders One item that has captured a great deal of individual attention is the plastic six-pack holder. These seemingly harn-dess conveniences can pose a serious, possibly deadly, hazard to wildlife. During the 1991 cleanup, 34,492 six-pack holders were reported by cleanup volunteers. These devices were the 33rd most common item reported, out of the 81 items listed on the data card. There were several reports of animals entangled in six-pack holders. For example, volunteers in Michigan reported finding a sea gull entangled in a plastic six-pack holder, as did South Carolina volunteers. Industry is attempting to respond to entanglement concerns by developing a six-pack holder with "break-away" tabs attached to each ring. The theory behind this new device is that consumers use the tab to actually break open the plastic rings holding the beverage can, rather than simply pulling the can out of the holder. This is currently being test marketed by Illinois Tool Works, the developers of this new holder. Center for Marine Conservation 17 Figure 9. Bottles and Associated Goods Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide 13.21 Alabama 19.16 ------- - ----- - Alaska 35.90 California 8.19 Connecticut .89 Delawar 13.42 --------------- Dist. of Columbi - ----- ------- -- 29-64 Florid 16.68 Georgia @ 21.46 Hawaii 13.12 Louisiana 14.88 Maine 7.94 Maryland 17.63 Massachusetts 7.47 Michigan 4.74 Minnesota 10.85 Mississippi --- 17.61 Nebrask - -------------------- 28.76 New Hampshir: 10.33 New Jersey 8.53 New York 11.92 North Carolina -- 23.37 Ohio 1.55 Oregon 5.61 Pennsylvani 9.29 Puerto Ric 18.46 Rhode Islan 13.66 South Carolina 12.06 Texas 11.63 Virgin Island 23.80 Virgini: 11.01 Washington 20.06 Wisconsin 4.68 0.00 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 Percent .1 -9 4@6 @889 7- 1) 4 7.47 114 7 @4 10.8f 4. 6 @8 18 Center for Marine Conservation Many states have attempted to address the wildlife entanglement problem caused by six-pack holders by instituting legislation requiring these devices to be photo- or bio-degradable. However, both Michigan and South Carolina, which both reported wildlife entangled by six-pack holders, have degradable six-pack holder legislation in place. Furthermore, while a degradable holder may, in some cases, lessen the entanglement hazard, it may increase the hazards caused by ingestion of plastic pieces by wildlife, simply by making more smaller pieces available once these holders break up. This possibility is one that must be considered whenever degradability is touted as part of the solution to solid waste issues. A Note About Balloons The issue of mass helium balloon releases and the final resting place of these balloons once they have traveled out of sight continues to be another subject of discussion among many state legislatures. Nationally, 36,164 balloons were collected during the 1991 U.S. cleanup. Out of the 81 debris items listed on the data card, balloons were the 30th most common item. Since balloons released into the atmosphere have the ability to travel great distances, it is difficult to pinpoint any single geographic area that may have the greatest problem with these pieces of latex litter. The states of Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia all have legislation in place regulating the release of mass numbers of helium balloons, with several additional states considering such legislation. But having legislation in place does not mean that these states will not have balloons littering their beaches and posing a potential hazard to wildlife that are known to ingest balloons. Balloons floating through the air do not recognize state boundaries and, while they may be released in one state, they can easily find their final resting place in neighboring states. For example, volunteers in Ohio collected a balloon bearing the notation, "Tiger Cubs, Ann Arbor, Michigan" (Ohio reported balloons as the 12th most common item). In Michigan, balloons were the fifth most common item, the only state other than Ohio in which balloons were among the top twelve items. Until society rethinks its methods of celebration and chooses alternatives that do not contribute to the litter problem, we will continue to find balloons littering our waterways and beaches. Sources of Marine Debris Specific groups of items listed on the data card can be used to identify particular sources. These groups are broadly broken down into two main categories: ocean-based debris, which includes garbage disposed of at sea by commercial and recreational fishing and boating vessels, merchant and cargo vessels, petroleum industry activities, and passenger cruise ships; and land-based debris, which includes items that make their way to the beach through antiquated or inadequate sewage systems (Table 2). While legislation exists to address both these sources of debris (the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act to address ocean-based sources, and the Clean Water Act to address land-based sources), the fact that volunteers are still reporting these types of debris indicates that more needs to be done to halt the flow of debris from these sources. Trends in these types of debris are addressed in the U.S. National Trends section of this report. It is important to note that while a few specific items can be traced to a particular source (e.g., nets to commercial fisheries, and hard hats to petroleum industry activities), it by no means indicates that these are the only items improperly disposed of by these sources. Indeed, these items may be only a small percentage of the actual debris discarded. But the very presence of these specific items indicates that improper disposal activities, no matter how large or small, are still taking place. In addition to identifying types and amounts of debris, volunteers also identified items that, because of their labeling or markings were "traceable" to a specific company or organization. Examples from the 1991 cleanup include a balloon found in Los Angeles County, California with the wording "Northwest Airlines," a plastic lid reported at Fowler Beach, Delaware from "Jackson Marine Sales, Pompano Beach, Florida", and a large plastic bag found in the Florence-Reedsport area of Oregon labeled "Puget Sound Herring Sales." Where at all possible, CMC contacts these organizations about the finding Center for Marine Conservation 19 of their debris, informs them about the problems caused by marine debris and asks them to join in the fight against this problem. In many cases these companies may not be directly responsible for the disposal of the items, but have a responsibility to inform their customers about proper disposal methods. From the 1990 cleanup, approximately 150 organizations were identified and contacted, with an overwhelmingly positive response. The majority of organizations were eager to help in any way possible, with several even launching internal investigations into current waste handling procedures in their company. A listing of the organizations identified during the 1991 Coastal Cleanup is found in Appendix 3. CMC will continue the practice of contacting these sources and will hopefully glean the same positive results. Morton Salt - A Data Collection Success Story After the 1990 cleanup, CMC received a number of data cards from volunteers in the Gulf of Mexico with information on blue plastic bags marked with the Morton Salt name and logo for a.product called "Ship'n Shore Salt." This product is used by commercial fishermen, specifically shrimpers, to treat their catch. When Morton Salt received an information packet from CMC about this problem, they decided to take action. They are now printing "Stow It, Don't Throw It" and "Don't be a Litter Boat" on their bags and are currently test-marketing this salt packaged in a paper bag instead of plastic. For the plastic bags they still have in stock, they have produced a sticker bearing the same message. This is just one example of the positive responses CMC has received from companies who were identified by their debris. In many cases, such as Morton Salt, it is not the manufacturers that dispose of the debris improperly, but the buyers of the products. But Morton Salt chose to accept the responsibility to help educate their patrons about proper disposal of these bags. It will be interesting to see whether this education results in fewer bags being found during future cleanups. 20 Center for Marine Conservation Table 2. Categories and Quantities of Indicator Items Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Catego Indicator Items Total Number Reported Recreational Fishing/ plastic fishing line 36,124 Boating Wastes plastic floats and lures 13,381 49,505 (0.95%) Commercial Fishing )a ti ro e 88,862 Wastes oamed p astic buoys 16,096 plastic light sticks 16,020 plastic salt bags 15,623 rubber loves 11,238 plastic ishing nets 9,496 wooden crab/lobster traps 7,254 metal crab/fish traps 3,795 168,384 (3.24%) Operational Wastes plastic strapping bands 22,512 glass light bulbs . 11,766 write-protection rings 9,148 Plastic pipe thread protectors 8,033 C lastic sheetin longer than 2 feet 6,655 rescent lig�t tubes 4,561 wooden pallets 4,293 wooden crates 2,811 plastic hard hats 1,777 71,556 (1.38%) Galley Wastes plastic trash bags 38,595 plastic milk/ water gallon jugs 32,375 astic bleach/cleaner bottles 21,463 Foamed plastic meat trays 16,532 foamed plastic egg cartons 8,605 plastic vegetable sacks 7,336 124,906 (2.40%) Sewage-Associated plastic tampon applicators 20,794 Wastes rubber condoms 6,957 27,751 (0.53%) Medical Waste plastic syringes 8,280 (0.16%) Total Number of Indicator Items 450,382 (8.66%) Center for Marine Conservation 21 Ocean-based Sources of Debris Four groups of debris items are used to indicate sources of ocean-based debris: 1) recreational fishing and boating wastes; 2) commercial fishing gear; 3) operational wastes generated by shipping vessels and offshore activities; and 4) galley-type wastes from ships' kitchens. Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes Items classified as wastes from recreational fishing and boating vessels are monofilament fishing line and plastic fishing floats and lures. Nationally, recreational fishing and boating wastes accounted for approximately 1% of the total debris collected. States with higher amounts of this type of debris are Florida, Hawaii, and Nebraska, in addition to the n-dd-Atlantic states of Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, the Gulf coast states of Louisiana and Texas, and the west coast states of Oregon and Alaska (see Figure 10). While the total amount of debris attributable to this source may seem insignificant, the types of debris in this category, particularly monofilament fishing line, poses a very great hazard to marine wildlife. Volunteers in eight states reported 38 separate incidents of wildlife entangled in monofilament line. Monofilament line was responsible for over one-third of all wildlife entanglement reported. These reports underscore the need for increased education of recreational fishermen and boaters about the hazards their carelessly discarded wastes pose. Indeed, improperly discarded monofilament fishing line may come back to haunt the very boater who threw it away, by entangling and disabling the motor of their vessel, an "accident" that is all too common. Commercial Fishing Wastes Nationwide, approximately 4% of the total debris collected consisted of items indicating commercial fishing vessels as the sources. These items include plastic rope, plastic light sticks, plastic fishing nets, plastic salt bags, foamed plastic buoys, rubber gloves, metal crab /lobster traps, and wooden crab/lobster traps. Commercial fishing gear was more abundant than the national percentage in the states of Alabama, Alaska, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas (Figure 11). Geographically, it appears that three particular regions have especially abundant amounts of these wastes: New England, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest, all of which support various commercial fisheries. In New England, Maine had a percentage almost three times higher than the national percentage, while Massachusetts' and New Hampshire's percentages were approximately twice as high as the national figure. In the Gulf of Mexico, four out of the five states bordering the Gulf had higher than national percentages, with the fifth state (Florida) only 2/10 of a percent below the national percentage. In the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Oregon both had percentages approximately twice as high as the national figure. Additionally, the upper Chesapeake Bay, where species such as shad and striped bass as well as crabs and oysters are commercially fished, had a percentage of commercial fishing wastes higher than the national figure. Items such as plastic netting and rope, and metal and wooden crab/lobster traps are of particular concern in the Chesapeake Bay, due to the entanglement hazard they pose to the large numbers of juvenile Kemp's ridley and loggerhead sea turtles that summer in the Bay waters. 22 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 10. Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide ------- 0.96 Alabama 0.80 Alaska 3.17 California so Connecticut 0.83 Delaware 0.84 Dist. of Columbia Florida 1.16 Georgia 0.69 Hawaii 1.70 Louisiana 0.98 Maine 0.53 Maryland 1.23 Massachusetts 0.80 Michig n .45 Minnesota 0.47 Mississippi 0.70 Nebraska 1.08 New Hampshire 0.71 New Jersey 0.97 New York 1.34 North Carolina 0.88 Ohio Oregon 1.16 Pennsylvania .31 Puerto Rico 0.43 Rhode Island 1.37 South Carolina 0.50 Texa 1.15 Virgin Islands 0.27 Virginia 0.81 Washington 0.73 Wisconsin .16 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 0.16 0 0. 0.05 0 0 Percent Center for Marine Conservation 23 Figure 11. Commercial Fishing Wastes Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide '414449EgO.M.M. 3.24 Alabama 3.04 Alaska ------ 7.77 California 2.04 Connecticut 1.18 Delaware 2.16 Dist. of Columbia 0.06 Florida 3.03 Georgia 2.51 Hawaii 3.16 Louisiana BWEE@ 6. 3 6 Main 8 ------------- 8.47 Maryland 2.87 Massachusetts 5.45 Michigan 1.63 Minnesota 0.57 Mississippi 2.98 Nebraska 0.78 New Hampshire 7.32 New Jersey 1.42 New York 1.93 North Carolina 1.38 Ohio 1.40 Oregon 6.70 Pennsylvania 0.88 Puerto Rico 2.61 Rhode Island 4.50 South Carolin 1.53 Texa 7.52 Virgin Island 3.00 Virginia 2.41 Washington 2.13 Wisconsin 0.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 @M@ gii @0-10 @ Percent 24 Center for Marine Conservation Operational Wastes Wastes attributed to cargo or merchant vessels, as well as offshore petroleum activities, include plastic strapping bands, plastic sheeting longer than 2 feet, plastic pipe thread protectors, plastic write-protection rings, plastic hard hats, glass light bulbs, fluorescent glass light tubes, wooden pallets, and wooden crates. Nationwide, these wastes made up 1.4% of the total debris collected (for illustrations of the lesser-known items, see Figure 5 - Guide to Good Data Collection and Figure 6 - Data Detective Poster). The states of Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington all reported percentages of operational wastes greater than the national percentage (Figure 12). Of these states, Alaska, Rhode Island, and Texas all show a percentage figure at least twice as high as the national percentage. Again, it appears that regions in New England, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest have significant concentrations of this type of debris littering their shorelines. While debris such as plastic strapping bands and write-protection rings present obvious entanglement threats to marine wildlife, items such as glass light bulbs and fluorescent light tubes pose a hazard to any barefoot beachgoer who accidentally steps on one. As with many types of debris, operational wastes can be as dangerous to humans as they are to wildlife. Galley-type Wastes Nationally, items considered wastes from ships' kitchens, or galleys, accounted for 2.4% of the total debris collected. This category of items includes plastic trash bags, plastic milk and water jugs, plastic bleach/cleaner bottles, plastic vegetable sacks, foamed plastic egg cartons, and foamed plastic meat trays. States with percentages of galley-type wastes greater than the national percentage include Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas (Figure 13). All five states bordering the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) reported percentages higher than the national figure, with Louisiana's percentage three times as high and Texas' percentage twice as high. The inland state of Nebraska reported a higher than national percentage of this type of debris, which indicates not ocean-dumping problems, but perhaps illegal dumping of household wastes or inadequate municipal waste hauling vehicles and facilities. As with all these categories of wastes, it is important to view these findings on a state-by-state basis to target very specific sources of this debris. Debris Traceable to Passenger Cruise Ships One of the more glamorous sources of marine debris is the passenger cruise ship industry. Debris from these "floating hotels" is easily identifiable since many items Are embossed with the name of the cruise line and sometimes even the name of the particular vessel. Reports of cruise line debris hit a record high in 1991 with 59 separate reports identifying 15 different cruise lines (Table 3). Cruise line item;s identified by volunteers include plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles, plastic hand lotion bottles, and balloons. It is important to note that these items are not necessarily the only ones discarded by cruise ships and that their very presence may indicate that a percentage of the unlabeled trash collected is generated by passenger cruise vessels as well. Center for Marine Conservation 25 Figure 12. Operational Wastes Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide 1.38 Alabama 1.46 Alaska 2. 0 California 1.06 Connecticut 0.86 Delaware 1.11 Dist. of Columbia 0.83 Florid 1.34 Georg! 1.25 H awa I - 1.46 Loulsian 2.17 Maine 1.37 Maryland 1.24 Massachusetts 1.84 Michigan 0.95 Minnesota 1.04 Mississippi 1.19 Nebraska New Hampshire 1.27 New Jersey 0.90 Now York 1.05 North Carolina 0.82 Ohio 1.66 Oregon 1.83 Pennsylvania .65 Puerto Rico 1.11 ---- ----------------------------------------------- Rhode Island --------------- 2.ao South Carolin 0.76 Texa 2.76 Virgin Island 0.96 Virginia 1.19 Washington 1.64 Wisconsin 0.31 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 Percent 4@@o @,)Ioc 26 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 13. Galley-type Wastes Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide 2.40 Alabama 3.97 Alaska 3.96 California 1.43 Connecticut so Delaware 2.11 Dist. of Columbia 1.14 Florida 2.42 Georgia --- 3.60 Hawaii 1.84 Louisian 6.99 Main 2.35 Marylan 2.98 Massachusett 1.83 Michigan Minnesota .79 Mississippi 4.14 Nebraska 2.65 New Hampshir 1.04 New Jersey 1.48 New York 1.75 North Carolina 2.23 Ohi Orego 1.85 Pennsylvani 1.88 Puerto Ric 4.40 Rhode Island 3.48 South Carolina 1.69 Texas 5.32 Virgin Islands 2.36 Virginia 1.81 Washington 1.97 Wisconsin 0.35 0.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 J@ "*' 8 1.8 3 2,3 5 2 2,4 0 .43 0. 61 2.11 -t 1).114 @2 3 10. 5 7; 0.79 6_ 1. 04 1@4 8 1.75 2.23 0.00 3.48 1.69 2.3 6 1.81 1. JtO35 9.1 Percent Center for Marine Conservation 27 Table 3. Passenger Cruise Line Debris Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Location Found Type of Debris Cruise Ship Indicated California San Francisco shampoo bottle Princess Cruises San Diego plastic cup Norwegian Cruises shampoo container Princess Cruises shampoo bottle Sundance Cruises Florida St. Johns plastic shampoo bottle Holland American Lines 2 plastic conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles Flagler shampoo container Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Volusia balloon Carnival Cruise Lines ID tag B12 Commodore Cruise Lines 2 shampoo bottles Princess Cruises balloons Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic cup Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic wrapper Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 plastic shampoo Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles 2 plastic conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles Brevard 2 pieces of balloons Carnival Cruise Lines balloon Carnival Cruise Lines balloons Carnival Cruise Lines 6 tea bags Europe Cruise Lines 2 plastic hair Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines conditioner bottles plastic cup Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Indian River conditioner bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise lines plastic bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines St. Lucie shampoo bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ball point pen Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Martin plastic cup Carnival Cruise Lines 3 shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Palm Beach candy wrapper Carnival Cruise Lines plastic glass Discovery Cruise Lines shampoo containers Princess Cruises shampoo bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Dade plastic hair conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise lines bottle 3 packages Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Monroe 2 plastic shampoo Royal Caribbean Cruise lines bottles shoe polisher Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 28 Center for Marine Conservation Table 3. (cont.) Passenger Cruise Line Debris Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Location Found Type of Dphris Cmise Ship indicated Georgia Pine Island small shampoo bottle Premier Cruise Lines Sapelo Island shampoo bottle Princess Cruises Puerto Rico Ocean Park plastic wrapper Carnival Cruise Lines Pinones plastic items Carnival Cruise Lines plastic items Norwegian Cruise Lines plastic items Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines baggage claim tickets Royal Cruise Lines plastic bag Royal Cruise Lines Rio Grande cups Costa Lines face cream Cunard Princess Cruise Line Lisboa after shave Norwegian Cruise Line 2 cups Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Bahia Lucia plastic items Norwegian Cruise Line Levittown face cream Princess Cruises South Carolina Folly Beach plastic cup Spirit of Charleston Texas McFadden Beach shampoo bottle Princess Cruises U.S. Virgin Islands Hassel Island paper cups Carnival Cruise Lines Washington candy wrappers Carnival Cruise Lines Kitsap several balloons Exeter Lines, Ltd.-Luxury Dinner Pacific shampoo bottle Princess Cruises plastic bags Princess Cruises Center for Marine Conservation 29 The cruise line with the largest number of reports was, as in past years, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Out of 59 reports, Royal Caribbean was identified 24 times as the source of cruise ship debris. Carnival Cruise Line was next with ten reports, followed closely by Princess Cruises with nine. As may be expected, because of the large cruise ship industry there, Florida had the most reports of cruise line debris with 34 reports out of 59. With increasing attention being brought to the issue of cruise line debris, the public has become much more aware of the possibility that the cruise ship they are vacationing on may be illegally dumping their garbage overboard. CMC is receiving increasing numbers of reports from passengers who have witnessed such dumping incidents, expressing their outrage that these vessels are blatantly disregarding not only the laws regulating such dumping, but the welfare of the very oceans which support their livelihood. In response to this public outcry, this industry will be the target of an intense campaign by CMC to expose those cruise lines that are the worst offenders. The campaign will focus on educating potential cruise line passengers to choose a cruise line with environmentally sound and law-abiding disposal practices, to investigate the disposal habits of the cruise ship they are travelling on, to talk with crew members who handle shipboard garbage, and to document any dumping activity they may witness. Land-based Sources of Debris Two groups of debris items are used to indicate land-based sources of marine debris: 1) sewage-associated wastes, which include plastic tampon applicators and rubber condoms; and 2) medical wastes, which include plastic syringes. Sewage-associated Wastes Items indicating the presence of wastes from sewage systems accounted for less than 1% of the total debris collected during the 1991 cleanup. While this may seem to be an extremely low figure relative to the total debris collected, the presence of plastic tampon applicators and rubber condoms is indicative of a much larger, unseen problem emanating from sewage systems. If large, solid items such as plastic tampon applicators can be carried through sewage systems to be deposited in area waterways, one can only imagine the variety of other, less visible, solid and liquid wastes that are making this same journey. Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are the primary source of this type of debris. CSOs merge sewage removal and storm drain operations into the same pipe. This means that household and industrial wastes, as well as water from storm drains, are treated at the same facility. This system is usually adequate during dry weather, but wet weather causes these systems to overload and discharge untreated or partially treated sewage into streams, lakes, and coastal waters. States that reported a higher than national percentage of sewage-associated wastes were Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin (Figure 14). Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, which have reported high percentages of sewage-associated wastes in past cleanups, were more than double the national figure. For the first time, in 1991, all states bordering the Great Lakes participated in the cleanup. These first-cleanup results indicate that Great Lakes beaches, in particular those of Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, have more or near equal amounts of sewage-associated wastes as compared to the national figure. These results demonstrate the need to address inadequate sewage systems that are depositing improperly treated sewage into the Great Lakes. 30 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 14. Sewage-associated Wastes Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide 0.63 Alabama 0.29 Alaska 0.03 California 0.44 Connecticut 0.36 Delaware 0.65 Dist. of Columbia .05 Florida 0.23 Georgia 0.1e Hawaii Louisiana 0.68 Maine 0.4e Maryland 0.4e Massachusetts 1.95 Michigan 0.73 Minnesota 0.62 Mississippi 0.23 Nebraska New Hampshire 0.29 ---------------- New Jersey 2.22 New York -- - -- - - ----- 1.52 North Carolina 0.15 Ohio Oregon 0.35 ----- ------------ Pennsylvania 1.92 Puerto Rico 0.48 Rhode Islan 1.55 South Carolina 0.18 Texas 0.39 Virgin Islands 0.35 Virginia 0.21 Washington 0.24 Wisconsin 0.67 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 Percent I Center for Marine Conservation 31 As mentioned in the introduction to this report, 1991 has been designated as the Year of Clean Water. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the Clean Water Act). The Clean Water Act is presently the subject of reauthorization discussions in Congress and beach cleanup results will be a part of those discussions. There are obviously areas in the United States with problems related to sewage systems and treatment. Some proposed changes to the Clean Water Act designed to address the continuing problems in these states include uniform discharge standards, optimizing existing facilities, and alternative funding sources for upgrading and repairing obsolete or faulty sewage systems. Cleanup data collected by volunteers has been extremely important in documenting that, even after 20 years under the Clean Water Act regulations, there are still problems that need to be addressed and that changes in these regulations are necessary to control this source of water pollution. Medical Wastes The item categorized as medical waste is plastic syringes. Medical waste is classified as land-based debris, based on information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which indicates that many plastic syringes found on the beach are being discharged through sewage systems or have been discarded by illegal drug users, either directly on the beach or on streets. As mentioned previously, many debris items are thought to be washed off area streets and carried to the beach through storm drain systems. This information also discounts the theory that all medical wastes found on beaches have been dumped illegally by hospitals or vessels. While occasional medical waste wash-ups traceable to a specific ship source have occurred (e.g., a U.S. Navy incident off the coast of North Carolina in 1991), these incidents are very isolated and probably do not account for the majority of medical wastes reported by cleanup volunteers. But occasionally, medical waste is able to be traced to a specific source. For example, volunteers in Newport, Rhode Island encountered a blood bag, containing what appears to be dried blood, with a label identifying the Newport Naval Hospital. CMC will contact the hospital, inforn-ting them of this finding and asking for an explanation. Medical wastes consisted of only 0.16% of all debris collected during the 1991 cleanup. Areas with a higher than national percentage of medical wastes include California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas (Figure 15). Several of these states, such as Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island also reported high percentages of sewage-associated wastes, supporting the idea that syringes are being carried through inadequate sewage systems. Puerto Rico historically has the highest percentage of medical wastes. This is again true in 1991, with Puerto Rico reporting a percentage of medical waste three times higher than the national percentage. Additional information on medical wastes reported in previous cleanups can be found in the U.S. National - Trends section of this report. 32 Center for Marine Conservation. Figure 15. Medical Wastes Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups Nationwide 0.16 Alabama 0.05 Alaska 0.05 California - - --------- @@ 0.26 Connecticut 0.04 Delaware 0.07 Dist. of Columbia 0.00 Florida 0.06 Georgia 0.02 Hawaii 0.17 Louisiana - ----------- 0.35 Maine 0.03 Maryland 0.05 Massachusetts 0.22 Michigan 0.06 Minnesota 00 Mississippi 0.06 Nebraska 0.00 New Hampshire 0.01 New Jersey 0.14 New York 0.18 North Carolina 0.03 Ohio .00 Oregon Pennsylvania 0.19 Puerto Rico 0.65 Rhode Island 0.41 South Carolina 0.10 Texas 0.28 Virgin Islands 0.03 Virginia 0.03 Washington 0.13 Wisconsin 0.08 0.00 0.30 0.60 0.90 Percent Center for Marine Conservation 33 Foreign Sources of Marine ebris Trash found on U.S. beaches is not necessarily generated by domestic sources. There continues to be a component of this debris traceable to foreign sources. Findings of foreign debris are particularly disturbing, in view of the international regulations set out in the MARPOL Treaty prohibiting the disposal of plastic debris anywhere in the world's oceans. The United States is signatory to this treaty, making it illegal for any vessel to dump plastic debris within 200 n-dles of the U.S. coastline. Yet, as in previous years, volunteers reported debris from foreign sources. A total of 531 items from 41 countries were represented in the 1991 cleanup by their debris on U.S. beaches (see Appendix 4 for a state-by-state listing of these findings). Of these 41, 20 are signatory to Annex V of the MARPOL Treaty. But it is important to remember that, no matter what country a vessel is from, while they are traveling in the waters of a country that is signatory, the regulations of MARPOL Annex V apply. Twenty states reported foreign debris during the 1991 cleanup. The Gulf of Mexico had the largest concentration of foreign trash, with four out of the five states bordering the Gulf reporting numerous foreign items. Texas, by far, detailed the largest concentration of foreign debris, much of it taking the form of various types of plastic bottles, including oil and cleaner bottles. As mentioned in the beginning of this report, the Gulf of Mexico and the Wider Caribbean have been designated as a Special Area under the MARPOL Treaty, which prohibits the dumping of plastics anywhere in the Gulf and the Caribbean and regulates the dumping of other debris materials. Foreign vessels will have to comply with these regulations when in these waters, no matter what their country of registry. A potential hindrance to compliance with these regulations may be the fact that Mexico and most Caribbean countries are not signatory to the MARPOL Treaty and may not have disposal facilities equipped to handle large amounts of shipboard debris. Questions such as these must be answered and solutions developed before Special Area designation can have a positive impact on the Gulf and Caribbean. Marine Debris Impacts on Wildlife While it is obvious that trash on the beach is aesthetically unpleasant, there are far more serious hazards posed by marine debris. It is not uncommon to read or hear about the plight of an animal entangled in monofilament fishing line or wearing a six-pack holder "collar." Cleanup volunteers all too often encounter these animals first-hand and 1991 was no exception. During the 1991 cleanup, volunteers reported 111 encounters with wildlife entangled in debris. Table 4 details these findings. Monofilament fishing line accounted for the greatest number of reports of entanglement (34%), for a variety of wildlife including birds, fish, and crabs. Plastic netting and rope also continues to take their toll on marine wildlife, with 23 reports of entanglement in these items reported. An item familiar to us all was also indicated as the culprit of entanglement; four animals were reported to be caught in plastic six-pack holders. While four incidents of wildlife clashing with this item may not seem significant, it should be noted that these incidents were recorded on just one day within a three-hour period. 34 Center for Marine Conservation Table 4. Wildlife Impacted by Debris Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups State Animal Debris Item Other Comments Alabama sea gull string entangled crabs crab trap trapped inside bird plastic ring entangled California 5 dead seabirds fishing line entangled sea gull fishing line entangled bird fishing fine entangled bird fishing line entangled sea gull hook and lure entangled sea gull hook entangled sea gull fishing hook studs entangled bird tag tape entangled bird sock entangled bird yellow strapping bands entangled gull nylon rope entangled pelican rope entangled bird plastic bag entangled Connecticut crab bottle trapped inside bird plastic lid entangled canine tire entangled Delaware sea gull fishing line entangled sea gull net entangled bird boards entangled Florida bird fishing line entangled bird monofilament line entangled sea gull fishing hook, wire and weight entangled seabird fishing line entangled 2 fish and 2 eels fishing line entangled catfish fishing fine entangled 2 fish fishing line entangled sponge nylon fishing line entangled brown pelican lure entangled fish hook entangled shark hook entangled bird rope entangled crane rope entangled chicken rope entangled fish string entangled fish and little crabs old traps trapped inside crab duct tape entangled (released) Hawaii moray eel fish hook entangled Center for Marine Conservation 35 Table 4. (cont.) Wildlife Impacted by Debris Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups State Animal Debris Item Other Comments Louisiana sea turtle metal hook and string entangled alligator metal hook and string entangled fish plastic debris entangled bird yellow rope entangled (released) fish nets entangled Maine heron netting entangled (released) sea gull plastic entangled herring plastic bag entangled Maryland cricket plastic bag trapped inside crab balloon ribbon entangled crabs and fish crab trap trapped inside Massachusetts sea gull monofilament line entangled sea gull fishing wire entangled sea gull netting entangled Michigan bird balloon string entangled sea gull 6 pack holder entangled sea gull fishing lure entangled Minnesota sea gull fishing line entangled Mississippi hermit crabs plastic bag entangled catfish ring entangled New sea gull fishing line entangled Hampshire mice plastic bottle entangled New Jersey bird fishing line entangled New York 2 crabs fishing line entangled 2 sea gulls fishing line entangled 2 crabs styrofoam entangled North Carolina sea gull fishing line entangled (Coastal) seabirds rnonofflarnent entangled pigeon fishing line entangled heron fishing fine entangled crab fishing line and net entangled (Inland) fish tire entangled 36 Center for Marine Conservation Table 4. (cont.) Wildlife Impacted by Debris Reported from 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups State Animal Debris Item Other Comments Oregon 5 birds fishing line entangled 3 birds line entangled bird multi-hooked fish line entangled sea gull fishing line entangled sea gull hook, line and float entangled brown pelican plastic line entangled bird plastic bag and rope entangled seal rope and cord entangled bird rope entangled bird rope and string entangled sea gull plastic bag and rope entangled bird string entangled bird kite string entangled bird fish net entangled bird plastic strapping entangled 2 birds plastic entangled Puerto Rico bird net entangled fish plastic bag trapped inside crab plastic cup trapped inside crab plastic entangled crab glass bottle entangled sponge cloth entangled Rhode Island fish rope, fishing line entangled sea gull plastic strapping entangled sea gull fish hook entangled bird six-pack ring entangled dog fish net entangled (released) South Carolina sea gull six pack ring entangled crab crab trap entangled Texas fish fishing line entangled crab rope and fishing line entangled 2 birds fishing line entangled bird strapping/ netting entangled mullet plastic bag entangled crab plastic bag entangled mullet plastic holder entangled fish plastic entangled fish plastic entangled Virginia sea gull fishing line entangled 2 stone crabs mojiofilament net entangled 2 horseshoe crabs fish net entangled Washington sea gull fishing line entangled crab fishing line entangled Center for Marine Conservation 37 ]U.S. National - Summagy The national picture regarding the marine debris problem is not an optimistic one. Plastics still account for almost 60% of all debris reported. Of the Dirty Dozen items, eight are plastic items. Entanglement of wildlife in plastic debris, such as monofilament fishing line, netting and rope, and six-pack holders is a persistent problem. After three full years under the "no dumping" regulations of Annex V, the lack of an improvement in the marine debris situation raises some serious questions about the effectiveness of these regulations. It is obvious that this legislation has had little or no effect on the marine debris problem. The question now to be answered is why. Are vessels ignoring these rules? Do they even know about the rules? Or do they think that this is a law that is difficult to enforce and therefore they are banking on not getting caught when they dump illegally? These and many other questions are now being explored by a U.S. Congressional oversight comn-dttee, to determine why there are still tons of debris littering our beaches and what exactly needs to be done to stop the flow of marine debris at its source. But ocean-based sources of marine debris are not the only culprits. More and more attention is turning to land-based sources, from careless beachgoers and vacationers to the illegal dumping of household wastes or debris from construction sites, to inadequate sewage and storm drain systems. Increased efforts on the state level may be the most effective way in reaching and educating beach visitors about the importance of the proper disposal of litter. Many states have litter laws already in place that address this problem. The illegal dumping of household or construction wastes may also be covered under these litter laws. But the problem of inadequate sewage and storm drain systems is one that directly affects the waterways themselves and can have detrimental impacts not only on the state that has these systems, but the surrounding states as well. The Clean Water Act was put into place 20 years ago to address many water quality issues, including sewage treatment. But it appears, as is the case of the MARPOL regulations, that this legislation has not attained the "fishable and swimmable" goals it set for this natioWs waters. Cleanup volunteers are still finding sewage-associated wastes in areas that, historically, have sewage problems. This act is up for reauthorization in 1992 and recommendations to control these systems, including a more uniform pern-dtting process to regulate or control flow of sewage material, and increased funding from whatever sources available, to augment upgrading of antiquated systems will be a major part of the process. The results of strengthening this legislation will hopefully be evidenced by future cleanup volunteers encountering fewer and fewer sewage-associated wastes. With two major pieces of legislation designed to reduce the waste problems plaguing our waterways con-dng under close scrutiny, the role of citizen participation and volunteer monitoring is an increasingly important one. If enforcement proves to be a major obstacle to reaching the goals of the regulations, citizen monitoring and reporting efforts may be a very far-reaching way to augment enforcement of these laws. With an army of educated, well-trained citizens always on the lookout for violations, the perpetrators may think twice about dumping their garbage over the side of their vessel. As more and more citizens become aware of sewage system problems, greater demand will be put on local municipalities to correct these problem. Volunteer monitors increase enforcement capabilities exponentially by supplying a visible deterrent to violators. With citizens keeping a watchful eye on the environment around them, we may see a speedier improvement in the quality of our beaches and waterways. 38 Center for Marine Conservation. Figure 16. Treasures Found During 1991 U.S. Coastal Cleanups 4> 4) U.S. CURRENCY ALABAMA $ .11 MISSISSIPPI 1.00 CALIFORNIA 115.62 N. CAROLINA 1.00 DELAWARE 1.00 OREGON 4.60 FLORIDA 8.54 S. CAROLINA 5.25 HAWAII 1.25 TEXAS 8.59 LOUISIANA .25 VIRGINIA 1.00 VALUABLES ALABAMA wallet with drivers license FLORIDA watch 1950's Pepsi bottle, 1940 whiskey bottle drivers license HAWAII MasterCard LOUISIANA Rolex watch MAINE life preserver from early 1 900's NEW YORK credit card N. CAROLINA drivers license OREGON 1900's hand blown bottle Q personalized pen treasure hunt note S. CAROLINA placernat from the old Atlantic House restaurant washed away in Hurricane Hugo TEXAS pearl earring Chevron credit card marble countertop VIRGINIA car trim from a '72 Nova military ID WASHINGTON watch, keys, gold plated watch WISCONSIN Polaroid camera 4) 4D -J. Center for Marine Conservation 39 1 "? I I (it Li na L I ,I;d I Coast is I C I eanap @aw Data Sumlatl U.S. HAIIDNAL At. AK CA CT DE DC FL GA NJ LA ME no "A NJ "N Ms HE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLASTIC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *@Jodqs Food 2922 92 38923 3499 6276 32 33055 )D93 19240 3736 3671 2337 14149 3372 1087 2089 a Salt B4 0 1351 is 24 1 2228 14 2443 121 58 125 1958 48 30 42 0 Trash 899 86 6223 236 913 0 8557 Ito 265B 1085 493 341 1805 271 87 511 47 Other 1141 53 9306 75? 1721 16 14317 297 5917 1667 1064 616 3638 548 183 671 32 vallottles Beverage 4100 45 8006 1273 2799 123 18203 B94 8403 3139 1247 1426 4200 569 351 1773 18 Bleach 594 25 948 55 380 4 3071 253 918 1080 511 531 968 88 13 302 0 Gallon 1224 22 1795 106 682 10 4826 298 1008 2635 780 661 1479 214 36 817 5 oil/lobe 7B3 20 1147 137 518 34 3395 217 578 1002 764 750 729 143 39 600 0 Other 1127 34 3203 467 986 61 7864 490 3176 1917 685 743 1822 473 89 579 2 Buckets 350 6 693 59 236 5 1662 97 496 321 553 178 594 77 32 166 3 caps/lids 4109 172 27941 1990 4389 45 33452 1136 12600 6186 2128 2881 13324 5481 702 2336 55 Cigarette butts 11397 56 222510 20690 18359 2 143493 2761 108853 3301 14186 6114 60359 37370 4981 5775 10 Cigarette lighters 805 14 8394 228 411 2 5521 157 2131 638 486 343 2295 928 78 338 0 Cups/utensils 1709 30 12240 1317 2632 34 21259 935 9141 3027 1262 1568 7278 1126 397 928 83 Diapers 282 7 899 52 117 a 1368 24 2698 262 60 138 766 183 194 91 0 Fishing fine 573 51 3021 440 849 1 7261 143 7011 464 357 451 1897 407 77 197 19 Fishing nets 404 20 417 23 396 0 903 128 1721 267 433 79 1452 155 10 91 0 F]DatS/IUTes 142 65 1753 134 152 0 2648 28 1144 468 114 391 596 154 35 171 3 Hard hate 33 0 609 4 22 1 156 3 116 47 10 13 56 4 0 19 0 Light sticks 276 1 1280 39 210 0 3372 45 2259 569 ol 169 1190 839 2 84 0 Pieces 6143 88 45812 4676 8195 32 56335 1151 28476 6716 5804 4404 21104 15445 1299 2932 201 Pipe thread Prot. 46 6 589 12 251 1 813 3 995 91 86 to 1277 481 8 49 0 Rope 1234 214 6315 415 1389 0 12308 259 6110 2751 5105 796 9512 782 78 681 16 Sheeting Long 124 21 345 25 112 1 994 30 477 225 154 39 455 55 17 36 0 Short 233 28 1239 68 226 4 2035 38 538 351 231 104 924 173 26 105 0 Six-pack holders 873 20 5195 154 608 0 6111 75 2808 1583 140 718 997 489 43 622 23 Strapping bands 391 55 2943 105 452 it 337J 46 164b 557 482 266 1677 308 Ise 149 0 Straws 2177 22 25241 2677 4978 0 36208 813 10946 5189 1278 1968 14819 9026 604 1118 0 Syringes 44 2 2111 30 78 0 488 6 817 333 28 35 686 71 0 28 0 Tampon applicators 158 1 1180 199 641 0 1342 31 507 389 290 291 5692 844 92 78 a toys 384 6 2861 224 704 0 3007 97 1272 546 343 427 13BI 638 77 133 0 Vegetable sacks 109 7 1106 30 146 0 889 14 696 183 79 134 640 toe 11 59 2 Vrite PTOt. rings 145 4 1565 138 179 0 1532 if 854 181 226 63 63? 242 36 87 0 Other 1486 273 11992 1297 3109 41 15900 524 7206 2487 2212 1192 5730 4820 517 859 19 Buoys 402 24 1233 198 171 0 5290 186 1025 521 822 512 1427 to 4 297 0 Cups 2392 80 15906 1120 3406 255 28615 1069 8562 2508 2015 2326 5306 907 582 1008 31 Egg cartons 288 2 798 4 57 0 1067 125 756 690 32 147 341 7 12 152 0 Fast-food cont. 737 19 4346 216 704 76 6473 ISO 4989 601 234 514 1011 248 196 483 0 heat trays 434 3 1230 45 323 8 2279 239 2812 962 177 219 498 18 31 343 0 Packaging 679 is 9429 247 956 0 7020 204 5239 1103 647 537 2201 542 284 464 7 Pieces 4008 80 65206 4449 4084 486 53179 4641 16058 4666 5580 5856 13897 4507 1866 2467 15 Plates 503 0 2894 120 179 0 3412 203 3609 863 167 538 950 73 80 355 0 Other 618 34 4251 236 597 2 5680 269 2435 426 741 329 1581 687 156 140 a Cr At At. 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11 2 25 0 Lumber 1698 36 10855 876 2538 0 13019 622 4420 1444 1937 13@2 6577 781 174 885 0 Pallets 102 7 629 2 3 75 0 726 24 350 74 93 31 28' 35 13 24 0 Other 512 3 5142 466 795 7 4936 91 2153 488 649 41@ 11184 712 @9 345 13 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOTH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clothing 890 21 014 640 16% 18 9048 299 3950 1045 1574 6219 3356 1176 219 536 27 = z = z: = = = z == z= = = = = == == ===== = = = = @ = z = = = a = = = z z z z = = z = = = = : = = = = = z z 7 = = = = = = == = 2 = = = = = = = = = = = = z @ z = = = = = = = = = = =: @ z = = = = = = = n z z = = = = = = = = = = = = = = z = = = = : === = = = = = = = @ = = : = z = z @ = = z = = : = = z = = = = = = = = = : : = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = TOTAL ITEMS/STATE 8992 3657 045673 6?4B7 118626 1933 B54812 28827 480727 94887 88206 68179 312828 114500 24033 52730 2041 NATIONAL NH NJ NY NE ON OR PA PR RI SC Ix V I VA WA W1 TOTAL ------------- I- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLASTIC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bags food 1075 7052 9711 23053 26 6869 128 2979 5704 4590 16035 421 5006 3367 366 220945 Salt 31 120 107 861 2 144 0 2476 219 229 2487 21 154 22? 1 15623 Trash 196 926 1307 376? 0 707 if 1735 585 826 3060 86 589 471 5 38595 Other 244 2644 2928 7635 2 2134 32 1294 1691 1515 8389 26? 1423 920 34 72100 Bottles BeVeTage 3B7 1616 5967 30660 0 1074 38 3423 3424 2796 8616 251 1389 1447 121 117778 Bleach 32 187 596 1953 0 276 5 2215 758 181 SQ41 54 372 146 6 21463 Gallon 71 329 828 3153 0 423 22 2218 950 442 6532 88 430 276 15 32375 Oil/lube 45 249 935 2657 1 185 2 4189 720 242 2257 28 473 177 14 23030 Other 79 1188 1866 45B7 0 689 22 1344 1263 68B 8583 IBO 714 522 54 45497 Buckets 17 144 247 1040 0 148 4 598 433 183 1645 28 266 44 0 10335 Caps/lids 741 6424 8418 14984 19 5830 218 7440 4508 3576 34428 318 4173 2332 516 212852 Cigarette butt, 6181 19726 20333 95057 329 26526 208 6817 5809 37676 23418 317 22160 12270 3306 940430 Cigarette lighters 94 873 1007 3110 0 654 18 521 894 918 2543 28 526 525 21 34501 Cups/utensils 492 3562 6369 7794 16 1197 56 16873 2410 3660 8226 751 1370 693 162 118597 Diapers 33 138 415 1340 0 182 1 1455 324 90 1172 42 113 216 24 12686 Fishing line 213 961 2130 2614 1 879 6 533 1046 437 3163 23 588 300 It 36124 Fishing nets 97 90 258 314 0 409 0 143 238 254 956 29 146 63 0 9496 floats/lures 27 142 337 1810 0 620 2 144 254 189 1382 It 249 208 8 13381 Hard hats 2 6 9 21 0 7 0 202 157 6 248 0 22 4 0 1777 Light sticks 44 97 164 461 a 284 6 225 413 325 3289 41 128 75 0 16020 Pieces 2054 9985 12258 21650 81 14771 424 7354 6375 7339 41100 740 7066 3106 1194 344268 Pipe thread Prot. 84 72 192 372 4 300 0 50 334 52 1667 4 68 107 1 8033 Rope 1837 1155 2230 3260 6 7199 13 943 2316 745 18659 237 1445 946 6 B8862 Sheeting Long 19 132 168 420 0 196 0 238 304 100 1673 18 61 214 2 6655 Short 64 462 263 6?4 0 431 8 335 450 150 3384 a 233 284 6 13095 six-pack holders 44 592 1609 2590 0 471 21 1565 903 634 4789 60 461 363 31 34492 Strapping bands 255 373 954 1098 6 1370 13 479 874 244 3267 72 430 457 24 22512 Straws 707 10705 15894 9253 37 1597 155 11796 3621 4632 9362 587 3573 1354 1064 191401 Syringes 4 160 338 139 0 83 5 1042 392 121 1105 4 34 87 ? 8280 Tatpon applicators 72 2383 2554 494 0 262 50 489 1297 113 996 28 150 126 65 20794 Toys 86 974 926 1373 0 718 34 646 581 497 3233 20 412 220 50 21770 Vegetable sacks 24 76 159 548 0 365 7 140 370 153 1056 7 54 156 0 7336 Write Prot. rings 31 237 209 551 0 184 3 36 368 130 1053 6 87 146 6 ?14B m Other 710 2524 5131 6236 9 3797 81 1312 2834 3924 9966 319 1880 1433 390 100210 V4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STYROFOAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Buoys 107 87 469 846 0 388 3 J45 455 IBB 806 20 296 164 0 16096 Cups 693 1550 4738 17498 0 2104 100 2396 2800 2534 9054 315 3136 1110 92 125008 Egg cartons 3 37 66 594 0 71 1 193 211 143 2617 35 89 65 2 8605 Fast-food cont. 63 260 1041 3830 0 578 6 584 478 576 2389 103 527 369 55 31956 Meat trays 25 125 271 1269 0 552 3 531 427 379 2684 32 345 256 12 16532 Packaging 376 723 1398 2938 1 1447 3 360 992 851 3823 34 822 506 177 44025 Pieces 2388 5354 ?337 22578 7 11892 75 1836 6870 6169 21043 846 6493 2800 1069 209802 Plates 352 271 767 2239 0 193 4 1679 372 326 3066 138 174 190 12 23729 Other 239 465 1144 2303 0 ills 9 505 832 589 1736 97 548 311 27 28102 Im :3 NAT I ONAL :3 NH NJ V NC ON OR PA PR R1 SC TX U1 VA WA WI TOTAL M 4 - ------ ------ ------------------------ -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GLASS -------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bott I es Beverage 698 2456 3728 37220 1 1612 31 12893 3388 3080 10135 663 3559 3490 60 189855 Food 30 84 285 3380 0 214 7 2673 266 220 2088 39 311 175 2 23547 Other 97 199 450 3552 0 247 2 1222 384 335 2330 119 329 312 8 21822 Fluor.light tubes 0 2 154 236 0 62 0 151 110 24 820 2 28 70 0 4561 light bulbs 3 20 101 fl 3 0 121 1 274 245 175 1526 4 247 65 1 If766 Pieces 3538 3297 10623 14054 5 2434 23 10516 4110 1706 11971 779 5409 3787 923 21946B Other 372 158 653 1392 0 339 0 IB05 251 260 1037 19 384 1279 12 24064 W -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RUBBER -------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balloons 70 715 2067 Iflt 4 645 38 183 439 825 1495 23 812 883 102 36164 Condoms 27 145 252 291 0 191 0 284 175 110 565 17 66 43 1 6957 Gloves 31 40 242 690 1 209 1 159 345 93 3133 11 174 77 3 11238 TiTes 91 108 328 1133 1 173 0 360 30? 124 434 6 108 144 4 8069 Other 377 455 1215 2468 6 703 22 813 670 768 3097 92 728 326 98 36451 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- METAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bottle caps 451 1510 4578 11167 5 1932 41 3996 10?0 1606 6716 310 1374 2945 191 106626 Cans Aerosol 31 so 432 2385 2 219 1 536 692 153 2185 27 282 17B 3 17148 Beverage 1659 3211 4750 31905 1 1620 92 3084 3586 6589 12549 1695 4277 3599 84 189447 Food 27 109 417 2817 0 224 2 913 275 407 1276 133 210 B7 18 15611 Other 33 227 184 1447 0 160 2 321 125 230 836 127 104 117 12 15081 Crab/Jobster traps 222 2 54 394 0 35 0 35 160 57 171 12 65 27 1 3795 Drums Rusty 19 17 114 388 0 30 0 154 63 42 249 13 19 34 7 3739 New .7 0 1 66 0 6 0 9 68 12 90 1 2 1 0 848 Pieces 432 528 1768 3?62 3 669 8 1766 956 916 2105 181 1113 708 145 41204 Pull tabs 237 329 1371 3869 3 537 19 4556 562 494 2713 63 348 2093 42 48670 Wire 113 131 425 1536 1 468 3 509 279 448 1200 21 259 467 23 17535 Other 263 535 2609 3527 0 928 29 564 739 050 2039 139 785 427 93 44359 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bags IB7 533 1563 4738 0 907 21 2480 573 651 2542 29 655 598 18 38427 Cardboard 164 557 1307 3554 0 1033 8 1562 473 632 2175 65 1372 585 37 33450 Cartons 117 400 930 2470 1 387 7 1873 485 405 2145 99 524 221 15 24727 Cup$ 218 1008 1690 5244 5 731 34 2123 909 1065 2596 151 932 SB5 27 46746 Newspapers 173 558 1072 2155 5 1335 17 866 312 506 1175 46 277 521 27 263?3 Pieces Isis 5604 7185 22495 30 6074 177 4237 2103 5660 7365 351 3647 3944 288 225297 Plates 42 163 697 1679 0 302 2 1544 187 298 1317 33 86 250 3 21235 Other 269 1398 2066 3965 6 2196 148 1173 619 1818 2115 79 794 1075 38 56436 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOOD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CTab/lobsteT traps 96 19 33 63 0 15 0 54 126 39 161 12 90 1 0 7254 Crates 13 27 76 165 0 33 0 133 206 70 225 6 161 25 0 2811 Lumber 554 1727 1929 7357 2 1399 24 1958 1284 3356 5914 369 3288 351 64 76830 Pallets 22 152 84 353 0 104 0 213 64 161 403 9 133 54 2 4293 Other 259 1407 1198 2365 2 676 7 556 571 1171 1643 136 7B7 363 45 31196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOTH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clothing 857 791 1945 5525 14 1304 41 1964 1464 1281 4113 182 1158 615 113 53405 TOTAL ITEMS/STATE 33651 113748 184623 502387 645 129575 2605 159998 94919 126049 394637 1277? 103572 69477 11538 5200741 AW -A .. . . . ....... owl A 'A --b WN 4-lr Z, -AL, Connecticut Sea Grant Director Ed Monahan and his daughter sort through debris in Fairfield, CT. 44 Center for Marine Conservation U.S. National Trends Cleanup volunteers have been collecting detailed information on the types and amounts of marine debris found on U. S. beaches since 1988. By comparing this informationover four years, we are able to identify areas that show positive indications of improvement. Table 5 illustrates the overall direction of the areas for which trend analysis is done. But perhaps more importantly, we are also able to pinpoint areas that show little or no significant change in the state of the marine debris problem. Unfortunately, after four years of cleanup efforts, for the most part there has been little or no significant change in the composition of marine debris. This sobering finding should be the cause for many organizations, including governmental agencies, to take a close look at laws and regulations designed to put an end to the marine debris problem. By scrutinizing these regulations, weaknesses may be discovered that have allowed the continuation of the marine debris problem at such a constant level. Table 5. Summary of Trend Direction for U.S. Coastal Cleanup Data Analysis Area % Change AnaLyzed 1988-1991 Trend Direction Plastics -5.54% Galley wastes -5.43% Bottles & associated goods -3.52% Commercial fishing wastes -1.08% Six-pack holders -0.90% Operational wastes -0.65% Recreational fishing & boating wastes -0.19% Medical wastes +0.07% Sewage-associated wastes +0.15% Trends in How Many, How Much. and How Long The army of volunteers concerned about the condition of U.S. beaches and waterways has continued to grow since 1988 (Figure 17). The approximately 47,531 individuals who joined the first national cleanup in 1988 broke new ground in the collection of detailed and specific information on the trash they encountered. This army has grown to over 130,000, a forn-ddable force all dedicated to combating the tons of trash found on our beaches. If these volunteers were paid a n-dnimurn wage of $4.25 per hour for their three hours of cleanup efforts the cost would be a staggering $1.7 n-dllion. The actual number of miles cleaned has increased as well from an estimated 3,518 n-dles in 1988 to 4,347 miles in 1991 (Figure 18). This increase in n-dles includes coastal areas that were not cleaned in previous years' cleanups, as well as inland waterways. This inland movement is becon-dng a very important aspect of the cleanup, as we realize that at least a portion of the debris on coastal beaches is making its way down these waterways to the ocean. It will require stopping this inland debris at its source to prevent it from reaching the ocean. Center for Marine Conservation 45 Figure 17. Participation in U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 135,002 0 107,260 100.000- 04.024 47.6:31 S0,000- 0 0 lose 1009 laso Iasi Ve mL r Figure 18. Miles Cleaned in U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 5,000- 4,315 4,000- 3.657 3,S18 3,000- 2,884 2.000 - 0 1,000- 0- 1988- 1989 1990 1991 Vear -denotes estimated miles cleaned 46 Center for Marine Conservation As the volunteer base and the number of miles cleaned increases, so does the number of pounds of debris collected. The pounds of debris collected has grown from an estimated 1,953,800 pounds (977 tons) to a whopping 2,878,913 pounds (1,439 tons) (Figure 19). When one recalls that approximately 60% of this trash is plastic, a very light-weight substance, the enormous amount of trash that must be collected to make up these incredible poundage figures is n-dnd-boggling. Some of this increase in debris weight is probably due the increase in volunteers and rrdles covered: more people covering more area collect more trash. This underscores the importance of detailed data collection, which give us not just the rough information of how much this trash weighs, but also exactly what it is, what it is composed of, and where it is coming from. Figure 19. Pounds of Debris Collected in U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 S.S00,000 3.000.000- 2,070.913 0 2,616,066 0 2,500,000- 0 U 2,000.000 - 1.0sa.000 1,705,180 1,500.000- 0 IL i 1.000,000- 4d 0 500.000- 0- 19se 19B9 1090 1801 'Y49 eL r Trends in the Most Prevalent Type of Debris This information has remained largely unchanged over the last four years: plastics are the number one debris problem in the marine environment. The percentage of the debris collected has experienced no significant change in the last four years (Figure 20). From more than 65% in 1988, to 59% in 1991, there seems to be a slight decrease in the percentage of debris composed of plastic. This small downward trend, while encouraging, does not reflect a significant change in the percentage of plastics on U.S. beaches. In fact, the percentage figures representing cleanups occurring after the regulations of MARPOL Annex V show relatively no change at all. This does not bode well for either the wildlife that must risk encountering this debris, nor for the boater who may encounter it around a propellor or in the engine. This lack of a decrease points to the need for looking closely at the regulations designed to keep plastics out of U.S. waterways to see where weakness may lie and where changes need to be made. Center for Marine Conservation 47 Figure 20. Trends in Plastic Debris Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 70.00- M 64.54 60.00- 60.53 58.80 59.00 50.00- 4W 0 40.00- 30.00 0 C 20.00 - W 10.00- 0.00- -1988 1989 1990 1991 Trends in the Dirty Dozen The twelve items most commonly found during the U.S. cleanups have changed very little over the past four years. Plastic pieces, glass pieces, foamed plastic (Styrofoam) pieces, paper pieces, metal beverage cans, glass beverage bottles, foamed plastic cups, plastic cups, utensils, and straws, and plastic caps and lids remain among the top twelve. Plastic beverage bottles were included in the Dirty Dozen only in 1988 and have since dropped out, but remain among the top fifteen items collected. As more and more recycling programs are put in place, items such as glass beverage bottles and metal beverage cans may decrease to the point of no longer having a place of "honor" in the Dirty Dozen. Plastic trash bags and n-dscellaneous types of plastic bags were listed in the Dirty Dozen in 1988, but dropped off the list in 1990 when two new items, cigarette butts and plastic food bags and wrappers were added to the Beach Cleanup Data card in 1990. Since 1990, cigarette butts have skyrocketed to the number one position in the Dirty Dozen, accounting for nearly 13% of all debris collected in 1990 and 18% in 1991. 48 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in Bottles and Associated Goods The national percentage of bottles and associated goods has remained essentially the same over the past four years, but has experienced a slight, but constant downward trend from nearly 17116 in 1988 to 13% in 1991 (Figure 21). This may be due to increased recycling programs and more states instituting bottle bill legislation. The seven states participating in the cleanup that have bottle bills have all experienced a slight, but consistent, downward trend in the percentage of bottles and associated goods (Figure 22). Over the past three years, Delaware experienced slight deviations from this trend, which may be attributed in part to the fact that Delaware's bottle bill legislation exempts aluminum cans. Figure 21. Trends in Bottles and Associated Goods Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 18.00 16.73 16.00- 15.56 14.31 14.00- 13.21 Z 0 12.00- 0 10.00- 0 F- 0 8.00- C 6.00- 4) 4.00- 2.00- 0.001 .. ....... 1988 EM 1989 ME 1990 ME 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 49 Figure 22. Trends in Bottles and Associated Coods Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 (states with beverage container deposit legislation) 18.73 15.66 Nationwide 14.31 13.21 20.10 California 10.12 13.80 8.19 1 8,82 Connecticut ..... ............. 11.67 19.46 51 ----- ......... ...... Delaware -------- - 11.21 13.42 .............. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 11.22 Maine i Wil to - -------------- -- 7.94 12.32 Massachusetts 7.73 10.90 .. .. ..... 7@47 17.86 15.95 ......... New York 13.76 0 11.92 .42 ....... ..... ............ ... ........ . ....... ................ 7.37 Oregon 6.72 0.00 6.00 10.00 16.00 20.00 25.00 Percent of Total Debris 1988 1989 1990 1991 50 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in Six-Pack Holders Nationally, the percentage of six-pack holders reported in 1991 has also decreased since 1988. From 1.56% of the total debris collected in 1988, to 0.66% of the 1991 total, this slight, but steady decrease is encouraging, in view of the fact that six-pack holders are an item known to entangle wildlife. As more and more states are considering enacting legislation to require degradable six-pack holders, it is interesting to look at the states with this legislation already in place to analyze its success. Fifteen states participating in the cleanup have degradable six-pack holder legislation in place. Of the ten whose degradable laws went into effect prior to 1988 (Figure 23) all have shown a decrease from 1988 to 1991, with only slight, one-year deviations in Alaska, California, Delaware, New York, and Rhode Island. Of the five states whose legislation went into effect in 1988 or after (Figure 24), there is again a general downward trend, though not so evident as in those states whose legislation has been in place a longer period of time. Figure 23. Trends in Six-pack Holders Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 (states with degradable six-pack legislation effective prior to the 1988 cleanup) Nationwide .66 0.72 Maine (1/78) 0 04 Oregon (9/78) 0.*d2 46 1.24 Alaska (10/81) 0. 8 4 0.00 1.60 . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . California (11/82) ....... 0.5 8.73 0.61 1.28 Delaware (1/83) 5 Massachusetts (1/83) .29 1.29 New York (9/83) ..... .. ..... . . . . . .0.08 7 1.12 Connecticut (10/84) 0':6 0. 22 ........ .... :XXXXX.:@.. 2.92 ... .... .... 1.51 New Jersey (4/86) M 1.0 r .62 Rhode Island (7/87) 139 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 Percent of Total Debris 1988 1989 logo MM 1991 Effective date of legislation indicated In parentheses. Center for Marine Conservation 51 Figure24. Trends in U.S. Six-pack Holders Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1"1 (states with degradable six-pack legislation effective after the 1988 cleanup) Nationwide 0.82 0.71 1/88) 0. 2 8 Pennsylvania 0.34 0.81 1.65 ... ... 1.37 Florida (7/89) . . . . .... ... 0.82 0.71 1.31 ......... ....... .. ... . 0.78 Hawaii (1/90) 0.79 . . . . . .0.68 0.71 North Carolina(1/9 NEI G.e3 0. 5 2 1.41 Louisiana (1/91) . .. 1.46 1.67 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 Percent of Total Debris 1988 1989 1990 1991 Effective date of legislation Indicated in parentheses. Trends in So3arces of Marine Qgbris With the goal of stopping marine debris at its source, identifying these sources and tracking trends in the percentage of debris attributable to each is essential. As was discussed in the section entitled U.S. National Results, these sources are divided into ocean-based and land-based sources. 52 Center for Marine Conservation Ocean-based Sources Trends in Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes The percentage of debris attributable to recreational fishing and boating activities has, for the first time in four years, dropped below 1% of the total debris collected (Figure 25). While a decrease from 1.14% in 1988 to 0.95% in 1991 is seen-dngly insignificant, it is important considering that monofilament fishing line, one item attributed to this group, is the number one item reported to kill marine life. In 1991 alone, volunteers reported 38 separate incidents of wildlife entangled in monofilarnent. Any decrease in the percentage of this type of debris, however slight, is therefore encouraging and will hopefully result in fewer incidents of entanglement reported in future cleanups. Part of this decrease may be attributed to increased efforts to recycle monofilarnent line, particularly by Berkley, a well-known fishing tackle manufacturer. North Carolina cleanup coordinators, in response to the relatively high percentage of recreational fishing and boating wastes on North Carolina beaches, are setting an example for other states by launching an educational campaign aimed at informing recreational fishermen and boaters of the potential hazards caused by the illegal dumping of plastic debris. Geographically, areas with a consistently high percentage of this type of debris over the past four years include the n-dd-Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, particularly the states of Louisiana and Texas, and the northern west coast areas of Alaska and Oregon. Figure 25. Trends in Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 1.20- 1.14 1.03 1.06 1.00- 0.96 0.80- 0 0.60- 0 0.40- 0.20- i..... ..... 0.00 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 53 Trends in Commercial Fishing Wastes Overall, the national percentage of commercial fishing gear has shown a slight, but erratic, downward trend (Figure 26). Although the 1991 percentage (3.24%) is almost a percentage point lower than the 1988 figure (4.32%), there is no steady decrease indicated. With netting from commercial fishing sources being the second most common item reported during the cleanup to entangle wildlife, this lack of a decrease demonstrates the need for increased educational activities targeting commercial fishermen about the perils of their discarded gear and about the laws regulating disposal of this gear. In addition, the amount of gear accidentally lost and the problems it causes needs to be addressed. The three regions which have continued to show a relatively high percentage of commercial fishing debris over the last four years are New England, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific northwest, all of which support a variety of commercial fisheries. Figure 26. Trends in Commercial Fishing Wastes Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 5.00- 4.85 4.32 4.00- 3.62 3.24 3.00- 0 0 2.00- ................. 1 1.00 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .% 0.00- 1988 1989 1990 1991 54 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in Operational Wastes The national percentage of operational wastes, such as plastic strapping bands and wooden crates, has experienced a slow, but steady decline since 1988 (Figure 27). From a high of 2.03% in 1988 to 1.38% in 1991, this trend, however, is too dose to indicate any significant improvement in the percentage of this type of debris. Again, the areas of New England, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific northwest have reported consistently high percentages of this type of debris. Figure 27. Trends in Operational Wastes Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 2.40- 2.10- 2.03 1.80- Z 1.60 a 1.50- 1.41 1.38 0 1.20- 0 0.90- a. 0.60- 0.30- 0.00 .. ......- 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 55 Trends in Galley-type Wastes Perhaps the one true area of improvement in ocean-based sources of marine debris is in the percentage of galley-type wastes (Figure 28). The 1991 percentage of 2.40% is a full five percentage points lower than the 1988 figure of 7.83%. This is a very encouraging sign that there may be increasing efforts to hold this type of trash on ocean-going vessels until a port is reached and it can be properly off-loaded. Since 1988, the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico have reported higher than national percentages of galley wastes, indicating that, despite the downward trend, ships' galleys continue to be a source debris in the Gulf. Figure 28. Trends in Galley Wastes Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 10.00 8.00- 7.83 Z n 4) a 6.09 6.00- 7@ 0 0 4.00- 4) 3.33 2.40 2.00- .... ............. ....... 0.00- 1988 1989 1990 1991 56 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in Passenger Cruise Line Debris In the past four years, volunteers have been diligently recording specific and detailed information about the debris they collect. Even the first data collection efforts in 1988 pointed to a rather obvious source of debris: passenger cruise lines. Company and ship names and logos embossed on items such as plastic shampoo bottles and cocktail glasses helped to point the finger at specific cruise line culprits. The cruise lines identified in 1988 as the major sources of cruise line debris remain the major offenders of 1991. Figure 29 shows the top twelve cruise lines reported as sources of debris from 1988 through 1991. Royal Caribbean continues to lead the way with over 40% of the debris identifiable to cruise lines traceable to Royal Caribbean. Norwegian and Carnival have been well-represented by their trash, while Princess seems to be headed in the wrong direction, from an optin-dstic low of 0% in 1988 to a disturbing 15.25% of identifiable cruise line debris. Other cruise lines whose debris was found by volunteers include Royal, Europa, Exeter, Discovery, Massachusetts Bay, Ocean, Pacquet, Scandinavian, Sea Escape, Skyward, the "Spirit of Charleston", Sundance, and Windjammer. With the increase in citizen awareness of these sources and their willingness to assist CMC in documenting any incident they witness, it will be interesting to view how public pressure will influence the amount of cruise line trash reported on our beaches in the future. Figure 29. Trends in Cruise Line Debris Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 Royal Caribbean 43.40 . . . . . . . . . . . ----- - - - - - 14.8 N o r we g I a n 19.44 0.76 Carnival 4 Princess .17 16.26 18.62 Holland America 6. W 1.09 4.17 26.93 Premier .. 2.17 1.69 Crown 13.69 3.70 Commodore 8.70 69 Chandris 4.17 .17 3.70 Costa 39 1.69 0 Admiral -Ebw 4.36 0 0 Cunard 2 17 0.00 20.00 40.00 Percent of Cruise Line Debris loss MM 1989 .1990 EM 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 57 Land-based Sources Trends in Sewage-associated Wastes With 1992 designated as the Year of Clean Water, and with the Clean Water Act up for revision and reauthorization, attention will be drawn to the condition of the nation's sewage systems and the problems still arising from them. It appears that, after four years of data collection and analysis on the types of floatable wastes emanating from sewage systems, that there is no improvement in the way these systems handle wastes. In fact, in contrast to all ocean sources of debris, this form of land-based debris actually showed a slight increase (Figure 30). From 0.38% in 1988 to 0.53% in 1991, the number of sewage-associated wastes and the problems they may be indicating could be worsening. It is apparent that the provisions in the Clean Water Act may need radical revision in order to adequately combat this problem. Even if this legislation is strengthened, it will take time for these improvements to be realized. Therefore, educational efforts geared toward furthering the awareness and understanding of the problems caused by inadequate sewage are the first immediate step in reducing the amount of wastes from this source of debris. As might be expected, the New York/New Jersey area, as well as the northeast areas of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, have historically reported high percentages of sewage-associated wastes, principally due to the antiquated sewage treatment systems in the older cities of the northeast. Figure 30. Trends in Sewage-associated Wastes Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 0.60 0.54 0.53 0.49 0.60- X IX. 0.40- 0.38 0 0.30- .............. .... 0 R11 K--K-0- �0 0, C 0.20- -M. 0.10- 0.001 1988 1989 1990 1991 58 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in Medical Wastes While the finding of any medical wastes on the beach is cause for concern, this type of debris still accounts for merely 0.16% of the total debris collected (Figure 31). Concentrated medical waste wash-ups continue to be isolated incidents. It is believed that much of the debris reported as medical waste is actually finding its way to the beach through faulty or inadequate sewage systems or through storm drains. As Congress discusses revising and strengthening the Clean Water Act in 1992, it will be interesting to see the result of these changes and how or if the percentage of medical waste is affected in future cleanup analysis. Figure 31. Trends in Medical Wastes Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 0.20 0.16 0 0.15- 4A 0 0.10- 0.09 0.09 0.09 0 (L 0.05- ...... . .. 0.00 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 59 Trends in Foreign Sources of Marine Debris The United States alone is not totally responsible for the trash found on our beaches. The contribution of foreign countries to the U.S. debris total has been constant throughout the past four years. During the 1991 cleanup in the United States, 47 different countries were represented by their debris. The countries with consistently high percentages of foreign debris reported include Mexico, Japan, France, China, and Canada. The twelve countries whose debris was reported most often over the past four years are listed in Figure 32. While debris from Mexico and Canada may travel from the coast to U.S. beaches, it is also interesting to note that three out of the top five countries (Mexico, China, and Canada) are not signatory to Annex V of the MARPOL treaty. Mexico, by far, leads the list, with as much as 54% of the foreign debris collected traceable to Mexico as its source. Texas bears the brunt of these "foreign imports" and it is clear that the influx of debris from Mexican land-based sources must be addressed before the Special Area designation bestowed upon the Gulf of Mexico can hope to have any effect. The variety of countries represented in the cleanup by their debris underscores the need for global participation in sternming the flow of marine debris. It is not enough that one or two areas work diligently on this problem. All areas of the world are connected by the oceans and we must all work together to get this problem out of our own and each other's backyards. Figure 32. Trends in Foreign Debris Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 38.13 4.67 Mexico 37.91 40.00 13.18 Japan 9.10 7.84 3.64 France 5.47 5.58 3.92 4.30 3.30 China 3.02 1.50 2.24 Canada 2.03 3.21 3.39 0.94 Germany 2.98 3.02 2.67 3.83 Spain 0.96 2.86 4.77 Italy 0.87 1.40 0.53 2.62 Singapor 1.92 3.02 1.60 2.24 USSR 0.02 3.72 1.96 1.96 Venezuela 0.87 1.56 1.43 1.87 1.03 Thailand 1.63 1. 07 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 Percent of Foreign Debris 1988 1989 1990 1991 60 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in the Impact of Marine Debris on Wildlife Marine debris, particularly plastics, continue to pose a serious hazard to wildlife. Figure 33 illustrates the top twelve entanglement items reported over the past four years. Other items reported include plastic strapping bands, glass bottles, metal cans, cloth, plastic milk jug rings, cassette tape, plastic tape, plastic sheeting, vegetable sacks, balloon ribbon, balloons, and duct tape. In 1991, 38 cases (34%) of reported wildlife entanglements occurred due to encounters with monofilament fishing line. In 1988 this number was 22 (50%), meaning that half of all wildlife entanglement reported was due to monofilament fishing line. Hence, monofilament fishing line remains the number one hazard to wildlife. Plastic netting, plastic rope, plastic bags, and plastic six-pack holders continue to take their toll on wildlife as well. It is imperative that efforts by interest groups, as well as manufacturers, be initiated to educate marine user groups specifically about the perils of improperly discarded fishing line, net, rope, bags, and six-pack holders. Figure 33. Trends in Debris-related Wildlife Entanglement Reported from U.S. Coastal Cleanups 1988-1991 50.00 Monofilament line . ............ 4 2.4 2 33.09 33.63 Netting le.90 8.82 Rope 7.58 .83 7.90 Plastic bags 15 '. .34 7.90 8.82 Six-pack holders .55 .93 .65 4.55 Mono.line & hook a2 6.19 6.82 6.06 String 1 4.42 27 Fishing hooks 2 7.08 4 Plastic 4.42 4.56 Crab/lobster traps 3 52 3:54 2.27 Wire 3.03 4.23 3.03 Plastic bottles 2 11 1.77 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 Percent of Entanglement Debris 1988 M3 1989 1990 ME 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 61 N. j A, w; m 77 An abundance of plastic collected from Cyprus beaches during the 1991 deanup. 62 Center for Marine Conservation 1991 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP - INTERNATIONAL RESULTS How Many. Hgw Much. How Long? The 1991 International Coastal Cleanup was by far the largest coastal cleanup effort ever coordinated by CMC. A record number 145,950 volunteers spread over 13 countries on four continents, collected 3,706,076 pounds (1,853 tons) from 4,743 n-dles of coastal and inland waterway. A breakdown of these totals by each participating country is found in Table 6. Of the thirteen participating countries, Cyprus, England, Greece, Japan, the Netherlands Antilles, Norway, and the United States are signatory to Annex V of the MARPOL Treaty. Table 6. Country-by-Country Breakdown of 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Totals COUNTRY NUMBER OF POUNDS MILES OF VOLUNTEERS COLLECTED BEACH CLEANED BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 32 1,000 1 CANADA 2,737 31,911 106 CUBA 17 320 1 CYPRUS 140 7,000 1 ENGLAND 47 4,002 12 GREECE 3,000 10,250 46 ISRAEL 1,500 600,000 42 JAPAN 6,600 90,000 150 MEXICO 265 1,440 6 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES 21 8,000 1 NORWAY 1,000 20,000 11 UNITED STATES 130,152 2,873,913 4,347 VENEZUELA 439 53,240 19 INTERNATIONAL TOTAL 145,950 3,706,076 4,743 But these volunteers did more than just collect the trash they found. An amazing 19,992 Beach Cleanup Data Cards were returned to CMC to be analyzed and compiled into this report. In addition to the English version of the data card (Figure 4), a Japanese version (Figure 34), a Hebrew version (Figure 35), and two Spanish versions, one for use in Mexico (Figure 36) and one for use in Puerto Rico, have been developed for use by volunteers all over the world. Both the Japanese version and the Hebrew card were the results of the translation efforts of Japan's cleanup coordinator, Yun-d Kikuchi, and Israel's cleanup coordinator, Ellik Adler. The extra efforts of these individuals to make the cleanup possible in their areas deserve special recognition. Center for Marine Conservation 63 Figure 34. Data Card Used by 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Volunteers in Japan (front) 7)- r BEACH CLEANUP DATA CARD Thank you for completing this data card. Answer the questions and return to your area coordinator or to the address at the bottom of this card'This information will be used in the Center for Marine Conservation's National Marine Debris Data Base and Report to help develop solutions to stopping marine debris. Name ("? Affiliation M&MA) Address PM ( -1*IL-- mM- F(n- Age:0441) Today's Date: Month: A Day -----ft-Year vnorxor L L1'oAnMof=Mdeanecl N How did you hear about the cleanup? SAFETY 77PS I .Do not go near any large drums. 2. Be careful with sharp objects. Z. 3. Wear gloves. 3. 4. Stay out of the dune areas. 4. Vfb@@VAXIJ, 5. Watch out for snakes. 5;. 6. Dont lift anything too heavy. 6, WE WANT YOU TO BE SAFE "A.:. 17 11 - 79& L,ZT-T,-, V" (-A I Number of vmdaing together on this data card - Estimated distance of beach cleaned - Number Of bags filled- SOURCES OF DEBRIS Please list all items wth foreign labels (such as Plastic bleach bottles from Me;dco) or other ma hat indicate the items orgin (such as cruise line names military identification or debris vith names and/or address of Shipping/freighting or =rr1l,, companies, or ofl/Sas e)qploration ac--). SOURCE rrEMFOUND -Slliiepial Gompam Pf2Sti= 'SJC.1jPpiA,1 bam& STRANDED AND/Ok ENTANGLED ANMALS PI describe mx of Be as specol as you can.) Thank Voul &@SA91fe)! 0--o --,M-P-F(VFAZ1 PLEASE RETURN THIS CARD TO Zkig L/7 I r=@ 31, YOUR AREA C.ORDI.AIOR OR NUUL IT TO: -rlzI 2-r7-t, Center 1br Marine Conservation %Am I-W-W 2AWC119 1725 DeSales Street NW 40-5 4AMttI%)5 Washinlgtort. DC 20036 A Mernb@hlp Organbuttlon IN 7APIAN A r vo-EPA MarMe COrtsavatim Fb-wiy c-- r. mwu--.d F@. en Printed oll recycled paper. 0 OKI c..ftl I. Mi. C-ft-d- %ft" . malt, ------------- 1 64 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 34. Data Card Used by 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Volunteers in Japan (back) ITEMS COLLECTED You may find it helpful to work with a buddy as you clean the beach, one of you picking up trash and the ot er taking notes. An easy way to keep track of the items you find is by making LiCk marks The bOX is for total items: see sample below. h TOTAL TOTAL EOMOP.: T_1EiE- FT97 cup, 3=_JF_1EM- egg cano F277-1 (97 aQJ6@@ P L A ST I'C) (-7-77,t-,7 - T-1 lit-1 n-*w fk- bag@. (0) hing nets (Na) food WIT@!!r2ppers hard hats (t2--/LA) trash @1 fightqic@, salt 1 peces oalj4) ocher Pipe thread protector tbUt[le5:(-rj,T,@jt,) rope < P -71) De,,erage social sheeting: bleach, cl,arier longer than 2 feet milk/water gal jugs 2feetorshorte, UDC70LIXT-) W.Iube LAM) 6-pck holders (ai* e_'-)Lf9-JJ otherbotties strappirkgoards buckets (13:2') st.ws ('7F-13-? caps. lids (,3,1'-) syringes (z'sx-a cigarette 61cers (9(00)7410-2 tampon applicators Cigarette lighters (r74q-) toys N'bIL) cups.utensas (17,-/-7 'Waim) vegetable sacks diapers "write protectiont'i fth.ngl,- (Ink) other plastic (specify) 0nMillw0a) fthing lures. nwis md)IL'7- - S T Y R 0 F 0 A M (or other plastic foam) t)uoys kaging material (1,cn4e4)V&) pieces &VI-TC, - A& 9 Places other 5tnm* (spectry) meat trays FOLD ALONG THIS ONE G L A S 5 (2y.:5-x) t)oldes/lars' fluorescent light tubes beveragetioules ("Iffl) light bullos ('@) food jars (4-kWA F I pieces (&LrG.)Wt4) other bottles/lais = ocher glass (specify) Cli@CP%J&A L-1) R U B B E R (m"40 ballou.s MX) wes ('914-7) conaorns Other rubber (speoly) (7tn1M-AAY!@L=) sloves ( It4A7 METAL bottiecaps 55 gallon drums: cans (,@,) lusty aerosol new (WULA@F,012 beverage dMiyl Pieces oa 4 ) food _Lt@; Pultrabs (Iij-11T) 1 cr.b!lich t@,pc V44 A) sipc&') PAPER (*) t.gs nevvspapers/magannes, IWPA94M-) cardboard (7V:-1Lbk2 pieces cartons pates irwm) cup, (M:1'v7'2 .=ppel(spec.fy) (YcZft1tM@jl:!) 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SJ33)unlOA dnueal:) lelseoZ) 1ruoTleunlul T661 Aq pasfl pxe:) inea -sc azaij Figure 36. Data Card Used by 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Volunteers in Mexico (front) TARJETA DE DATOS PARA LA LIMPIEZA DE PLAYAS Gracias por rellenar esta tarjeta de datos. Conteste las preguntas y devu6lvala al coordinador de so Area o enviela a Is direcci6n que se encuentra al fin de esta tarjeta. Esta informaci6n se utilizard an Is Sede Nacional de Datos sobre Desperdicios Marinos del Centro de Ed,icaci6n Ambierital con o'bjeto de ayudar a desarrollar soluciones pars acabar con los desperdicios marinos. Nombre Afilicaci6n Direcci6n Ocupaci6n - Tel6fono Ciudad Fstado - Zona Postal - M - F Edad: La fecha de hoy: Mes - Dia ------Afio - Nombre del Coordinador Ubicaci6n de Is playa donde se hizo Is limpieza - Ciudad rods prdxima ZC6mo se enter6 del proyecto de Is limpieza de playas? Nitmero, de personas trabalando juntas en egta tariela de datos Aproximada distancia de ]a playa aseada Ndmero de bolsas que se llenaro- CONSEJOS UE PRECAUCION 1. No se acerque a aingan tambor de tamafio grande. 2. Tenga cuidado con objetos afilados. 3. Use guantes. 4. MAntengase fuera de Areas donde haya dunas. 5. Tenga cuidado con las serpientes. 6. No levante nada demasiado pesado. QUEREMOS QUE UMD Egft A S.ALVO IDENTIFICAC16N DE DESPERIDIC10S. For f- hacer una lista de todos los productrat con etiquetas toctrarojecats 6 crancas de identifimci6n que incliquen lugar de origen (tales come, Lineas doe Crucems, Bamos Me-tes r, direcciones de Compahias de Cargo, Compahias de Aceite, Compaiiias de Pecas. etc.). ORIGEN ART1CULO RECOGIDO A8C C4,9'k Co.P.Kia Gtelf. &- plastica ANIMALES DESAMPARADOS Y/O ENREDADOS (Por fatror describe el tipo del anicnal y el tipo de desperdicio que contribuy6 al ernmedo.) ZQu6 foe el acticulo mits rano qua se mogi6? Comentarios POR FAVOR DEVUEEVA ESTA TARIFFA AL COORDINAIX)R nE SU AREA 0 ENViELA A: Center for Marine Conservation 1725 DaSal,,s Street. IN iGracias! Washington, LX, 20036 A M-bership Orgsomi=fion 46s c 81401 E PA Marbike COFiservation 1991 Center for Ma,im Co-tion W2-izNna "s cc", R,rmrly Center fE-i-menul Ed-Ewn. E, 1972 Printed on re,cycled paper. mX 68 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 36. Data Card Used by 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Volunteers in Mexico (back) ARTICULOS RECOGIDOS Al limpiarla playa tal vez leserd fitlltra@ajar con uncompaftero, asf unorecoge Ins desperdiciosyelotrotomaapuntes. Una mane"a f6cil de flevar Is cuenta de los articulos que encuentren as de marcarlos con una sefial. El recuadro as Para III nfiniem total de articulos recogidos; Vea la muestra abajo. IWAL TMAL cartopnes Pa. hum J#tm#,Wl copas FZZ DE PLA9TICO NO. N6. . I d. WW d. .ftlculos firarstmes -yais, uhmeilhis aplicadores do "tampones" -pas, varillas luminias ams asidems para suletar bebidas enlatadas comholatas. tapas arill.s pratectranes cubetas bol..s: cuerda basura cuerda de pescar comida/mmituras encendedore sal filtros de cigarres 't"iPO flejes b.tellas: jeringas aceite. lubri-te pig-tes bebidas, gaseusas pailales clom 6 limphadores pedaws Ieche. para agua popotes otros botellas riades Para pescar chapa de plAstico: sacoalcostales de red .as de 2 pies sombreros dams 2 pies or memos otws plastico (especifique) dritas de goma (gomas) HULESPUMA pi alro tipo de photico espuma) boyas materiales de empaque canaries pam hums P.d.-S charolas paw carne Plates copas otm tipo (especifique) evases de comidas llevar DOBLESE AQUI VIDRIO bot.11as, fra.- focus bebidas peda-s jarms de comida tubos de luz fluorescente- olm bo(ellas. fmscos at- tip. (e.pecifiqu.) HULE 0 GOMA -nd..es Ilontas globes otro tipo (especifiquel it.-I.s Ed METAL aharnbre Iambus do 55 galones latas: nuavos aerosol Wdados bebjds@ tapas de botellas caidas tapas de latas -- tip" trampas para cangrajos/peces otm tipo (especifique) PAPEL I ka., peda-s ca.t6aa., 'latos E_ cmpia. Oro lipo j,mpa*JIi,pa.j _E MADERA (deje Is madera flounto an Is playa) caja." Irampas pam cangrejo y langosta p'!da- otro tipo (especifiquel paloa., TELA (TRAPO) rop./p.d.-s Center for Marine Conservation 69 What is the Most Prevalent Type of Intemational Debris? During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup, volunteers using the specialized Beach Cleanup Data Card developed by CMC detailed 5,677,793 individual debris items (Table 7). These items are broken down into eight composition categories: plastic, glass, foamed plastic (Styrofoam), rubber, paper, metal, wood, and cloth. Because the United States cleanup makes up the largest portion of the international effort, overall percentages will closely resemble those reported for the U.S. results alone. It is interesting, however, to compare percentages between countries. Plastics accounted for 59% of the total debris collected internationally (Figure 37). Canada, England, Japan, and Mexico all reported a higher percentage of plastics than the international figure (Figure 38). In all areas, with the exception of Cuba, plastics made up the highest percentage of debris. This supports previous findings that plastics are indeed the number one problem in the marine environment, a problem that is obviously not specific to any one part of the world. Figure 37. Percent Composition of Debris Reported During 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Plastic 59.04 ................ ............. .. ------------------------ ---------------------- ---------------------- ------------------ - - --------------------- -- ------------------------- -------------------- - ---- ---------------------------- Cloth 1.01 Fxx* Rubber 1,89 ........... ood 2,67 ---------- ............. ..X.I ...... ...... aper 8,88 010 Metal 10,09 Glass 9,45 70 Center for Marine Conservation Table 7. Total Number of Debris Items Collected During 1991 International Coastal Cleanups PLASTIC GLASS Bags: food 240,095 Bottles: beverage 209,297 salt 17,070 food 26,413 trash 48,088 other 23,609 other 92,930 Fluorescent light tubes 4,648 Bottles: Light bulbs 12,195 beverage 130,334 Pieces 235,284 bleach 25,392 Other 24,886 milk/water 35,841 oil/lube 27,636 RUBBER other 50,881 Balloons 37,197 Buckets 11,294 Condoms 7,143 Caps/lids 231,738 Gloves 11,989 Cigarette butts 967,873 Tires 8,792 Cigarette lighters 37,610 Other 42,124 Cups/utensils 126,847 Diapers 13,162 METAL Fishing line 36,940 Bottle caps 116,322 Fishing nets 11,235 Cans: Floats/lures 14,122 aerosol 19,743 Hard hats 2,679 beverage 215,%X Light sticks 17,598 food 19,885 Pieces 375,260 other 18,125 Pipe thread protector 8,186 Crab/lobster traps 4A99 Rope 106,752 55 gallon drums: Sheeting- rusty 4,237 longer than 2 feet 8,004 new 866 2 feet or shorter 17,525 Pieces 46,858 Six-pack holders 35,623 Pull tabs 54,141 Strapping bands 30,282 Wire 19,426 Straws 194,790 Other 53,571 Syringes 8,487 Tampon applicators 22,440 PAPER Toys 24,033 Bags 42,186 Vegetable sacks 8,073 Cardboard 35,118 Write protection rings 9,290 Cartons 26,130 Other 112,285 Cups 48,746 Newspapers 28,388 STYROFOAM Pieces 239,533 Buoys 17,359 Plates 22,886 Cups 129,421 Other 61,350 Egg cartons 8,867 Fast-food containers 33,063 WOOD Meat trays 19,888 Crab/lobster traps 7,482 Packaging 53,346 Crates 3,359 Pieces 330,325 Lumber 97,248 Plates 25,878 Pallets 5,299 Other 30,099 Other 38,112 CLOTH (clothing pieces) 57,067 TOTAL - 5,677,793 Center for Marine Conservation 71 The British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Cyprus, the Netherlands Antilles, and Venezuela all had high percentages of bottles and associated goods (Figure 39), due to the large numbers of metal bottle caps and metal beverages, which accounts for the lower percentage of plastic in these countries. Figure 38. Plastic Debris Reported firom 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally Oc "X"'Ik@"* 69.04 Brit.Virgin Islands 50-12 Canada 64.43 Cuba 25.41 Cyprus I. ..................... 30.91 England 78.71 Japan 60.94 Mexico 60.18 Neth.Antilles - A --------------- 33.46 United States 69.00 Venezuela 40.79 0.00 25.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 Percent 72 Center for Marine Conservation Figure 39. Bottles and Associated Goods Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 13.41 ...... -------- - Brit.Virgin Islands k 20.38 Canada 13.02 Cuba 20.16 Cyprus 40.96 England 17.95 Japan 14.31 Mexico 18.18 Neth.Antilles ---------- 43.92 United States 13.21 Venezuela 26.33 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 @@l 3.0 2 jj:= 13.21 Percent Center for Marine Conservation 73 The International Dkfy Dozen The twelve most commonly found debris items, or the "Dirty Dozen" accounted for over 61% of the trash collected. Cigarette butts were by far the most abundant debris item recorded, accounting for over 17% of the total debris. By removing these twelve items from international beaches, we would see a reduction of approximately two-thirds of the debris now reported. While the International Dirty Dozen provides an overview of the trash collected, it is important that each participating country scrutinize their data to detern-dne specific problem areas that should be addressed. Percent of Total RMA Debris Item Total Number Reported Debris Collected 1. cigarette butts 967,873 17.05 2. astic pieces 375,260 6.61 3. Foamed plastic pieces 330,325 5.82 4. plastic food bags/wrappers 240,095 4.23 5. paper pieces 239,533 4.22 6. ass pieces 235,284 4.14 91 7. plastic caps/lids 231,738 4.08 8. metal beverage cans 215,504 3.80 9. glass beverage bottles 209,297 3.69 10. plastic straws 194,790 3.43 11. lastic beverage bottles 130,334 2.30 12. Foamed plastic cups 129,421 2.30 TOTAL 3,499,454 61.63 The above litter items are often associated with litter generated by beach visitors. Another possibility is that this is street litter that has been washed into inland waterways and has been carried to coastal areas. Additional items commonly reported by volunteers internationally include: 13. plastic cups/utensils 126,847 14. metal bottle caps 116,322 15. astic rope 106,752 16. Fumber pieces 97,248 17. miscellaneous plastic bags 92,930 18. clothing pieces 57,067 19. metal pull tabs 54,141 20. foamed plastic packaging 53,340 74 Center for Marine Conservation Bottles and Associated Goods Internationally, the percentage of debris items categorized as bottles and associated goods was 13.41% (Figure 39). Bottles and associated goods include items such as plastic and glass beverage bottles, metal beverage cans, metal bottle caps and pull tabs, and plastic six-pack holders. The areas with a higher percentage of this type of debris than the international figure were the British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Cyprus, England, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, and Venezuela. Of these countries, Cyprus and the Netherlands Antilles were almostfour times higher than the international figure. The only countries with comparatively low amounts were the United States and Canada. Sources of International Marine Debris The sources of marine debris are as many and varied as the debris itself. As in the U.S. national analysis, these sources are broken down into two major groups: 1) ocean-based debris, which includes wastes from recreational fishing and boating activities, commercial fishing vessels, operational wastes from merchant and cargo vessels and oil/gas activities, and galley wastes from ships' kitchens or galleys; and 2) land-based debris, which includes sewage and medical wastes. Table 8 lists the numbers and percentages of items included in each category. Center for Marine Conservation 75 Table S. Categories and Quantities of Indicator Items Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Cateizory Indicator items Total Number Reported Recreational Fishing/ plastic fishing line 36,840 Boating Wastes plastic floats and lures 14,122 50,962 (0.90%) Commercial Fishing plastic rope 106,752 Wastes plastic light sticks 17,598 foamed plastic buoys 17,359 plastic salt bags 17,070 rubber gloves 11,989 plastic fishing nets 11,235 wooden crab/lobster traps 7,483 metal crab/fish traps 4,099 193MS (3.41%) Operational Wastes plastic strapping bands 30,282 glass light bulbs 12,195 write-protection rings 9,290 plastic pipe thread protectors 8,186 plastic sheeting longer than 2 feet 8,004 wooden pallets 5,299 fluorescent light tubes 4,648 wooden crates 3,359 plastic hard hats 2,679 83,942 (1.48%) Galley Wastes plastic trash bags 48,088 plastic milk/water gallon jugs 35,841 plastic bleach/cleaner bottles 25,392 foamed plastic meat trays 19,888 foamed plastic egg cartons 8,867 vegetable sacks 8,073 146,149 (2.57%) Sewage-Associated plastic tampon applicators 22,440 Wastes rubber condoms 7,143 29,583 (0.52%) Medical Waste plastic syringes SA87 (0.15%) Total Number of Indicator Items 512,708 (9.03%) 76 Center for Marine Conservation Ocean-Based Sources of International Marine Debris Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes Two items listed on the Beach Cleanup Data Card are classified as wastes from recreational fishing and boating activities: monofilament fishing line and plastic fishing floats and lures. Of the total debris collected, less than 1% was composed of these two items (Figure 40). England, Mexico, and the United States all reported a higher percentage of this type of debris than the international figure. While these percentages may seem small in relation to other types of debris, the items in this category, specifically monofilament fishing line, present a major hazard to marine wildlife, as well as other marine user groups. It is imperative that all regions of the world work to keep these types of debris out of global waterways. Figure 40. Recreational Fishing and Boating Wastes Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally ............. L- .............. 0.90 Brit.Virgin Islands 0.58 Canada 0.38 Cuba 0.33 Cyprus 0-00 .... ... . . . ....... ... ........ . England ........... ....... ....................................... 1. 6 4 ...... ..... ..... I.- ...............-......... Japan 0.28 ........... .............. ..... .. . ...... ....I.......... .. . ..... ......................................... ............ ... ........................ Mexico --- 1.56 Neth.Antilles 0.27 ........... United States 0.95 Venezuela AN 0.09 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 Itt Percent Center for Marine Conservation 77 Commercial Fishing Wastes Internationally, approximately 3.5% of the debris reported consisted of items associated with the commercial fishing industry (Figure 41). These items include plastic rope, plastic light sticks, plastic fishing nets, plastic salt bags, foamed plastic buoys, rubber gloves, and metal and wooden crab/lobster traps. Countries that reported a percentage of this debris higher than the international percentage include the British Virgin Islands, Canada, England, and, to a lesser extent, Mexico. As in the case of recreational fishing and boating debris, while the percentage of total debris may seem negligible, carelessly discarded plastic netting and rope present potentially deadly threats to marine wildlife. Figure 41. Commercial Fishing Wastes Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally ------------------- 3.41 BrIt.Virgin Islands 6.28 Canada 12.71 Cuba 0.28 Cyprus -7@ 1.92 ............ ........... England :4 14.04 Japan 2.0 7 Mexico 3.6e N e t h. A n t i I I a s 3.11 United States 3.24 Venezuela 0.20 0.00 4.00 8.00 12.00 16.00 Percent @0. 2 0720 78 Center for Marine Conservation Operational Wastes Of the total debris collected during the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup, approximately 1.5% were wastes generated by offshore petroleum activities and items used on cargo vessels, including plastic strapping bands, plastic sheeting longer than 2 feet, plastic pipe thread protectors, plastic write-protection rings, plastic hard hats, glass light bulbs, fluorescent glass light tubes, and wooden crates and pallets. Several countries reported percentages higher than 1.5%, specifically the British Virgin Islands, Canada, England, Japan, Mexico, and Venezuela (Figure 42). Canada's percentage was twice as high as the international figure, while England and Mexico had percentages of operational debris three times as high as the international figure. Figure 42. Operational Wastes Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally ....................... ........ .... . . . ... . ....... . .......... 1.48 Brit.Virgin Islands 2.44 Canada 2.98 Cuba Cyprus 0.60 England 4.24 JapaF1 2.47 Mexico 4.93 Neth.Antilles 0.98 United States - ------------------- 1.38 Venezuela .... 2.16 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 -------------- Percent Center for Marine Conservation 79 Galley-type Wastes Wastes attributed to ships' galleys accounted for approximately 2.6% of the total debris collected internationally (Figure 43). Items in this source category include plastic trash bags, plastic milk and water jugs, plastic bleach/cleaner bottles, plastic vegetable sacks, and foamed plastic egg cartons and meat trays. The British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cyprus, England, Japan, Mexico, and Venezuela all had percentages of galley wastes higher than 2.6%. Substantially higher percentages were found in the British Virgin Islands, Cyprus, Venezuela (all three times higher); Mexico (four times higher); and England (five times higher). Ocean-based sources seem to be a major source of debris in several geographic areas. England and Mexico were consistently higher than the international figure in all four categories of ocean-based debris, while the British Virgin Islands and Canada were higher in three of the four categories. Figure 43. Galley-type Wastes Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationa Ily 1@@2.57 Brit.Virgin Islands 9.93 Canada 3.66 Cuba 0.66 Cyprus NONE= 8.37 England 15.36 Japan 3.76 111111111b. Mexico EM 11.08 Neth.Antilles 0.64 United States 2.40 Venezuela 9.14 0.00 6.00 10.00 16.00 Percent @24 0 80 Center for Marine Conservation Land-based Sources Uf International Marine Debris Seivage-associated Wastes Sewage-associated wastes in the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup accounted for 0.5% of all trash collected (Figure 44). Four countries, Canada, Cuba, England, and the United States, had percentages of sewage-associated wastes (plastic tampon applicators and condoms) higher than the international figure. Canada and England had percentages almost twice as high as the international percentage. Since most of these floatable items are being transported through inadequate or non-existent sewage treatrnent systems, a variety of liquid and solid wastes are apparently also being discharged into area waterways as well. Figure 44. Sewage-associated Wastes Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally .......... ...... ...... .. W-M 0.5 2 Brit.Virgin Islands 0.06 Canada 1.08 C u b a 0.80 Cyprus 0.00 England 0.96 Japan 0.05 Mexico 0.13 N e t h. A n t 111 e aA 0.00 United States 0.63 Venezuela 0.04 1 - I I I 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 Percent @o 0704 Center for Marine Conservation 81 Medical Wastes Medical wastes, as indicated by the reports of plastic syringes, accounted for only 0.15% of the total debris collected (Figure 45). The U. S. percentage was essentially equal to the international figure while Mexico was over three times higher than the overall international percentage. It is interesting to note that the Caribbean countries participating in the cleanup-the British Virgin Islands, Cuba, and the Netherlands Antilles-reported no medical wastes on their beaches. Figure 45. Medical Wastes Reported from 1991 International Coastal Cleanups Internationally 0.15 Brit.Virgin Islands 0.00 Canada 0.04 Cuba 0.00 Cyprus 0.04 England 0.07 Japan 0.04 Mexico 0.58 Neth.Antilles 0.00 United States 0.16 Venezuela 0.02 0.00 0.50 1.00 0.0 C Percent 82 Center for Marine Conservation Foreign Sources of International Marine Debris While it is extremely important that countries work together to clean up the trash found on the world's beaches, it is even more important that these countries are not sources of this trash. Forty-two countries were identified during the cleanup as sources of foreign debris (see Appendix 4 for a detailed listing of these findings). Of these 42 countries, only 21 are signatory to Annex V of the International MARPOL treaty, which bans the dumping of plastics into the ocean. These countries are listed below: Australia Korea Belgium Netherlands Ecuador Norway Egypt Panama France Spain Germany Switzerland Greece United Kingdom Jamaica United States Japan USSR Iceland Yugoslavia Italy If a vessel from any of these countries dumps any type of plastic into the ocean, or in the territorial waters of a country that is signatory, they are in violation of the international treaty. Intemational Marine Debris Impacts on Wildlife The problems of wildlife becoming entangled in marine debris are not limited to any specific part of the world. Volunteers in the United States reported 111 cases of wildlife impacted by marine debris. (A detailed listing of these incidents can be found in the U.S. National Results section, Table 4.) But the United States was not the only country reporting wildlife entanglement. In Nova Scotia, Canada, volunteers reported a dead duck entangled in monofilament fishing line, while in Japan a fish was found entangled in plastic netting. While this does not seem to be a great number of reports, it is important to remember that many international cleanups were fairly small, first-time events. As the cleanups grow and more people become aware of the hazards marine debris poses to wildlife, volunteers will become more alert to entanglement incidents and report them on the beach cleanup data card. Center for Marine Conservation 83 00 19YI InterWitaial Coastal Cleanup Raw Data Summary British Netherland United INTERNATIONAL V.I. Canada Cuba Cyprus England Japan Mexico Ant i I I es States Venezuela TOTAL ----------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLASTIC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bags Food 0 3984 13 ?B 0 12991 49 19 220945 2026 240095 Salt 3 482 0 0 14 912 11 14 15623 11 17070 Trash 97 902 0 35 296 4118 147 0 38595 38?8 48088 Other 66 1880 25 0 182 16199 78 1 72100 2410 92930 Bottles Beverage 89 4398 35 88 178 4501 132 19 117778 3116 130334 Bleach 43 2010 0 69 67 1561 96 6 21463 77 25392 Gallon 14 1592 3 102 49 610 81 a 32375 815 35041 Oil/lube 20 3971 0 40 23 287 75 4 23030 186 27636 Other 13 1608 23 so 66 2906 166 3 45497 549 50881 ouckets 13 497 a I le 370 59 1 10335 0 11294 Caps/lid8 51 8899 21? 0 86 6264 41 36 212852 3290 231738 Cigarette butts 0 2703 61 20 0 23768 22 110 940430 759 967873 Cigarette lighters 2 433 a 0 5 2650 2 0 34501 17 37610 Cups/utensils 118 1993 17 165 52 3455 63 179 118597 2208 126847 Diapers 0 72 0 42 16 123 12 1 12686 210 13162 Fishing line 8 240 7 0 30 349 46 2 36124 34 36840 Fishing nets is 1024 2 2 104 562 27 3 9496 0 11235 Floats/lures 2 327 0 0 12 382 2 3 13381 13 14122 Hard hats 2 63 0 2 1 779 54 1 1777 0 2679 Light sticks 1 64 0 0 6 1481 12 1 16020 13 17598 Pieces 23 8301 108 10 185 21071 204 3 344269 1087 375260 Pipe thread Prot. 1 34 0 0 0 118 0 0 8033 0 8186 Rope 50 15532 2 38 247 1898 46 36 88862 41 106752 Sheeting Long 2 1043 0 0 42 239 4 8 6655 11 8004 Short 6 3556 0 0 4 827 10 10 13095 17 17525 Six-pack holders 7 596 2 0 44 148 80 13 34492 241 35623 Strapping bands 6 2858 10 0 57 4589 25 4 22512 221 30282 Straws 0 670 0 0 0 2599 56 64 191401 0 194790 Syringes 0 67 0 1 2 110 To 0 8280 9 B497 Tampon applicators 1 1504 8 0 25 87 0 0 20?94 21 22440 Toys 0 389 2 40 8 1810 10 0 21770 4 24033 Vegetable sacks 4 97 0 0 4 627 0 4 7336 1 8073 l1rite Prot, rings 0 87 1 0 0 11 98 5 ?148 0 9290 Other 62 4911 0 0 22 6822 64 21 100210 173 112285 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STYROFOAH -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buoys Is 1077 1 0 1 163 4 2 16096 0 17359 Cups 28 2833 0 0 90 1434 7 20 125008 1 129421 Egg cartons 2 113 0 1 2 116 is 0 8605 13 8867 Fast food cont. 18 546 0 0 16 595 0 24 31856 8 33063 Heat trays 11 746 9 2 2 2550 3 0 16532 33 19888 Packaging 0 4685 3 0 0 4361 9 30 44025 227 53340 Pieces 63 8457 is 0 141 31571 54 30 289802 192 330325 Plates 0 437 2 0 0 1570 28 5 23729 107 25878 Other 7 1582 21 0 1 367 14 5 28102 0 30097 British Netherland United INTERNATIONAL V.I. Canada Cuba Cyprus England Japan Mexico Antilles States Venezuela TOTAL 04 ---------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GIASS ----------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bottles Bevufage 125 5709 57 135 so 6527 168 118 189855 6523 209297 Food 7 332 0 39 26 638 29 0 23547 1793 26413 Other 14 237 0 0 1 1020 0 11 21822 504 23609 :3 fluor.light tubes 5 9 0 1 2 65 5 0 4561 0 464B I'D light bulbs 16 Ito a 12 a 233 4 0 11766 46 12195 r) Pieces 47 7124 272 10 23 7060 too 24 219468 1156 235284 Other 29 493 0 0 0 243 15 0 24064 42 24886 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RUBBER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balloons 0 611 0 3 1 396 21 1 36164 0 37197 Condoms 0 116 9 0 1 56 4 0 6957 0 7143 Gloves 2 498 1 8 12 185 10 0 11238 35 11989 Tires 34 265 15 16 29 313 36 1 8069 14 8792 Other 14 3664 24 17 25 1863 49 12 36451 5 42124 --------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- METAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bottle caps 25 3642 277 ISO 54 3550 83 546 106626 1369 116322 Cans Aerosol 20 895 0 too 33 1456 52 0 17148 39 19743 Beverage 103 4721 37 650 134 17590 65 95 189447 2662 215504 Food 9 380 5 33 It 1209 to 4 15611 2613 19885 Other 25 481 1 0 28 586 15 1 15081 1907 18125 Crab/lobster traps 1 102 0 0 0 196 0 1 37?5 4 4099 Drums Rusty 10 98 4 3 2 372 1 6 3739 2 4237 New 0 1 0 0 0 17 0 0 849 0 866 Pieces 17 31370 104 10 7 1365 60 36 41204 185 46858 Pull tabs 2 393 23 0 1 4982 33 15 48670 22 54141 Wire 3 1123 103 1 14 531 75 21 17535 20 19426 Other to 4139 0 0 4 5017 2 32 44359 0 53571 ------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bags 34 438 108 130 2 749 34 1 30427 2263 42186 Cardboard 17 1127 23 0 3 390 18 37 33450 53 35118 Cartons 14 850 64 so 22 313 20 5 24727 65 26130 Cups 14 463 2 105 1 1110 13 8 46746 294 49746 Newspapers 4 435 106 66 4 724 15 0 26393 641 28388 Pieces 56 3193 116 70 18 5156 41 35 2252@7 5551 239533 Plates 0 so 0 20 0 1569 0 12 21235 0 22886 Other 7 1139 101 1 0 3571 18 13 56436 64 61350 ------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOOD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crab/lobster traps 4 215 0 0 0 9 0 0 7254 0 7482 Crates 2 181 7 0 5 331 21 0 2811 1 3359 Lumber 54 2479 33 0 39 15936 185 62 76830 1630 97248 Pallets 8 67 0 0 1 72 1 0 4293 B57 5299 Other 88 740 0 61 1 6024 0 1 31196 1 38112 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOTH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clothing 29 1814 57 21 45 1093 19 50 53405 534 57067 TOTAL ITEMS/COUNTRY 1722 14?467 2138 24?8 2735 260647 3086 1835 5200741 52924 5677793 AS NI Volunteers at Japan's deanup, on Kugenumo Kaigan Beach. 86 Center for Marine Conservation DETAILED STATE/COUNTRY ANALYSIS The first step in tackling the debris problem is often taken at a regional or local level. The following detailed analysis of each state or country participating provides the information neccesary for each state or country to begin targeting debris sources that are predon-dnant in their area. Each state/country section begins with results of the 1991 cleanup, giving the number of volunteers participating, the miles of beach and waterway cleaned, and the total pounds of trash collected. Following this is a description of the cleanup. The pie graph, Percent Composition of Debris illustrates the seven composition categories of debris and the percentage of the total debris that each makes up. The "Dirty Dozen" lists the twelve most commonly reported items for each area's cleanup. The bar graph, Major Types and Sources of Beach Debris, depicts the percentage of total debris that is either a specific type of debris (e.g., bottles and associated goods) or is attributed to a specific source (e.g., commercial fishing activities). Major Characteristics of Debris in Each Zone provides very localized information on each zone for which data analysis was done. Traceable Debris Reported lists any debris with identifying markings, where this debris was found, and what the markings were. Foreign Debris Reported lists any debris which has markings indicating its source as a country different from the country in which it was found. The section on Stranded andlor Entangled Wildlife details incidents of wildlife entanglement encountered by volunteers. The list of Most Peculiar Debris Items Reported is a listing of items which volunteers found were the most peculiar of any they collected. The bar graphs in the section Trends in Major Types and Sources of Beach Debris track the percentages of the debris categories listed under Major Types and Sources of Beach Debris. All areas that have collected data during the cleanup for at least three years will have trends in each category indicated. This analysis was not done for areas that have two years or less of data, since this amount of information is not sufficient to indicate any type of trend. Each state/country section closes with the name, address, and telephone of each cleanup coordinator and the anticipated date of their 1992 cleanup. Center for Marine Conservation 87 4 AW AL Three young Alaban-dans have a bright idea to "Get The Trash Out Of The Splash" during Alabama!s cleanup. ':Ak, 88 Center for Marine Conservation AW" a ALABAMA September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Phillip Hinesley 3,848 Volunteers Alabama Department of Economic 80 Miles Cleaned and Community Affairs 36,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Coastal Programs Office 424 Data Cards 10936-B U.S. FIWY 98 Fairhope, AL 36532 (205) 928-3625 John Marshall Alabama Department of Environmental Management Mobile Field Office 2204 Perimeter Road Mobile, AL 36615 (205) 479-2336 The 1991 Alabama Coastal Cleanup exceeded all expectations. Alabama's fourth annual cleanup, held on September 21, enlisted 3,848 volunteers who collected 18 tons of debris from 80 n-dles of beach. New areas added to this year's cleanup included the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, West Mobile Bay, and the Fowl River area. This contributed to participation by the largest number of volunteers ever to join in an Alabama Coastal Cleanup. The greatest success, however, was the dramatic drop in the weight of trash collected. The amount decreased by 52% compared to 1990 beach cleanup figures. We hope that this reduction can be attributed to the continued efforts to educate the public to the hazards of marine debris. The 1991 cleanup saw recycling instituted. With the help of recycling trucks, over one-half ton of aluminum, glass, and plastic was recycled from Alabama shores. The participation and support of volunteers, corporate sponsors, the Center for Marine Conservation, and numerous government agencies helped make the cleanup a success. The continued cooperation of such diverse groups will insure a cleaner and healthier environment in Alabama for years to come. Phillip Hinesley John Marshall ig. Center for Marine Conservation 89 PERCENT COMP. OSITION OF ALABAMXS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 63,27 Cloth 1 ...... .... ... .......... . .......... Rubber 1.95 .............. ............ .. ................ Wood 2,68 ......... ... ..... Paper 9.02 Metal 12.86 Glass 9.23 ALABAMA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Reported 1. Cigarette butts 11,397 12.74 2. Plastic pieces 6 '143 6.87 3. Metal beverage cans 5,032 5.62 4. Plastic caps/lids 4,109 4.59 5. Plastic beverage bottles 4,100 4.58 6. Foamed plastic pieces 4,008 4.48 7. Paper pieces 3 '667 4.10 8. Glass beverage bottles 3,395 3.79 9. Glass pieces 3,185 3.56 10. Plastic food bags/wrappers 2,922 3.26 11. Foamed plastic cups 2,392 2.67 12. Metal bottle caps 2,268 2.53 Total 52,618 58.86 90 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ALABAMA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 20.00 - 19.15 p 18.00- e r C 16.00- n 't 14.00- 0 f 12.00- t 0 10.00- 8.00- d e 6.00- b 3.97 4.00- 3-04 2.00- 1-46 0.80 0.29 0.05 0.00- 1 Bottles Galley Com.FishOperate.Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported West Mobile Bay 71.79 Plastic beverage bottles Fairhope 57.90 Cigarette butts Weeks Bay 50.78 Plastic beverage bottles Dauphin Island 59.38 Cigarette butts Fort Morgan 68.96 Cigarette butts Gulf Shores 62.45 Cigarette butts Gulf State Park 75.37 Cigarette butts Rornar Beach 70.43 Cigarette butts Center for Marine Conservation 91 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated West Mobile Bay dairy milk case Acadia Dairy 2x4 piece of plastic Burke Dauphin Island plastic jug Veritas Petroleum Services plastic lid Bennett Industries rusty drum Unitone Marine Chemicals "For Sale" signs Sn-dth Pickett Gulf State Park certified TX oyster tag United Shrimp Romar Beach plastic cups Pink Pony Pub FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Dauphin Island USSR soft drink can Fort Morgan "Oriental" plastic oil container Oriental writing Romar Beach Mexico plastic bleach bottles Thailand plastic water bottles STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other reports Seagull with legs tied in string 5 dead fish Crabs in crab trap 4 dead seagulls Bird with plastic ring on feet 3 dead stingrays 3 dead crabs 2 dead cats 2 dead lobsters 1 dead baby shark 1 dead catfish MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Fairhope light fixture, toilet bowl, medicine vile Weeks Bay basketball, Christmas ornaments Dauphin Island clothes hangers, old Holiday Inn key, pacifier, pornographic magazine, "Alabama" tape, book bag, large bra, childrens contest sign, large LP tank, V-8 engine block, front hull of boat decal, #224997, Sept. 91, leather strap, hubcap, rubber boot, air conditioner filter, stern of a boat, flea collar, arm of a chair, dart, shovel, baby shoe, commode parts, double kitchen sink, 10 full bottles of beer, windshield wiper, cassette tape, Volvo key, plastic laundry basket, fan blade, ice container, wallet with drivers license, plastic bowling pin, valve from old radio, large knife, lipstick, dime 92 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Fort Morgan toilet seat, automobile bumper, old refrigerator, broken TV, cl-dnese shoe, full can of gasoline, rawhide chew, baby nipple, volley ball net, shoulder pads, full bottle of olives, doll's arm, baby's car seat, can of gasket sealer, 6-pack of full beer bottles Gulf Shores air mattress, vial of medication, dust masks, caulking gun, Easter egg, firehose, licensE plate, dental floss Gulf State Park Christmas tree, cork screw, marble Romar Beach bikini top, full box of cigarettes, plastic poker chips, firehose, panties, boxer shorts, pill dispenser, propane tank, penny, Navy aviation training sign, hypodermic needle in case TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ALABAMA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear 4.8 22- 21.46 @M-: 4.4 20- 19.2 19.15 P 18.43 P 4.08 4- . . . . . . . . . . 01 t t 3.04 14- 3- f f t 12- t 10- . . . ... 2- ........... ......... d d b 0- be ... 4- ...... ......... .. 2- .... ........ 0 0- ..... 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 93 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ALABAMA'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 1.9- 10- 9.41 9- PI - 0.96 0.97 P 8.15 8- 0.8 7- 0.8- .. t 0.74 t 6-13 6 xx: f ... 0.6- t .. .......... t t 8.97 4 0.4- d d 3. ........... b b - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0.2 ............ 0 ................ ................ ;2:n I 0 ................. 0- Trends in Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2.6- 0.4- P 1.99 P. a2- r 1.84 r0.3- 0:29 0.26 t 1.63 0.24 1.5- ..... 1.40 f t t t0.2- 0.17 Ot t ... ee.. d d ........... b b0.1 r 0.6- ............. ik:: .. .... .. .. ............ 0- ......... ..... . I @1 I I I I 1988 1989 1990 1991 94 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ALABAMjVS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Medical Waste 0.2- P r t 0 0.09 1 0.07 0.07 d 0.06 b f ..... ...... 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 FOR INFORMATION ON ALABAMA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Phillip Hinesley Alabama Department of Econon-dc and Community Affairs Coastal Programs Office 10936-B U.S. HWY 98 Fairhope, AL 36532 (205) 928-3625 OR John Marshall Alabama Department of Environmental Management Mobile Field Office 2204 Perimeter Road Mobile, AL 36615 (205)479-2336 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 Center for Marine Conservation 95 96 Center for Marine Conservation ALASKA September 28,1991 Coordinated by: D. Lynn Mickleson 70 Volunteers P. 0. Box 4387 4 Miles Cleaned Kodiak, AK 99615 2,200 Pounds of Debris Collected (907) 486-5522 28 Data Cards Kodiak citizens mounted a Herculean effort in the first annual Kodiak Beach Cleanup Day on September 28. Seventy volunteers braved 30 knot winds and rain measuring 2 1/2 inches, which is the eighth most rainy day on record. Far from the gently sloping beaches and balmy weather of California, the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast, where many other beach cleanups took place, the craggy Alaskan coastline presented a different challenge. Numerous groups participated including the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Audubon Society, Kiwan's, U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Bridge Clubs, as well as various individuals and students from the high school and main elementary school. The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Litter Committee commended the groups for all their energetic and creative collection efforts. Fishermen were asked to take note that bringing trash back to shore will greatly help with the marine debris problem. If space is limited on a vessel, there are many trash compactors available for ocean-going vessels. Aluminum beverage cans and plastic rope of all sizes were among the most commonly found items. These were joined by plastic bags, plastic lids and caps, and strapping bands. Some of the more unusual items were a car muffler at Kalsin Beach, a glass bottle with a message at the Buskin River, syringes at Gibson Cove, meWs underwear at Spruce Cape, a garden hose at Mayflower, rubber sandals at Holiday Beach, a bathtub on Near Island, and an undetonated phosphorous flare at Buskin Beach. The Litter Comn-dttee would like to thank all who participated in this first annual Kodiak Beach Cleanup especially Kodiak Sanitation, the City of Kodiak, and ports and harbor facilities for providing the pick-up services and spaces. Next year maybe the sun will shine. D. Lynn Mickleson Center for Marine Conservation 97 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF ALASKXS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 49.3 ---------------- ---------------- Cloth 0.57 K.. K-@i'*,'@@,@*?@;@ iEi Rubber 1.09 -K gi Wood 1.6 ................................... . ..... ........ Paper 5.2 Glass 6.73 Metal ALASKA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Metal beverage cans 1,055 28.84 2. Plastic rope 214 5.85 3. Plastic caps and lids 172 4.70 4. Glass beverage bottles 109 2.98 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 92 2.51 6. Plastic pieces 88 2.40 7. Plastic trash bags 86 2.35 8. Foamed plastic cups and 80 2.18 foamed plastic pieces 80 2.18 9. Glass pieces 70 1.91 10. Plastic fishing nets 65 1.77 11. Paper pieces 63 1.72 12. Cigarette butts 56 1.53 Total 2,568 60.97 98 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ALASKA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 35.90 35.00- P IS r 30.00- e n t 25.00- 0 f 20.00- 't 0 t 15.00- d e 10.00- b 7.77 6.00- 3.9 3.17 2.90 m 0.05 0.03 0.00- 1 1 1 1 Battles Com.Fish Galley Rec.Fish Operate medical Sewage MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS: Data was collected for one zone, in Kodiak Alaska. TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Kodiak large box top Sweeney Fisheries, Nova Scotia FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other reports 101 iii None reported 2 dead seagulls Center for Marine Conservation 99 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Kodiak Full tub of Cool Whip, glass bottle with a message in it, garden hose, car muffler TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ALASKA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 5 36.9 as- ROM 4.2 P P ................ 1 30- r 4 .... ........ C ................ n t 25- 3.17 t ................. a- 0 ................. 0 ...... ......... f f 20- t t 0 16.88 ................... 0 t t ................. ................. 2- 18- 14.55 ................. ................. ................. ........... d d b 10- r 7.91 :::", ................ b ......... . ................. ................. ................. 0.19 0 ........... 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Operational Waste 12- 6 11 - 10.68 5.26 P 10- P5- 9- 4.3 C 7.77 n t a- 7.7 t4- ............ 7- ..... ........... 0 I t3- 2.9 ............. 0 ................. t X............. 4.3 ........... .................... d 4- d2- ........... b 3- b .................. ....... .. . . . . . . ...... ......... ... ....... ... . ................. 2- a ................. .................... ................. ................... X............... ................. 0 ......... o 1988 1989 1990 1991 100 Center for Marine Conservation Trends in Galley Waste Trends In Sewage Waste 11.29 P 10- P 00.8- n t n t ,0.6- f f 0.54 1 t t t 039 j -1 0.4- d 4- 3.38 d 0.26 . . . . . . . . . . b b ....... r X r0.21 ... . . ... ...... 2- . . . . . . . . . ..... 0 0 Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON ALASKA'S 1991 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: D. Lynn Mickleson P P. 0. Box 4387 . 0.8- r Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5522 t 0 0.8- CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 f t t a 0.4- d b r 0.2- 0.06 0-- 0 0 = 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 101 . .. . ........ ...... oil 0 A- 4 fir, AW A Mickey helps start thern out right young on a San Mateo County beach. 102 Center for Marine Conservation A CALIFORNIA ASTA. September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Jack Liebster 29,337 Volunteers California Coastal Comrrdssion 438 Miles Cleaned 45 Fremont Street, Suite 2000 328,844 Pounds of Debris Collected San Francisco, CA 94105 2,893 Data Cards (415) 904-5200 Data collection by: Maria Brown Center for Marine Conservation 312 Sutter St., Suite 606 San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 391-6204 It looks like California's Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers set a new world's record for the biggest state beach cleanup yet-nearly 30,000 people (almost double last year's total) picked up a total of 328,844 pounds of litter and debris from the shoreline, including 34,000 pounds that was recycled. With over 330 sites - a hundred more than last year - the 1991 cleanup also covered a larger area of California than ever before. In addition to the state's coastline, it extended to include the San Francisco Bay and Delta, the Sacramento and American River systems, and Lake Tahoe. By emphasizing that the problem is not only trash left on the beach or thrown from ships, but is also litter and pollutants that wash down from city streets and storm drains, the cleanup helped raise awareness of "non-point source pollution," and how each of us can help protect the health of our oceans in our own neighborhoods. This remarkable outpouring of public concern and comn-dtinent is a tribute to an innovative collaboration of business - especially Lucky Stores, our first statewide corporate sponsor - government, the media, schools, our county coordinators, beach managers, group leaders, and a wonderful, diverse array of service and citizen groups and individuals. It is encouraging to note that the average amount of trash found per person dropped by 39% from 18 pounds down to 11 pounds. We hope this is a sign that we're beginning to turn the fide of trash, but there is still far to go. The highest weight totals came from mudflats and marshes, where volunteers pulled out junked car parts, discarded furniture, and more than 1300 old tires, most of which were recycled. In its seventh year, the cleanup was increasingly important in recruiting participants for our year-round Adopt-A-Beach program, which focuses on everyday, long term solutions to the litter, marine debris, and ocean pollution problems. That message will continue to spread on the 30,000 Adopt-A-Beach canvas bags provided to Cleanup Day volunteers by Lucky Stores. Proclain-dng'The Coast Is Clear and I Helped," the bags act as "n-dni-billboards" at the market, while simultaneously providing a way out of the "paper or plastic" dilemma. Half a n-dllion Adopt-A-Beach car litter bags were also distributed by Lucky Stores. This comn-dtment to public education and awareness, also exemplified by our Adopt-A-Beach Curriculum and our Directory of Coastal and Marine Educational Resources, helped California's program win another crop of awards in 1991, including the Take Pride in America and Keep America Beautiful Awards. Jack Liebster Center for Marine Conservation 103 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF CAUFORNIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 66.62 ---------------------- ---------------------- Cloth 0,82 ............. Ru ........ ber 2.21 b ................ ... Wo o d 2.71 Glass 7,31 ix x ............... Metal 8,68 Paper 11.65 CALIFORNIA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 222,510 26.31 2. Foamed plastic pieces 65,206 7.71 3. Paper pieces 55,495 6.56 4. Plastic pieces 45,812 5.41 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 38,923 4.60 6. Class pieces 35,657 4.21 7. Plastic caps and lids 27,941 3.30 8. Plastic straws 25,241 2.98 9. Metal bottle caps 21,569 2.55 10. Foamed plastic cups 15,906 1.88 11. Glass beverage bottles 14,614 1.72 12. Plastic cups and utensils 12,240 1.44 Total 581,114 68.71 104 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CALIFORNIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 9.00- 8.19 8.00- P 8 r7.00- C e n It 6.00 0 f5.001 't 0 It 4.00- 3-00- d IS 2.04 b2-00- 1.43 1.05 1.00- 0.56 0.44 0.25 0.00- 1 MWN Bottles Corn.Flsh Galley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Del Norte 63.58 Cigarette butts Humboldt 55.44 Cigarette butts Mendocino 76.84 Cigarette butts Sonoma 62.50 Cigarette butts Lake Tahoe 58.56 Cigarette butts Sacramento 44.58 Paper pieces Solano 50.97 Glass pieces Contra Costa 53.47 Cigarette butts Marin 71.35 Foamed plastic pieces Alameda 79.11 Plastic food bags/wrappers San Francisco 57.68 Cigarette butts San Mateo (Oceanside) 60.67 Cigarette butts San Mateo (Bayside) 58.31 Cigarette butts South San Francisco Bay 69.87 Foamed plastic pieces Santa Cruz 61.76 Cigarette butts Monterey 58.61 Cigarette butts San Luis Obispo 72.70 Cigarette butts Center for Marine Conservation 105 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE. (cont.) Santa Barbara 58.53 Cigarette butts Ventura 63.44 Cigarette butts Los Angeles 72.21 Cigarette butts Orange 71.99 Cigarette butts San Diego 69.45 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Humboldt wooden fish crate Caito Fisheries Inc. prescription bottle Gail Hunt, Dr. Wieland, Red Cross Pharmacy Contra Costa metal strip Dow plastic sign Dress For Less packing slip McGrath Steel Co. computer printout paper Southern Pacific plastic bag Trvit & White Lumber San Francisco bait bag Anglers Choice toothpick Bally's Reno band NB Salmon code #3411008 shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Lines balloons San Francisco Sheriff's Dept. Santa Cruz balloon Chinca Guadalupe Ventura work hat Gaviota Offshore Oil balloon Longo Toyota Los Angeles newsletter Adopt-A-Beach balloon Churches Chicken baggagetag Korean Air balloon John Wayne Airport drink bill Jonathan Club balloons Longo Toyota balloon Northwest Airlines plastic Oceanic U.S. Patent 3844281 plastic bag Pacific Supermarket balloons Radio Algeria 930am receipt Santa Monica Beach Hotel plastic bottle Sheraton Hotel Orange halibut rig Jed Welsh Fishing Equipment napkin Newport Beach (714) 499-4841 plastic bag Water Gren-din Fishing Tackle San Diego rental agreement CP Inc. #7921134061 flyer Midas Annual Picnic plastic cup Norwegian Cruises shampoo container Princess Cruises mailing envelope Radiation Detection Company plastic strapping Rotex cups Sea World shampoo bottle Sundance Cruises 106 Center for Marine Conservation FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks San Francisco Canada plastic bottles Japan candy wrapper San Mateo (Oceanside) Asia bleach bottle dish soap bottles Hong Kong drink box Vita Soy Santa Cruz Guadalupe balloon Chinca Guadalupe Vietnam newspaper San Luis Obispo Japan plastic bag Prosweat "Spanish" AA batteries Los Angeles Japan label Shonantoy Mexico candy wrapper Orange Japan food packaging Korea whiskey bottle San Diego Japan metal aerosol can Mexico orange "pica" pack plastic containers plastic bags shoes/ toothbrushes styrofoam bottles plastic syringes Germany candy wrapper Taiwan aerosol can insecticide STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Seagull with a hook and lure in beak 94 dead birds Dead bird with fishing line around leg 68 dead seagulls Seagull entangled in fishing line 17 dead cormorants Dead bird strangled by tag tape 8 dead sea lions Bird in sock 6 dead ducks Cat with six pack holder around the tail 5 dead fish Bird entangled in yellow strapping bands 3 dead pelicans Gull entangled in nylon rope 3 dead cats Dead seagull with hook in its throat 2 stranded murres Dead bird wrapped in fishing line 2 dead dogs 5 dead seabirds entangled in fishing line 2 dead deer Seagull with fishing hook stuck in throat 2 dead opossums Dead bird entangled in plastic bag 2 dead mice Dead pelican with rope in mouth 2 dead terns 2 dead jellyfish 2 dead chickens 2 dead snakes 1 dead squirrel 1 dead black grebe 1 bird with broken wing 1 dead hawk Center for Marine Conservation 107 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: (cont.) Debris Related Other Reports 1 dead crab 1 dead seabird 1 dead hern-dt crab 1 dead pigeon 1 dead leopard shark MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Del Norte steering wheel, surf board, truck seat, muffler, underwear Humboldt blanket, horseshoe, H20 water heater, couch, underwear, car windshield, coffee maker, guitar, plastic doll face Mendocino shopping cart, case of batteries, windshield wiper Sonornaboat muffler, lipstick, road reflector, hammer, stereo speaker, propane tank, pair of shoes, golf tee, men's plastic fishing overalls, hubcap, men's undies, 70 lb. wrench, baseball, Fisher Price man, full container of yogurt, $100, underwear, radio dial, full can of beer, coat hanger, overlay sheet for a math assignment, sandal, circuit board, flannel jacket, tin of tobacco with rolling papers, bullet Lake Tahoe cloth toilet seat cover Sacramento propane tank, gas tank Solano arm of a chair, lottery ticket, toilet seat Contra Costa blanket, washing machine, chainlink fence, chair, golf ball, fire hydrant Marin jacket, full bottle of 7-Up, feather duster, chess piece, tea kettle, 1/2 bottle of rum, child's wagon, $1, shoe polish brush, suitcase, stereo radio Alameda scissors, Easter basket grass, chair, boogie board, disposable plastic camera lens San Francisco 2 foam rubber ear plugs, TV set, bra, 20 razor blades, full bottle of medicine, pants, contraceptive sponge, small plastic green kangaroos, radiologist's badge, hat - 1982 Sears Point Raceway, surfing shoe, traffic violation ticket, car battery cover, arrow shaft, underwear, bag of ice, shoelace, alarm clock, gas can cover, large bucket, check, $1.25, pacifier, necklace, eyeliner, visor, cactus, garden hose, walkman, egg beater, hair curler, mattress and springs San Mateo (Oceanside) horseshoe, $6,14 full bottles of fabric softener, panties and garter belt, telephone, fire extinguisher, purse, full can of beer, full can of paint, doll head, plastic sword, life jacket, wine opener, lace panties, broom, Styrofoam ice chest, men's blue underwear, 2 candles, cocaine, face mask, rake, C02 cartridge San Mateo (Bayside) bed springs, $6, underwear, pot scrubber, baby's teething ring, Barbie doll head, tennis ball, athletic supporter, bowling ball, dress pattern, fire extinguisher, couch springs, toilet seat, TV, note in a bottle Santa Cruz unused birth control pills, 2 blankets, bloody underwear, volleyball net, voltage meter, surf board, hammer, lawn chair, incense bumer, melted "boom box", large chili pepper, boxer shorts, Black and Decker drill, road reflector, 2 sleeping bags, wig, sweat pants, potholder, toilet bowl scrubber, beach chair, broom, sunglass lens, TV antenna, pornographic magazine Monterey antique bottle San Luis Obispo frying pan, $1, golf tee, earplug, sleeping bag, lawn chair, powdered donut, GI Joe, poker chip, men's jacket, watch, dog collar, rubber car mat, oil filter Santa Barbara jock strap, wallet, barbecue starter, scissors, yo-yo, Lazy Boy chair, baby's sunsuit, pant leg, cut of blue jean shorts, warning sign - "RR crossing", car seat, note in a bottle, ironing board, toaster, men's underwear, unicycle, car door 108 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (conL) Ventura washing machine, plastic strawberry, salt shaker, 25 cents, candle, lawn chair, kazoo, pacifier, plastic aquarium plant, false teeth, chop sticks, silver and wood bong, shovel, 3/3/91 newspaper, shopping list, flashlight, pregnancy test, car keys, 1/2 door, whiffle ball, lipstick, boxer shorts, nasal inhaler, green squeaky toy, Match Box car, car bumper, tea bag, earring, toilet float, toy soldier, plastic toy bear, dust mask, wallet, baby's teething ring, GI Joe army man, baby bottle nipple, socket set, hair curler, Comedy Club ticket, plastic pig, chewed-up shoe, 8-track tape, plastic chicken, copy of the book - "Mormon", muffler, bicycle frame, fishing rod, 2 electrical outlet covers, broken stereo, warning sign saying- 'Warning-Transcontinental Cable Route, Do Not Dig Anywhere In This Area, For Location Call Toll-Free 1-800-442-4133, AT&T San Luis Obispo, CA 805-544-1620", seat cushion, bag of marijuana and hash pipe, plastic toilet paper holder, "Greenpeace" flier, scuba mouthpiece Los Angeles comic strip, rubber magnet, plastic plant, Barbie shoe, electric blanket, pacifier, garbage can lid, tennis shoe, men's underwear, basting pan, pack of birth control pills, jock strap, jean jacket, full bottle of Coors, door hinge, mattress springs, paint roller, ski line, cart, 2 hub caps, bag of marijuana, street sign, lawn chair, beer keg, plastic frog, scissors, hotel key chain, new Reebok tennis shoe, Nerf football, earplug, baseball hat, rug, sweat pants, bottle of molasses, salt shaker, underwear, 2 bagels with cream cheese, blanket, Sherlock Holmes cap, snorkel Orange football, lipstick, lawn furniture, underwear, plastic hour glass, basketball, golf ball, yellow police tape, boat seat, cement park bench, couch, old 78 record, child's plastic hammer, baby doll arm, blow-up sex doll, pacifier, yo-yo, boogie board, Barbie doll shoes, mud flap, Christmas tree lights, coffee-maker, GI Joe man, Polaroid film, wine glass San Diego tricycle handlebars, plastic flower, sofa cushion, spatula, bikini bottom, flash cube, nut cracker, guitar pick, hospital band, bra, panties, stuffed animal, pen knife, telephone book, rubber shark, ice cream scoop, size 10 1/2 Reebok shoes, Nerf football, full can of beans, marijuana, 12 cents, trash can, pornographic book cover, tie, motorcycle frame, cabinet door, picture of a girl in a bathing suit, bed springs, Bissel vacuum, car bumper, bumed-out motor, BVIYs, red G-string, rusted pocket knife, woman's nursing pad, rug, bedspread, traffic sign, Mickey Mouse toy, long thermal underwear, radio antenna, car, Barbie arm, Styrofoam. mattress, boat paddle, red shirt, belt buckle, cart, bike, Barbie doll head, Nike shoe, rubber worm, audio cassette, toy car, monster, tent stakes, 5 lb. weight, recipe for chicken burgundy, hairbrush, lawn chair, nail clippers, key, barbecue grill, snorkel mouthpiece, lens cap, bottle of pills, door handle, marijuana pipe, bike hom, egg plant, exploding cigarette, wet suit, gun, bicycle pump, anti-thief tag, baby bottle, purple jockey shorts, lady's underwear, child's sand bucket Center for Marine Conservation 109 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CALIFORNIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Roe. Fishing Gear 20.1 20- p le- p e 0 0.8- r IG- r 0 0 13.8 0.88 n 1 14- t 0.81 0.6- 0. 0.58 f 12- 57 101 t t t 8.19 a- 0.4- d d j b ....... b r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 0.21 ............ ............ ................. ....... ....... ........... .... ........... 2 1 ................. ................. ................. @K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. ................. 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0- Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 3- 5.51 p p 6- r 2.04 2- 4- 3.83 0 1.7 .......... i:K f ...... . . . . . . . . t ....... .... . t 3- t .... . t d 2- d 1.43 b . . . . . . . . . . b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 110 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CALIFORNINS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste P P 0.8- 0 1.05 t t 0.86 0 0.8- f t 0.71 t 0.44 t t 0.4- d0.6- d 0.28 b b r 0.2- n 1A .......... ............... -------- 0 Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIXS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Jack Liebster California Coastal Comn-dssion P 45 Fremont, Suite 2000 . r San Francisco, CA 94105-2219 (415) 904-5200 n t 00.6- f For information on data collection contact: t 0 t Maria Brown 10.4- Center for Marine Conservation d 312 Sutter Street, Suite 606 0.25 b San Francisco, CA 94108 r0.2- (415) 391-6204 0.06 0.06 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation -14 R"M NO I, I f 11 -j OL N W* State coordinator Peg Van Patten gives volunteer Ellis Monahan advice on filling out a data card on a Fairfidd Beach. 112 Center for Marine Conservation SEA GRANT CONNECTICUT September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Peg Van Patten 936 Volunteers and Kelly Jones 70 Miles Cleaned Connecticut Sea Grant College 22,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Program 241 Data Cards University of Connecticut Marine Science Institute, Avery Point Groton, CT 06340-6097 (203) 445-3459 This year was the biggest success yet, with a total of 936 volunteers bagging trash on beaches and marshes from Greenwich to Stonington. An incredible 11 tons of debris was removed from Connecticut beaches. Volunteers recorded information about the amount and types of debris on CMC's data cards. An army of dedicated zone captains in 32 towns set out not only to dean the beaches, but also to educate the public on the problem of floatable wastes in the ocean, and to prevent harm to estuarine and marine animals. Some areas were accessible only by boat. Fragile marshes along the Connecticut and Housatonic Rivers were cleaned by volunteers in boats, as well as Chimon Island, off Norfolk, and Mashantucket Land Trust Islands. We seem to be making progress--most beaches that were cleaned last year were in good shape this time, yet our total is higher because of the addition of several areas cleaned for the first time, and 158 new volunteers. Recycling was encouraged. One gruesome find in Darien was the carcass of a small dog, tangled in fishing line and other debris, inside a tire rim. A single cleanup in Stratford netted 84 tires. Again this year, the most frequent item in our state was cigarette butts, which many people incorrectly assume biodegrade rapidly. Volunteers griped that it was not possible to pick up or count all of the butts-you could see 50 at a time without moving from one spot. One cleanup of three-quarters of a mile netted 8,000 butts. Many took home the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company's bumper stickers reading "Don't Leave Your Butt on the Beach!" Volunteers included school children, college students, teachers, fan-dlies, Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, community service groups, educational organizations, and a number of environmental clubs and groups such as the Audubon Society and the Sierra Club. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection was instrumental in organization of the event. First Brands Corporation supplied the trash bags. The cleanup was coordinated by the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program, one of 29 Sea Grant programs located in the coastal and Great Lakes states. Supported by federal and state funding, Sea Grant awards grants for marine research, advisory service, and education. Peg Van Patten @RANT Center for Marine Conservation 113 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF CONNECTICUTS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 69.48 Cloth 0.92 Rubber 1,43 Wood 2 Metal 6,81 .. ..... ......... ... Glass 8,92 ....... ...... . Paper 10.45 CONNECTICUT'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 20,690 9.77 2. Glass pieces 4,790 6.89 3. Plastic pieces 4,676 6.72 4. Foamed plastic pieces 4,449 6.40 5. Paper pieces 3,902 5.61 6. Plastic food bags/wrappers 3,489 5.02 7. Plastic straws 2,677 3.85 8. Plastic caps and lids 1,990 2.86 9. Plastic cups and utensils 1,317 1.89 10. Plastic beverage bottles 1,273 1.83 11. Metal beverage cans 1,174 1.68 12. Foamed plastic cups 1,120 1.61 Total 51,547 74.18 114 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CONNECTICUT-S BEACH DEBRIS: 8.00- P 7.00- 6.89 e r C 6.00- e n t 5.00- 0 f t 4.00- 0 t a 1 3.00- d e b 2.00- r 1 1.18 1.00- 0.69 0.66 0.36 0.04 0.00- Bottles Corn.FlehRec.Fish Galley Operate. Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Stratford 71.81 Plastic food bags/wrappers Madison 63.20 Cigarette butts Westport/Compo Beach 66.84 Cigarette butts Niantic/McCook's 71.56 Cigarette butts East Lyme/Rocky Neck 71.62 Cigarette butts Stamford 73.15 Cigarette butts Lyme 75.10 Foamed plastic pieces New Haven 58.09 Glass pieces West Haven 71.37 Cigarette butts Fairfield 82.29 Cigarette butts Darien 71.38 Cigarette butts 0 0.83 E- Center for Marine Conservation 115 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Stratford Porta-potty sign BFI FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead bird with plastic lid on leg 4 dead seagulls Canine carcass entangled in fishing 3 dead jellyfish line, inside a tire 2 dead horseshoe crabs Crab in a bottle 2 dead clams 1 dead rat 1 dead fish 1 seagull with broken wing MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Stratford shirt and blue jeans, skateboard, car door, men's underwear, part of plastic Christmas tree Madison car tailpipe, golf tee, underwear, 2 beach chairs, head of a toy plastic doll Westport/ cowboy hat, bikini top, binoculars, pair of glasses Compo Beach Niantic/McCooks nail polish, operating room cap, manhole cover, engraved piece of marble East Lyme/ moth balls, crayon, half of a fishing pole, cassette tapes, neck pillow, Rocky Neck pornographic magazine, 2 bras, plastic chair set, truck radio Stamford seat cushion, shotgun shell, propane gas tank, boat steering cable, full bottle of beer, lawn chair, gas tank, boat seat, wooden sign, elastic tank top Lyme baby pacifier, piece of gas stove, bowling ball, unopened bottle of Coke, counter-top New Haven underwear, umbrella frame, headless baby doll, bumt sneaker, birth control sponge, plastic exit sign West Haven hair brush Fairfield arm of a doll Darien pickle jar, auto gas tank, Bazooka Joe comics, fake fingernail, radio tube 116 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CONNECTICUT'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Rec. Fishing Gear 13- 12- 11.87 I - 0.97 0.97 p 11 p r 10- r 0.83 0.8- 9- 9.41 n t t 0 0 f 7- 6.89 0.8 Xs,: t t t a 0.4 d 4- . ...... d b ... b 3- . . ....... . . . . .. . .... 0.2 .. ... ....... 2- .... ..... -- ---- .. . .... ....... . ......... . ....... . . . . . . . . .......... 0 Emu 0- Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste a- 4.04 4- p p r 3.35 C 2.1 n t 2- nt 3 0 0 1.62 f t t .... 1.3 t 2- 1.18 1.87 d d b b r r ...... .. ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 0.69 .... .. ... 0 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 117 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CONNECTICUTS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste P 0.81 P . 0.8- r 0.8- 0.85 0.60 n t t 0.6- 00.8- f 0.54 0.55 t t t Ki-,"g 0.4- 0.36 0.4- d .......... d b b 0.2- 1 0.2- :::: ........... . ... .... mom a- 0- Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON CONNECTICUT'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Peg Van Patten Connecticut Sea Grant Program P University of Connecticut . 0.8- r Marine Science Institute, Avery Point Groton, Cr 06340-6097 n t (203)445-3459 , 0.6- f t CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 t a 10.4- d 0 b r0.2- 0.18 0.07 0.04 0 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 dho=0-04 118 Center for Marine Conservation ,"N4, 4@ UAL V. 'k A U This canine carcass was found entangled in a tire rim during Darien's cleanup. Center for Marine Conservation 119 At All . . . . . . . I . . . ;@ . . . . . . . . . . . Employees of Delmarva Power after an impressive three hours work at Holts Landing State Park 120 Center for Marine Conservation "CIET THE DRIFT aly OF NA Delmama oa%n n mar DELAWARE memo 1 9 9 1 September 21,1991 Coordinated by: Nancy Rolli 2,800 Volunteers Delaware Department of Natural 93 Miles Cleaned Resources and Environmental Control 37,000 Pounds of Debris Collected 89 Kings Highway, P. 0. Box 1401 634 Data Cards Dover, DE 19901 (302) 7394506 Delaware's "Get The Drift & Bag It" celebrated its fifth birthday on September 21, 1991 with volunteers from all walks of life dedicating just three hours of their time for a cleaner coastline. Our campaign involved 2,800 volunteers collecting 37,000 pounds of trash from coastal areas bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the Delaware River and Bay, and inland riverways. The project was co-sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Delmarva. Power Company. The enthusiasm and publicity for the "Get The Drift & Bag It"was unprecedented. Delmarva Power supplied T-shirts to all participants for the impressive morning's work. Thanks to their co-sponsorship, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was able to fund promotional and educational support for the cleanup. Volunteers, ranging from Governor Castle and Congressman Carper to scout troops and senior citizen organizations, families, the Environmental Protection Agency, Delaware National Guard, and hundreds of Delmarva Power employees, cleaned 93 miles of accessible coastline. The 1991 campaign was expanded to promote plastic recycling at all sites as a practical means to reduce solid waste in our environment and alleviate the burden placed on our landfills. Most of the trash collected was taken to the Delaware Recycling Processing Plant for separation of all recyclable materials. We believe the partnership between government, industry, and the general public is truly working. Our coastlines are cleaner and fewer reports of entangled wildlife were found. The message is being heard, but it is clear that the amount collected could not be attributed to beach littering alone; both the quantity and the nature of the debris indicated that most of it had washed ashore. But finding trash each year continues to send a message to the public that our work is not done, even after five cleanups. Everyone needs to keep up the pressure that litter injures wildlife, spoils our beaches, and threatens boater safety. The First Brands Corporation supplied the trash bags. Browning-Ferris Industries donated labor and vehicles for collecting full trash bags from sites. Playtex Fan-dly Products donated gloves and Wilmington Trust Company supplied the pencils. The sixth annual "Get The Drift & Bag It" will be held September 26,1992 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The program for'92 will be expanding into our inland bay areas. Nancy Rolli Center for Marine Conservation 121 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF DELAWARE'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 62,06 Cloth 1.43 Rubber 2.21 . .......... .. Wood 2,98 .... ......... . . . . . . . . . . .---- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper 10.31 Glass 10.53 Metal 10.49 DELAWARE'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 18,359 15.47 2. Plastic pieces 8,195 6.90 3. Glass pieces 7,828 6.59 4. Paper pieces 6,403 5.39 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 6,276 5.29 6. Metal beverage cans 5,262 4.43 7. Plastic straws 4,978 4.19 8. Plastic caps and lids 4,389 3.69 9. Foamed plastic pieces 4 /084 3.44 10. Glass beverage bottles 3,581 3.01 11. Foamed plastic cups 3,406 2.87 12. Plastic beverage bottles 2,799 2.35 Total 75,560 63.69 122 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF DELAWARE'S BEACH DEBRIS: 14.00 - 13.42 P 0 r 12.00- C 0 n 't 10.00 0 f 8.00 t a 6.00- 1 d 0 4.00 b r 2.18 2.11 2.00- 1.11 0.84 0.65 0.00- 0.07 Bottles Com.Fleh Galley Operate. Rec.Fleh Sawage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Batteryfark 67.77 Glass pieces Augustine 67.64 Cigarette butts Carpenter State Park 29.89 Glass beverage bottles Brandywine Park 55.15 Glass beverage bottles Fort Delaware 67.06 Foamed plastic pieces Woodland Beach 40.25 Glass pieces Pickering Beach 53.02 Glass pieces Kitts Hummock 51.79 Metal beverage cans North Bowers Beach 43.67 Cigarette butts South Bowers Beach 58.51 Plastic pieces Bennetts Pier 52.91 Plastic pieces Big Stone Beach 59.56 Metal beverage cans Fowler 49.53 Plastic pieces Slaughter 58.37 Metal beverage cans Broadkill 57.88 Plastic pieces Beach Plum Island 61.66 Plastic pieces Lewes 63.90 Cigarette butts Center for Marine Conservation 123 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE. (cont.) Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Cape Henlopen (Bay) 75.57 Cigarette butts Cape Henlopen (Ocean) 55.78 Glass pieces Gordon's Pond 71.30 Cigarette butts Rehoboth Beach 75.51 Cigarette butts Dewey Beach 66.88 Cigarette butts Indian River 60.18 Foamed plastic meat trays DE Seashore State Park 64.30 Glass pieces Deauxville 65.44 Cigarette butts Rehoboth Sailing Area 73.61 Miscellaneous types of plastic bags Nanticoke 47.78 Cigarette butts Bethany 78-53 Cigarette butts South Bethany 59.22 Cigarette butts Fenwick Island 74-03 Cigarette butts Holts Landing State Park 59.01 Metal beverage cans Assawoman Bay 44.86 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Battery Park plastic bottle DuPont Augustine pencil Wiln-dngton Builders balloon Mercy Health Plan Fort Delaware truck tire flap Lykes Brothers Shipping Line Kitts Hummock plastic case Johanna Farms, Inc., Flemington, N.J. Fowler plastic top to case Jackson Marine Sales, Pompano Beach, Florida Cape Henlopen pen Property of New Castle County (Ocean) DE Seashore S.P. strapping band Al-Ahmad M.K. Overseas, PVT. Ltd. Sahibabad Up, India FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks DE Seashore S.P. India strapping band A]-Ahmad M.K. Overseas, PVT. Ltd. Sahibabad Up, India STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead seagull entangled in net 6 dead birds Dead seagull tightly entangled in fishing line 4 dead headless turtles Dead decayed bird entangled in boards 2 dead horseshoe crabs 2 dead seagulls 124 Center for Marine Conservation STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports 1 dead shark 1 dead squirrel MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Battery Park crack vials, shotgun shell, pair of shorts, half of a Barbie doll Augustine red plastic rose, toy alligator, scrub brush, plastic holly wreath, underwear Carpenter State Park bed frame, Penthouse magazine, hospital bracelet, windshield Brandywine Park car mat, stereo speaker, woman's underwear, air filter, calculator, jock strap, step ladder, vacuum, pacifier, shoulder pads, parts of an air conditioner Fort Delaware bowling ball, bowling pin, unopened beer can, melted Playmate cooler Woodland Beach motor, lawn chair Pickering Beach fence, boat hook Kitt's Hummock pillow, crack vials, car speaker, vacuum cleaner, toilet bowl, sofa, pot pipe North Bowers Beach sleeping man on beach, gun shell casings, underwear, washcloth, refrigerator with groceries South Bowers Beach tennis shoes, bike, seatbelt, toilet tank Bennetts Pier car muffler, pacifier Big Stone Beach toilet, clay pigeon, swimming pool, paint brush, refrigerator Fowler shorts, gun shells, sandle, sofa cushion, car Slaughter hair curler, flip flop Broadkill lawn chair, bucket, part of car bumper, real estate sign, $1 Beach Plum Island metal hole puncher, electrical box cover, mascara applicator, exhaust pipe, telephone pole, birthday candle Lewes refrigerator door, couch cushion, full soda cans, Ninja turtle, GI Joe, pacifier, muffler pipe, paintbrush handle, pantyhose Cape Henlopen (Bay) part of a radio, Brut aftershave bottle, basket, sneaker Cape Henlopen gun shell, diving mask, metal toy soldier, toy block (ocean) Gordon's Pond bedspring, piston, asthma inhaler, fake flower, pink spongy toy Rehoboth coin earring, "D" cell battery Dewey Beach insulation, motor DE Seashore S.P. large knife, toy military man, "live" machine gun shell, garbage can lid, toy Corvette, beach lounge chair, plastic Christmas ornaments, vacuum tube, boat seat, boxer shorts Deauxville two golf balls, hair curler Rehoboth Sailing Area broken pontoon boat, kitchen sink Nanticoke toilet pump, toilet seat, TV frame, shoe sole Bethany bucket handle, toy spider, mustard in package, pencil sharpener South Bethany boat seat Fenwick Island crayon, paintbrush handle, beach blanket, Chapstick applicator, men's underwear, picture frame with man's picture and love note, one full can of beer Holt's Landing S.P. hair coloring kit, roll of carpet Assawoman Bay man's pair of boots, fireworks canister, fishing pole from n-dni fish game, dental floss holder, large paint brush. Center for Marine Conservation 125 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF DELAWARE'S BEACH DE13RIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Rec. Fishing Gear 20- 19.45 1.9 p is- 16.51 p r vx, 13.42 t t 14- n t2l ... ......... f 12- . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .. 11.21 Of . . . . . . .. .... ................... t t 10- Ot X@Xxx@.. Ot 0.84 a, d .... .... . . d a- .............. ........ .. ..... . ... . b b o.5- r 1 4- 1 ----- .. .... .....X 2- 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 7 4 7- 4- p p 0 o- 6.76 r n n t 3- t f Of 4- 2.16 t ............ t ................ ............. . . ................ . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . t 2- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t 3- d ........ .... .... d 2.1H ................. 2 b b . . . .... . ... . r . . . ......... r ............... . ............. . --------- ----- - ......... ... ............... .... ........ ................. ........... . . . ... ..... 0- 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 126 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF DELAWARE'S 13EACH DE13RIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste 2- P 1.52 0.8- r r 0 1.5- ...... 0.69 0.66 t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Of 1.11 00.6- f @MSR t I - ........... . .. ....... X.:-X ... . .. .. ........... ... t ...... ............. ........... t ............ ................. ................ 0.4- . ....... ..... ................. .e .:::.: ................ ......... .... ........... .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ......... ................ d ................ d ................ .. ..... ...... . .......... . b o.51 : --- - . .. . ..... b ................ .......... 0.2- ... ........ 0 0- Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON DELAWARE'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Nancy Rolli Delaware Department of Natural Resources and P Environmental Control . 0.8- r 89 Kings Hghway, P. 0. Box 1401 Dover, DE 19901 n t (302) 739-4506 , 0.6- f t CLEANUP DATE: September 26,1992 0 t 1 0.4- d b r 0.2- 0.14 0.06 0.07 006 0-- 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 127 128 Center for Marine Conservation DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA September 22 & October 5,1991 Coordinated by: Liza Gookin 9 Volunteers The Nature Company 0.5 Miles Cleaned 1323 Wisconsin Ave., NW 900 Pounds of Debris Collected Washington, DC 20007 2 Data Cards (202) 3334100 Early on September 22, our small, but enthusiastic, volunteer force arrived at Kenilworth Gardens in Washington D.C. armed with gloves, bags and data cards to clean a section of the Anacostia River shoreline. But before we got down to work we were treated to a guided tour of Kenilworth's spectacular aquatic gardens, by Ranger "Mac" (Walter McDowney). Inspired by these tranquil surroundings and the early morning sun reflecting off quiet pools of water teen-ting with plant life, we eventually wandered down to the Anacostia River which borders the garden's western edge. As we gazed at the amount of trash which had accumulated on the shoreline, reality slowly crept back and we rolled up our sleeves for the job ahead of us. Liza Gookin, the cleanup's coordinator, waded through the shallows in hip-boots to collect trash that was out of reach from the shore. Embedded in the mud she pulled up a variety of interesting items including a chrome strip from a car. On shore the rest of the volunteers were also making interesting "trash discoveries." The items collected and entered on the data cards included shower curtain rings, a sneaker, a hiking boots, plastic flower pots, and a working elephant squirt gun. The most prevalent trash items were plastic beverage bottles, styrofoarn cups and fast food containers. Also in abundance were plastic oil or lubricant containers and, surprisingly, a large number of balls including 3 plastic bowling balls and 23 tennis balls! What do all of these items have in common? While some of them, such as soda bottles, may have been trash from boaters, it is most likely that these items were washed down storm drains in neighborhoods bordering the Anacostia. We even found one car oil filter which would support this theory. It would seem people are using storm drains to discard used motor oil, filters, and oil containers when doing "do-it-yourself' oil changes at home. After three hours of muddy, sweaty collection our intrepid volunteer force had bagged 24 bags of trash. Glass bottles and alun-dnum cans were bagged separately for recycling. The Nature Company, sponsored the cleanup. Their n-dssion statement, "to give our customers an experience which makes them feel good about themselves and the world in which they live," certainly seemed appropriate for the way weary volunteers felt after a hard morning's work. Looking back as we were leaving, I'm sure each of us felt a strong sense of accomplishment and harbored a new feeling of stewardship for a tiny section of the Anacostia. Betsy Schrader Center for Marine Conservation 129 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S WATERWAY DEBRIS: Plastic 66.83 . ......... ...... ...... . .. ... .. .. . ........ .... ... .... . . .. ........ ..... . .......... .. ........... ..... .................. ... .... ................ .................... . . .......... .... .. . ....... ...... .... .. . ............. .. ........... . ............... . . .. . . . . ... .. ................ @?00A %..%% Rubber 1.71 ........... .......... ... ......... ............ ... ... Paper 4.24 Glass 8.02 Metal 18.11 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Foamed plastic pieces 486 25.14 2. Metal beverage cans 291 15.05 3. Foamed plastic cups 255 13.19 4. Glass beverage bottles 133 6.88 5. Plastic beverage bottles 123 6.36 6. Fast-food containers 76 3.93 7. Paper pieces 61 3.15 Plastic bottles 61 3.15 8. Plastic caps and lids 45 2.32 9. Plastic cups/utensils 34 1.75 Clil/lube bottles 34 1.75 10. Plastic food bags 32 1.65 Plastic pieces 32 1.65 11. Clothing 18 0.93 12. Plastic bags 16 0.82 Bottle caps 16 0.82 Total 1,713 88.61 130 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBINS WATERWAY DEBRIS: 30.00 - 29.64 P 0 r 25.00- C 0 n t 20.00 f t 15.00- t d 10-00- e b r 5.00- 1.14 0.83 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.00- MIM Mq= I I I B 0Ittles Gulley operate.com.FlehRec.Flah Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported C&O Canal 48.90 Paper pieces Anacostia River 70.72 Foamed plastic pieces TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 131 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: C&O Canal Weiner whistle Anacostia River Elephant squirt gun TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S WATERWAY DEBRIS: Data collection from District of Columbia's cleanup has only been carried out for two years and therefore trends can not be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Taryn Bennett The Nature Company 1323 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington D.C. 20007 (202) 3334100 CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS 132 Center for Marine Conservation I 0 4 Center for Marine Conservation 133 U, IL 'R 46. Triplets at Wakulla County, picked up three bags of trash. V,, 134 Center for Marine Conservation FLORIDA UP 21111 @-7111 FLORIDA September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Heidi Lovett 18,488 Volunteers and Bruce Ryan 1,203 Miles Cleaned Center for Marine Conservation 360,000 Pounds of Debris Collected One Beach Drive SE, Suite 304 3,319 Data Cards St. Petersbur& FL 33701 (813) 895-2188 Thousands of concerned citizens across the state of Florida came out in record numbers once again for the 1991 Florida Coastal Cleanup. At our fifth statewide event, approximately 18,W volunteers collected more than 180 tons of debris from 1,203 n-dles of coastline. This huge event would not be possible without the outstanding efforts of more than 70 zone captains in all of Florida's coastal counties. It is their work and dedication that leads the cleanup to new records each year. In addition, the Center also appreciates the personnel at the many state and federal parks, preserves, and refuges that get involved in the cleanup each year. As in past years, entangled animals, both dead and alive, discovered by beach cleaning volunteers demonstrated the dangers caused by a marine environment polluted with trash. A raccoon, marsh turtles, crabs, several fish, a cormorant, pelicans, and otheTbirds were reportedly entangled in monofilament fishing line, discarded cast nets, and abandoned crab and lobster traps. Two live great blue herons were spotted by volunteers also entangled in line, but unfortunately rescuers were unable to catch them. Cruise line industry and other shipping debris was found littering Florida's coast once again. Unusual items found during the cleanup included a toilet, a '57 Ford car radio, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle waste basket, a 26" color television, a skateboard, a vacuum cleaner, a garter belt, and a set of false teeth. The major sponsors for the 1991 Florida Coastal Cleanup were COAST 97.3 FM, Cowles Charitable Trust; George W. Jenkins Foundation, Inc.; Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.; Southern Bell; and Mrs. Howard F. Whitney, Jr. In-kind contributions for the statewide effort were: The Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg, First Brands Corporation (GLAD Bags); Faber Castell Corporation, Newswatch 8 Earthwatch; and Tampa Tube Containers, Inc. This was the largest cleanup in Florida's history and our volunteers deserve a heartfelt thanks for a job well done. Heidi Lovett Bruce Ryan (0, Center for Marine Conservation 135 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF FLORIDXS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 66.6 .... .. .... .... . .......... ---------------------- 6 Cloth 1.0 .. ............. Rubber 1,51 XM Wood 2.24 0S - ........... . . . . . . .... 0 Paper 8,18 W ............ .. .......... .. ............... ....... . . . . . . . Glass 9,29 Metal 10,92 FLORIDA!S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 143,493 16.78 2. Plastic pieces 56,335 6.59 3. Foamed plastic pieces 53,179 6.22 4. Metal beverage cans 47,632 5.57 5. Glass beverage bottles 44,672 5.22 6. Plastic straws 36,208 4.23 7. Plastic caps and lids 33,452 3.91 8. Plastic food bags/wrappers 33,055 3.86 9. Paper pieces 32,507 3.80 10. Foamed plastic cups 28,615 3.34 11. Plastic cups and utensils 21,259 2.48 12. Glass pieces 21,038 2.46 Total 551,445 64.51 136 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF FLORIDA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 18.00- 16.58 18.00- P 0 r 14.00- C e n 't 12.00- 0 f 10.00- t 0 t 8.00- 6.00- d 8 b 4.00- r 3.03 2.42 2.00- 1.34 1.16 = 0.23 C).06 0.00 1 MMFME-- I Bottles Com.Flsh Galley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Nassau 61.34 Cigarette butts Duval /NAS Jacksonville 67.19 Foamed plastic pieces St. John's 76.65 Cigarette butts Flagler 74.10 Cigarette butts Volusia 84.28 Cigarette butts Brevard 72.03 Cigarette butts Indian River 76.26 Plastic pieces St. Lucie 83.84 Cigarette butts Martin 73.93 Foamed plastic pieces Palm Beach 77.64 Cigarette butts Broward 77.92 Cigarette butts Dade 68.89 Plastic pieces Monroe 71.97 Plastic pieces Collier 60.88 Cigarette butts Lee 61.37 Cigarette butts Charlotte 59.65 Cigarette butts Sarasota 70.39 Cigarette butts Center for Marine Conservation 137 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE. (cont.) Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Manatee 59.48 Cigarette butts Hillsborough 52.00 Glass beverage bottles Pinellas (Beaches) 73.54 Cigarette butts Pinellas (Tampa Bay) 49.63 Paper pieces Pasco 58.19 Cigarette butts Hernando 50.60 Metal beverage cans Citrus 67.41 Plastic n-dlk/water bottles Levy 56.35 Plastic pieces Dixie 42.92 Paper pieces/glass beverage bottles Taylor 48.29 Glass beverage bottles Jefferson 53.38 Metal beverage cans Wakulla 48.28 Glass beverage bottles Gulf 40.30 Paper pieces Bay 70.45 Cigarette butts Walton 49.80 Glass beverage bottles Okaloosa 59.61 Cigarette butts Santa Rosa/Escambia 66.14 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Nassau plastic tubing Imperial Eastman St. John's plastic shampoo bottle Holland American Lines balloon with party Morrisons Family Dining horn attached 2 plastic conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles Flagler plastic rim Chaque Orifice plastic jar Destapacanos (En Escamas 100) Poison oil drum Gretna, LA building supplies Martin's Restaurant milk container Mivaca Lacteos Dee, Venezuela C.A. shampoo container Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Grace Line 5 gallon basket Shell Rottelle Oil 40, John W. Stone, Oil Dist. Inc. 87 1 st St., Gretna, LA 70053, (504) 366-3401 Prod. Code 54004 Volusia packing crate and ACSA styrofoam balloons Caribbean Cruise Lines balloon Carnival Cruise Lines ID tag B12 Commodore Cruise Lines plastic drink mixer Hilton 2 shampoo bottles Princess Cruise Lines plastic bag PUBLIX (supermarket) plastic cups Quality Inn plastic cup Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic wrapper Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 138 Center for Marine Conservation TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Volusia (cont.) 2 plastic shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 plastic conditioner bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines frozen whole eggs Sunny Fresh Foods, Monticello, MN Brevard papercups AAFES 2 pieces of balloons Carnival Cruise Lines balloon Carnival Cruise Lines 6 tea bags Europa Cruise Lines pen Howard Johnson's plastic cups Holiday Inn blood bag Orlando balloons Ron Jon's Carnival Cruise 2 plastic hair conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles plastic cup Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines paperband Western Australian Meat Company plastic cap lid Zima-Ljubljana Indian River 5 liter plastic bucket Hacedor conditioner bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines St Lucie shampoo bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ball point pen Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Martin plastic cup Carnival Cruise Lines Eau De Javel Disinfectant Products Research and Chem. Corp., Glendale, CA shower cap Hyatt plastic cup Grand Caymen British 3 shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines fragrance bottle World Marketing, Iver, Bucks, England Palm Beach candy wrapper Carnival Cruise Lines plastic glass Discovery Cruise Lines med ampule, 20cc Inadrox Intenuvscula, J. Logeais shampoo containers Princess Cruise Lines shampoo bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines balloon Shell Oil Dade plastic planned Dept. of Navy, USA maintaince systems manual plastic eye shades England Virgin Airways frozen shrimp 3 lb. bag Indianola, Port Lavaca, TX plastic hair conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottle 3 packages Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines coupon Studebaker Monroe 2 plastic shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines shoe polisher Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Lee 10 invoices ARA fleet maintaince plastic shrimp bag Bait Master Center for Marine Conservation 139 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Hillsborough plastic milk case Coburg Dairy, Charleston, S.C. plastic hard hat Hankin Construction Pinellas realty sign Prudential Florida (Beaches) Bay plastic food bags Air Force plastic cups Glass Bottom Boat plastic cup Holiday Lodge plastic cup JR Store Okaloosa plastic bags AAFES plastic cups B W Aloha Village cardboard box Genpak Polytherm Products FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks St. John's Cuba glass bottle Wine Spain water bottle Fuente Alto Flagler Venezuela milk container Mivaca Lacteos Dee, Venezuela C.A. Volusia Belgium spray can deodorant France bridal bourgnarre Germany electric transistor Osram. Jamaica plastic pen Mexico bottle Veedol USSR aerosolcan Venezuela green bin pen "Oriental" plastic bottle "Spanish" cap for oil container Spanish writing bottle Maalox written in Spanish Brevard England tobacco Three Games Japan candy wrapper "Spanish" plastic bottle Clorolex Indian River France dessert cup Cito dessert Istanbul bottles Lotion and shampoo Japan plastic container USSR light bulb 'Spanish" plastic container Hacedor, 5 ltr. plastic salt box N520, Made in Halenill Unknown foreign aerosol can St Lucie Cuba plastic lid France aerosol perfume USSR aerosolcan "Arabic" alun-dnum can "Oriental" plastic bottle Martin Egypt plastic water bottle England fragrance bottle World Marketing, IveT, Bucks, England plastic cup Grand Caymen British 140 Center for Marine Conservation FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (conL) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks France Eau De Javel Products Research and Chem Corp., Glendale, CA Disenfectant France hair spray Greece Florex Eureka Hellas S.A. Volos Italy shampoo bottle Division Cosmetica, Malizia, Balsam Shampoo Jamaica shower cap Japan alun-dnum can plastic bottle "Foreign" light bulb "Greek" bug spray Palm Beach France med ampule, 20cc Inadrox Intenuvscula, J. Logeais 'Spanish" bottle Broward England snack bag London "Greek" milk carton Dade England plastic eye shades Virgin Airways Germany black plastic bags Japan 20 Itr. drum SLCC-A (Cononsote Corrison Inhibitor) battery storage cont. Japan Storage Battery Co. Norway 5 gal. can Jotun Protective Coating USSR liquor bottle 'Spanish" aerosol can shaving cream Monroe England table salt container DRI-PAK Derryshire Republic of Dominica plastic lid from bottle Sarasota England formula cap Baby Milk Plus, Trewbridge, Wiltshire, England Japan thermo syringe-needle Tokyo Bay France bottle toilet bowl cleaner Mexico plastic bottle fuel additive "Spanish" big plastic bag Santa Rosa/ Venezuela piece of plastic Topoplast C.A., Hecho En Venezuela Escambia STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead bird in fishing line 73 dead fish Bird with rope around neck 21 dead crabs Dead bird entangled in monofilament line 18 dead birds Brown pelican with lure attached to wing 11 dead jellyfish Seagull with fishing hook, wire and 10 dead seagulls weight stuck in side of bird 9 dead catfish Seabird strangled by fishing line 7 dead horseshoe crabs 2 marsh turtles in crab trap 4 dead cats Dead crane entangled in rope 3 dead cormorants Fish with string through eyes 3 dead turtles Fish and little crabs in old traps 2 dead blowfish 2 fish and 2 eels in fishing line 2 dead dogfish Center for Marine Conservation 141 SnLANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: (cont.) Debris Related Other Reports Fish with hook in throat 2 dead stingrays Dead shark with hook hanging out of back 1 dead dolphin Catfish entangled in fishing line 1 dead raccoon 2 dead fish entangled in fishing line 1 dead rat Sand crab stuck to duct tape - released 1 dead duck Sponge entangled in nylon fishing line 1 dead seabird 1 turtle in six-pack holder 1 dead snake Raccoon entangled in monofilament line 1 dead hammerhead shark 1 dead jack crevall 1 dead manta ray 1 dead redfish 1 dead ghost crab 1 dead stone crab MOST PECULUR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Nassau Christmas wreath, Nike shoe, fishing pole, wheelbarrow Duval/ NAS Jacksonville golf ball, Playboy magazines, bike St. John's pieces of wallpaper, paintbrush handle, aircraft parachute flare cover, underwear, lawn chair, Batman figure, life preserver, extremely soiled BVD underwear, stereo speaker, 3 golf tees, mattress, pair of sunglasses, mace bottle, driver's license, car hose, muffler, contact lens vial and solution, metal cooking tongs, comforter, arrow, kids trash can, $1, holster for pistol Flagler curtains Volusia small Christmas tree, cigarette lighter in leather case, plastic toy soldiers, rubber finger, extension cord, $1, large plastic bin, toy bed, boat hook, egg, glass salt shaker, baby doll arm, plastic flowers, plastic radio, toilet seat cover, Russian caviar, fake fingernails, tiger stripe underpants, green plastic boat prop, plastic army man, watch, mascara, pacifier, sunglasses, plastic eye for stuffed animal, leg of a doll, binoculars Brevard partial car bumper, underwear, pair of glasses, asthma inhaler, hair pin, table leg, brush, surfboard wax, boxer shorts, seat head rest, Barbie doll head, fan blade, head of garlic, surfboard, 4 full cold beers in plastic bag with ice, fishing knife, hair curler, TV set, air conditioner screen, sunglasses, hubcap, car stereo, life preserver, bike, screwdriver, 1/2 license plate, unopened Diet Coke can Indian River Barbie doll leg, sun visor cap, ladies underwear, trash can, BBQ stove StLucie lipstick tube, clothes brush, piece of wood saying "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away" Martin fan blade, plastic flowers, boat prop, dress shoe, bullet casing, combs, plastic doll leg, Happy Meal toy, wet suit, lawn chair, bike, vacuum cleaner hose, Nike shoe, thermal blanket, jock strap, pink bathing suit, rubber shoes Palm Beach ping pong ball, watch, rubber duck, Barbie doll, tennis racket, plastic doll leg, rug, pacifier, hair roller, tennis balls, cut off jeans, drugs, bifocals, gym shoes, 3 pairs of underwear, bowling pin, $1, laundry basket, 5 yr. old newspaper 142 Center for Marine Conservation. MOST PECULMA DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Broward hairbrush, 1/2 gal. of orange juice, watch, mechanic's uniform Dade 2 crates of dismembered goat, lamb, and chicken from a religious ritual, high top sneaker, medical bottle, military meal ba& 1950's Pepsi bottle, blue jeans, mattress, mascara brush, reflector, slippers, toy bird, toy dog bone, big blue bucket, scrub brush, diving mask, doll parts, motorcycle gas tank, kitchen counter, bicycle pipe, boat toilet, underwear, plastic whistle, 52 cents, slippers, duct tape, plastic General Custer figure, bike tire Monroe whole tent, toy rake, refrigerator, salan-d sausage, TV set, adult play toy, jewelry box, toy horse, toilet bowl floats, car headlight, bed-pan, water ski, binoculars, TV screen, toilet seat Collier man's underwear, plastic watch, cabinet door, rug, anchor, hub cap, ice scraper, skateboard, green plastic monster toy, camera case, small bra Lee U.S. Marine tie clip, windowshade, plastic horse, light switchplate, kitchen cushion, cooking pot, 2 pennies, lawn chair, silk shirt, windshield wipers, drum stick, cooler, carpet sample, baby bath tub, metal gun, fan Charlotte high-top sneaker, full can of beer, piece of automobile, men's boxer shorts, wash cloth, 2 lawn chairs, car bumper, brake pads, scale with fish hook, chopped up squid in plastic bag, broken scale, 1/2 of a toilet, chain link fence, old fishing pole Sarasota jock strap, plastic flower, broom, hairbrush, baby bottle, part of a toilet tank, electrical fuse box, men's underwear, iron pipe, battery, toy shovel, fireworks, fire extinguisher, belt buckle, scrub brush, boat parts, bra Manatee washing machine agitator, flip flops, scooter,'No littering" sign covered with barnacles, seat belt, toilet bowl, unopened beer bottle, extra large BVIYs, baseball bat, note in a bottle in German written in 1988, realty sign, diving flipper, tube of sunscreen, heater element, dope bags, barbeque grill, door key, bathing suit strap, dental flosser, carpet, bicycle, boat door, fire extinguisher, car parts, chain, hub cap, metal TV stand, 1982 beer can, wine bottle opener, tape recorder, old boat seat, old lounge chair, refrigerator, oil filter, dog collar Hillsborough cigar plastic tip, grocery cart, Lego, cowboy hat, car dashboard, toaster, laundry basket, muffler, refrigerator door, child's wading pool, yellow rubber raft, toilet tank lid, lunch bucket, slipper, large n-drror, weight bench, TV, TV antenna, car mat, pool cue, purse, wallet, rusted car radiator, men's soiled underpants, n-dcrophone, football, fire extinguisher, "No Trespassing" sign, black baby doll, toy hot dog, automobile fuel tank, checkbook, pornographic pictures, razor blade, bottle full of roaches, knee pad, crime scene police tape, brake drum, gas cap, picture of naked man, valid driver's license, full bottle of wine, bra, refrigerator shelf, alarm clock, cash register drawers Pinellas (Beaches) wastebasket, IRS tax due notice, foam mattress, bread crate, box of prophylatics and Vaseline, plastic toys, cooler full of ice and beer, lawn chair, skull, belt, grocery cart, two pairs of underwear, flea collar, thermometer holder, vodka bottle, dress, 4 lounge chairs, bar of soap, bathing suit bottom, hairbrush, baseball bat and ball, box of pencils, pacifier, frying pan, blue Jockey underwear, plastic Christmas wreath, bed post, door mat, woolen mitten, 1940 whiskey bottle, radio antenna, hearing aid, baby doll head, step ladder, jock strap, can of chewing tobacco, crack bag, street sign, Prudential Florida realty sign Center for Marine Conservation 143 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (conL) Pinellas (Tampa Bay) man's watch, BMW muffler, aluminum chair, door, swim shorts, green Army man, car stereo, bed springs, Igloo cooler, TV, doorhinge, crank shaft, piece of a jet ski, worn teddy bear, jacket, poison container, dress, sleeping bag, air conditioner, radiator grill, magnet, trash can, table cloth, umbrella frame, drink vending machine, Frisbee, steering wheel, mop, hair dryer, enema bag, wall plug, drapes, toilet, car battery, message in a bottle, couch, Christmas tree, most of a Volkswagen, oil filter, stove, canoe, car seat, car hood, cable spool, golf club, washing machine, life preserver, old boat trailer, book binder Pasco St. Petersburg Times metal newspaper box, sinks, 23 cu. ft. refrigerator/freezer, recliner, bed mattress, TV, bed frame, bedpan Hernando truck bumper, Volkswagen car seat, kitchen sink, unopened rum, boat battery, garden hose, lawn chair, belt, Tupperware order tray, full gas tank, "Caution" sign, high heel shoes, bra (34a), truck door, newspaper stand, wallet, plastic frog, softball, orange rubber duck, rusted folding chair, a "Please Don't Litter Bag, 1 3-pair pkg. women's lovepants (extra large), washing machine, traffic cone Citrus full jar of peanut butter Levy mufflers Dixie 7 different tennis shoes Taylor bottle with note in it, engine piston, floating dock, bike Jefferson plastic air mattress Wakulla pillow, "BVD" underwear, straw hat, tube of disappearing ink, toilet, car bumper, oil filter, car radio, skimboard, purse, bottle with note in it, lamp, baby doll, plastic army man, 2 5-gallon coolers, TV, car parts, pink wheelbarrow, lounge chair, paddle, plastic peach, carpet, fire extinguisher Bay men's underwear, blue-headed Barbie doll, tape measure, complete clothing outfit, baby bottle, 2 air mattresses, paint brush, cockpit, sink, tent stake Walton contact lens case, car headlight Okaloosa full bottle of wine, full 2 Itrs. of Mountain Dew, wine glass, hotel key, wallet, baby bottle x-dpple, broom handle, plastic raft, men's jockey underwear, plastic n,dni-blinds, wire cutters, shovel, rearview n-drror, 2 bras, 5 unopened beers, bread rack, fuel filter, night light, watch, golf balls Santa Rosa/Escambia full bottle of red wine, rubber raft, TV tube, unopened can of Coke, rubber toy football, champagne glass, plastic razor, 2 hubcaps, pacifier, toilet bowl float, Lego plastic house, Sharp calculator, unopened can of beer, Nerf football, metal car trim, long-sternmed rose, surgical mask, metal switch box, big plastic raft, toilet paper holder, kite, Reebok shoe, women's panties, signal flare, tongue depressor, blanket, winter glove, fan belts, $5,1/4 of a car bumper, witch doll, office metal seat, life preserver, rusty water cooler 144 Center for Marine ConservatiOrL TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF FLORIDA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Rec. Fishing Gear 20- 18.97 1.6- . . ........ ........ 1.4 18- 17.37 1.4- 16.68 p p 16- 1.2 1.2- 1.18 * x"Ki @11., @11.i @Ili @,-i @* 14- t t 0 12- f f t 10- t 0.8- t t :. ..... 1 0.8- d d jij: b b 0.4- r .......... .. . ........... 4- 0.2- 2- ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0- 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 4- 3.9 8- 5.97 6.89 ............. p p . ... .. 3.15 3.03 t 3 t 4 Of f t t 14 t 21 t 34 xxxx 2.42 6: X ... X*Kz': d 2 d b b .............. . . . . . .... . .......... ............ * ................. ............... ................. ................. ................. 0 0 1988 1989 1990 Iggi Center for Marine Conservation 145 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF FLORIDXS BEACH DEBRIS: (conL) Trends In Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste 9- P 1.62 1.64 P 00.8- r n 1.3 1.34 t t 0 0 0.a- f f X.N. t t Ot t a 0.4 d j d j: 0.23 0.23 b 0.5-1 b 0.24 r r 0. .... .......... 0 Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON FLORIDXS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Heidi Lovett or Bruce Ryan P Center for Marine Conservation 0 0.8- r One Beach Drive, SE, Suite 304 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 n t (813) 895-2188 or 0 0.8- 1-800-CMC-FLORida f t 0 t CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 a 0.4- d b r 0.2- I 1 0.1 0.11 009 0-- 1988 1989 1990 1991 2 0 146 Center for Marine Conservation 4W (OA@i Z ... ........ ... ....... .... Volunteers show off the Florida Coastal Cleanup t-shirt in Wakulla County. if Iola-, I Center for Marine Conservation 147 L 001 tin WOW-W-00 Hauling in trash from Petit Chou Island, Georgia which is only accessible by boat. 148 Center for Marine Conservation GEORGIA September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Larry Shaffield 301 Volunteers Clean Coast 36.9 Miles Cleaned 29 Bluff Drive 10,165 Pounds of Debris Collected Savannah, CA 31406 95 Data Cards (912) 356-3672 The coastal and wetland areas of Georgia are a unique resource, preserved almost by accident from the depredations which have overtaken so many similar places in the world. How sad it is to find the refuse of humanity throughtlessly strewn along the ocean for a hundred miles, borne up on the shores from the hands of those who live from or play upon those same waters. We cannot as yet boast of thousands of supporters to remove that accumulated waste. Neither have we seen the coordinated, continuous effort made by the states of Texas and North Carolina. Yet, that is exactly what it will take to remove the millions of objects which rest not only along Georgia's oceans shore, but the thousands of n-dles of lands bordering 500,000 acres of marshes ... one third of the remaining marsh along the Atlantic coast of the United States! It is worth cleaning up, worth keeping that way, but it will take more than the three hundred dedicated individuals who took the field this year to do it. Those of you from Sierra Club; Audubon, Georgia Conservancy, America Clean & Beautiful, National Park Service, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, NOAA, University of Georgia Marine Extension Center, Clean Coast, Citizens for a Clean Environment, Tybee Beautification, Grove High, Jenkins High, McIntosh Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Boys Club, St. Andrews Key Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Xi Delta Chi, Smoker's Rights of Savannah, H&H (Budweiser) of Savannah, Tybee Art, Delta Omega, St. Michael's of Savannah, WSVH Public Radio, Tybee Historical Society, Chatham County Health, Diver's Den, Savannah College of Art & Design, U.S. Navy and all of you who came as individuals may be proud of the 10,000 pounds of litter removed from our beaches. We may be equally proud of the key organizers of this annual effort, and the vessel captains who made access to many islands possible. Let us not forget Mobil Oil Corporation for the litter bags, or First Union Bank for pencils, nor the publicity donated by both the broadcast and print media. This year has seen the rise of Clean Coast, Inc., a volunteer group dedicated to continuing litter removal, which hauled off 17,000 objects from areas in Chatham and Bryan counties over the past year. The largest restaurant /lounge on Tybee Island agreed to use only paper straws for drinks. People went into the marshes this year ... not so attractive as the beach, but just as important. Our oldest participant was 86 years old. It is hard to get people onto the beach in Georgia ... most islands are not accessible by highway, only by boat. Who in the world wants to pick along a marsh? People did; these few people cared enough to try and undo the senseless disregard of those who know better. We'll be back next year, perhaps more will come along, perhaps fewer people will discard without regard. Our thanks to everyone who made the world a better place for all to live in. Larry Shaffield Center for Marine Conservation 149 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF GEORGIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 66,98 1.94 Ru%t@e r . 2 7 Wo o d 2.61 Paper 4.02 Xx Metal 14,64 Glass 24.58 GEORGIjVS 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Foamed plastic pieces 4,641 16.09 2. Metal beverage cans 3,066 10.63 3. Cigarette butts 2,761 9.57 4. Glass beverage bottles 1,699 5.89 5. Plastic pieces 1/151 3.99 6. Plastic caps and lids , 136 3.94 7. Plastic food bags/wrappers 1,093 3.79 8. Foamed plastic cups 1,069 3.71 9. Plastic cups and utensils 935 3.24 10. Plastic beverage bottles 894 3.10 11. Plastic straws 813 2.82 12. Lumber pieces 622 2.16 Total 19,880 68.96 ISO Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF GEORGIJVS BEACH DEBRIS: 22-00 - 21.46 P 20.00- 8 r 18.0o- C e n 16.00- t 0 14.00- f 12.00- t 0 t 10.00- a 1 8.00- d 8 6.00- b 4.00- 3.80 2.51 2.00- 1.25 0.59 0.16 0.02 0.00- mmlpm- 1 -7- Bottles Galley Com.Flah0perate.Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Tybee Island 69.81 Cigarette butts Goat Island 64.78 Glass beverage bottles LongIsland 42.78 Metal beverage cans Wassaw Island 75.21 Foamed plastic pieces Pine Island 77.97 Foamed plastic pieces Cabbage Island 36.47 Metal beverage cans Petit Chou Island 62.77 Foamed plastic pieces Sapelo Island 60.59 Foamed plastic pieces St. Simon's Island 50.91 Metal beverage cans Cumberland Island 66.17 Foamed plastic pieces Gray's Reef 92.31 Plastic fishing line Center for Marine Conservation 151 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Wassaw Island balloon Camp Hilton Head glass bottle Gae Pong Ginsing Corp. bait trap Taylor and Son Seafood, (919) 225-3151 Pine Island harness float Berkley & Co., Spirit Lake, IA 51360 small shampoo bottle Pren-der Cruise Lines Sapelo Island shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Lines FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Wassaw Island "Spanish" plastic tub Ponds Cold Cream Pine Island "Oriental" plastic wrapper Food Gray's Reef "Asian" plastic bottle Trio Gen-nany aerosolcan Holts Spray Paint glass bottle Heineken Duty Free plastic tea container Skipper plastic bubble bath Fa Beauty container "Spanish" plastic laundry soap La Masse STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Otherreports None reported 2 dead seagulls 2 dead birds 1 dead puffer fish 1 dead horseshoe crab MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Tybee Island female panties, toilet bowl float, driver's license, bed sheet, piece of car bumper, golf tee, curtain rod, crack cocaine pipe, two playing cards Wassaw Island carton with one egg, wheel barrow Petit Chou Island grill, lawn furniture Sapelo Island compressed air sprayer tank St. Simon's toilet bowl tank, boat seat, ear plugs Gray's Reef fogger, headlamp, toilet plunger 152 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF GEORGIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Rec. Fishing Gear 30- 28.62 1 - 25.47 11 25- p 0.81 23.31 .0.8- r r 21.48 *K -:X 0.67 n201 n t . . . . . . . . . . t 0.59 0 zgx f wg m t 'Xx 'xx X:: x @CXXIV t t IM 0.4 d d 'N. b* 101 ............. b* .......... 10.2- X, 0 0 Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 6- 9 8.03 p 4 p 94- r r 6.11 n n t 03- f I 2.51 ...... .... 4.4 2.2 2.11 t 4- 12- 3- X '@M d d b b r 2- . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 153 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF GEORGIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: (conL) Trends In Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste 3- P P. 0.8- r t2- n t 0 0.6- f Of t t 0 0 t 1.25 0.4 a a 0.31 d d 0.78 . ........ b 0.21 0.2- 0.11 0- 0 Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON GEORGINS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT. Larry Shaffield Clean Coast P0.8- 29 Bluff Drive 0 Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 356-3672 t 00.0- f CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 0.4- d b 0.2- 0.03 0.02 0.02 0- 1988 M 1989 1990 M 1991 1 154 Center for Marine Conservation ;47( , *mc A94 "I" W'' .... . . . .... Piles of trash collected by volunteers at Petit Chou Island, Georgia. Center for Marine Conservation 155 156 Center for Marine Conservation GetTheDrIft & Ran ILV HAWAII 0- October 5 and 12,1991 Coordinated by: John Yamauchi 7,312 Volunteers Hawaii Litter Control Office 195 Miles Cleaned 835 Keeaumoku Street, Suite 200 249,279 Pounds of Debris Collected Honolulu, HI 96814 1,310 Data Cards (808) 586-8400 or (808) 586-8444 On Saturday, October 5 and 12,1991, Hawaii's beaches and shorelines were cleaned and surveyed for ocean debris and trash. Ninety-eight tons of debris were cleaned from 190 beach areas on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kauai, Hawaii, and even the uninhabited island of Kahoolawe. This beach cleanup, therned "Get the Drift and Bag It," was designed to focus public attention on the problem of marine debris and its impact on aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. More than 7,300 volunteers participated in the cleanup. The tons of debris included plastic, styrofoam, fishing nets, and lines, which have been known to kill marine animals in Hawaii including Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles, and birds. Community organizations, military personnel, conservation groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, school groups, dive clubs, commercial and leisure fishing organizations, ocean sports enthusiasts, recreational clubs, business, and tourists all pitched in to make this "Get the Drift and Bag It" cleanup a big success. The cleanup was coordinated by the following organizations: Community Work Day Program, State Litter Control Office, County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation, Pacific Whale Foundation, and the Maui Community Work Day Program. The "Get the Drift and Bag It"cleanup was sponsored by the Governor's Advisory Comn-dttee on Litter Control. John Yamauchi Center for Marine Conservation 157 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF THE HAWAH'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 62,47 ............ .......... Cloth 0.82 ................... Wo o d 1.57 Rubber 1,66 ............... . ... ......... .................. ..................... ..................... ... . . ....... Metal 9.74 ............................ ........................... ............................... .. ............ ... . ... ..... .. ........... Glass 13.98 Paper 9,76 HAWAII'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 108,853 22.64 2. Glass pieces 31,766 6.61 3. Plastic pieces 28,476 5.92 4. Glass beverage bottles 21,683 4.51 5. Paper pieces 20,092 4.18 6. Plastic food bags/wrappers 18,240 3.79 7. Foamed plastic pieces 16,058 3.34 8. Metal beverage cans 16,042 3.34 9. Plastic caps and lids 12,600 2.62 10. Plastic straws 10,946 2.28 11. Metal bottle caps 10,267 2.14 12. Plastic cups/utensils 9,141 1.90 TOTAL 304,164 63.27 158 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF HAWAII'S BEACH DEBRIS: 14.00- 13.12 P 12.00- e r C e 10.00- n t 0 f 8.00 t 0 t 6.00- d 4.00- e b 3.15 r i 8 2.00- 1.84 1.7 1.46 0.21 0.17 0.00 - mmrm - I Bottles Com.Fish Galley Rec.Flsh operate. sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Oahu 63.39 Cigarette butts Maui 60.90 Cigarette butts Hawaii 57.59 Cigarette butts Kauai 65.86 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Oahu plastic shopping bag Times Supermarket Center for Marine Conservation 159 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Oahu China black float Japan aerosolcan wrapper Maui Japan bottle bleach Hawaii Japan buoys, rubber pieces Mexico plastic bottle bleach Kauai Japan silicon gel plastic bottles STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other reports Moray eel with fish hook in mouth 3 dead kittens and line wrapped around body 2 dead hammerhead sharks 2 dead birds 1 dead marlin 1 dead cat MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Oahu pornographic magazines, T-shirt that read - "Give A Hoot Don't Pollute", fan, toilet seat, sofa pillows, underwear, car floor mat, love seat, car muffler, kitchen sink, cocaine holder, ziplock. bag of blood, driver's license, bullets, car cigarette lighter, rusted motor bike, full bottle of Vodka, new watch, barbell weight, razor blade, men's underwear, old mattress springs, car air conditioner, BBQ grill, cassette tape, bathing suit, swim fin, airplane wheel, air pump, can opener, small travel bag, whoopie cushion, baseball hat, lawn chair, full can of dog food, volleyball net, voodoo doll, headlight, transn-dssion, brass bells on a chain, chop sticks, radio, car manifold, rear view n-drror, turntable, car seat, 25 cents, jock strap, water heater, tape measure Maui car bumper, shovel, underwear, kingsize sheet, plastic plant, lip gloss, Easter egg grass, $1, n-dcrowave, bra and panties, windshield wiper, bucket, toy raft, Mastercard, curtain rod, queensize mattress, office chair, full can of beer, full packet of cigarettes, pay check, Hawaii keys, engine block, cane, broken calculator, carburetor cap, women's underwear, n-dcrowave Kauai strapless bra, tent, quilt, rug 160 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF HAWAII'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 20- 2- 1.9 p p . r 15.1 14- 13.49 1.4- n 13.12 n t t \xx 12- 1.2- f t 10- .......... ....... t t -K$0K$ t ........ ........ -2.2 d d 0.8- ............: ................. . . ... ...... b b r 4- 0.4- ................. 2- 0.2- 0-- 0-- Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 4- 0.18 3.4 6- p ........ 3.15 p r 3- 2.97 r . . . . . . . . . . .. 4.64 t 2.5 t 0 f ...... 4- ............. t 2- ............ t 3- .', ..... mx, .... a .......... j:Hx 2.54 ............ ... . .. d ....... ........ d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 1.84 b i Kki-II.I.I.- b ........... .. .. .. . .... ......... .......... ........... .. ......... . . . . . . . . . . . .... ......... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 0 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 161 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF HAWAII'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2- P P 0 0 0.8- r t46 r t t ............. 0.6 0 .... :@ .: f 1.07 . .... toa f t 0.93 t t ...... B... a, 0.4 d d b 0.5- b 0.23 0.21 0.2 ............... 0.13 0 . . . . . . . . . . . 0- Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON HAWAII'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: John Yarnauchi Hawaii Litter Control Office P 385 Keeaumoku Street, Suite 200 . 0.8- r Honolulu, Hl 96814 (808) 586-8400 or (808) 586-8444 n t 0 0.6- f CLEANUP DATE: October 10, 1992 t 0 t a 0.4- d b 0.2- 0.17 0.07 0.08 0.05 . .... ..... ... .... ........... . .. 0-- 1988 1989 1990 1991 0.2 162 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 163 -Ara- Lz -41L@ 4^ AW Chicago volunteers taking extra care to mark every piece of trash on the data card. 164 Center for Marine Conservation 1 9 9 1 @ GREAT@ LA d KES Aoom.. . do- .dn@ BEACH ILLINOIS SWEEP September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Tim Early 908 Volunteers Aquasphere Project 6.75 Miles Cleaned 102 Pulaski Road 6,216 Pounds of Debris Collected Calumet City, IL 60409 (708) 862-9949 The 1991 coastal cleanup effort focused in the Chicago area, the most heavily used portion of Illinois' shoreline. More than 900 volunteers participated in removing 6,216 pounds of debris from 6.75 n-dles of public beaches. Targeted beaches extended from an area north of Chicago to the Illinois/Indiana state line. Support from regional coordinator Karen Fumweger of the John G. Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Park District Superintendent Mr. Robert Penn made this year's event highly successful. Donations and support were received from First Brands, Inc., Illinois Tool Works, Coors Brewing Company, Starbucks Coffee, Bakers Square, and Marriot, Incorporated. The Shedd Aquarium offered facility and logistic support for staff members, which included personnel from the Chicago Park District, Chicago Tool Works, Friends of Lincoln Park, Friends of the Park, the Lake Michigan Federation, and The Aquasphere Project. Special thanks for this year's effort go to Karen Furnweger and Lisa Elkus of the Shedd Aquarium, Connie Robison of the Friends of Lincoln Park, Margaret Rader of the Lake Michigan Federation, and Carol Garsee of the Friends of the Park (Chicago). We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who graciously gave of their time and energy in helping to improve the condition of our aquatic and coastal environments. Tim Early Editor's Note: Due to a problem in mail service, the 1991 data cards from the Illinois cleanup were lost. We look forward to receiving data from Illinois' 1992 cleanup and hope for better luck with the postal service. Center for Marine Conservation 165 FORINFORMATION ON ILLINOIS'1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Tim Early Aquasphere Project 102 Pulaski Road Calumet City, IL 60409 (708) 862-9949 OR Margaret Rader Lake Michigan Federation 59 E. Van Buren, Suite 2215 Chicago, IL 60605 (313)939-0838 CLEANUP DATE: September 12,1992 166 Center for Marine Conservation 0, I F me, c T A IL F 4 A variety of volunteers turned out for the Great Lakes Beach Sweep in Chicago, Illinois. Center for Marine Conservation 167 168 Center for Marine Conservation 1 9 9 1 GREAT LAKE S BEACH INDIANA SWEEP September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Tim Early 130 Volunteers Aquasphere Project 15 Miles Cleaned 102 Pulaski Road 1,371 Pounds of Debris Collected Calumet City, IL 60409 (708) 597-2988 A good portion of the Indiana coastline is devoted to industrial use which limited the extent of the 1991 cleanup effort. Approximately 130 volunteers and staff members covered four major target areas that extended from Illinois/Indiana state line to the Indiana /Michigan state line. Support for this event was provided by First Brands, Inc., the Gary Park District, the Save the Dunes Council, and the take County Parks Department. Special thanks are given to Ed Vasquez, superintendent of the Gary Park District, Charlotte Road and Tom Anderson of the Save the Dunes Council, Tim Janowski of the Lake County Parks Department, and Guy and Marlene Liptack of The Aquasphere Project. Mention should be made of the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore area which, although it accounted for half of the shoreline covered, provided the least amount of debris. The responsibility for the pristine condition of both the national lakeshoTe and the state park lakeshore is the result of the policies and practices of the two governing agencies. 'No-glass!' policies, adequate disposal containers, maintenance programs, and ongoing educational programs haveresulted in a coastal area which serves as an example to all Great Lakes shoreline municipalities and agencies. We extend our appreciation to all the staff members and volunteers who participated in this year's cleanup effort. Tim Early Editor's Note: Due to a problem in mail service, the 1991 data cards from the Illinois cleanup were lost. We look forward to receiving data from Indiana's 1992 cleanup and hope for better luck with the postal service. Center for Marine Conservation 169 FOR INFORMATION ON INDLANA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Tim Early Aquasphere Project P. 0. Box 414 Dolton, IL 60419 (708) 597-2988 CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS 170 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 171 172 Center for Marine Conservation LOUISIANA September 21,1991 Coordinated by: Barbara Coltharp 5,700 Volunteers Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, 132 Miles Cleaned and Tourism 266,000 Pounds of Debris Collected P. 0. Box 94921 372 Data Cards Baton Rouge, LA 70804 (504) 342-8148 or (504) 342-8145 Fifty seven hundred people picked up 266,000 pounds of trash and debris along 132 miles of beach line and barrier islands off Louisiana's coastline during the Greater Louisiana Beachsweep'91. Pleasant temperatures and a beautiful day brought Louisianans out in droves to clean beaches and inland waterways Saturday, September 21,1991. The Beachsweep program is part of the broader 'Take Pride Gulfwide" effort and the new Louisiana Clean Waterways Program sponsored by the Office of Litter Control and Recycling, Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. What we've been hoping for is happening. We found less trash on the beaches and cleaned more miles this year. We are beginning to see a marked reduction in the amount of trash and debris we are picking up. Zone coordinators reported a significant increase in young people at every beach: scouts, 4-H clubs, and science classes. These young people were highly visible and vital workers across the state. We know that these cleanups are making a difference in the appearance of our waterways and the whole state when we get this kind of participation. One half of the debris collected was recycled. Plastic trash, with the potential for causing the greatest harm, again ranked as the highest offender on Louisiana beaches. Unusual items found along the beaches consisted of a bottle containing scripture in a foreign language, a complete lamp with foreign inscription on the base, mattresses, kitchen stoves, and refrigerators. A beached bottlenosed dolphin was found at Breton Island and rescued; several dead sea turtles were observed at Grand Isle and Grand Terre Island; and two dead dolphins were reported at Cameron. Syringes and needles were found in the sand along Old Pontchartrain Beach in New Orleans. Workers reported this beach to be littered with large numbers of dead fish, crab baskets, nets, and n-dscellaneous fishing gear. A Rolex watch was found among the debris at Pontchartrain. Co-chairmen for the Greater Louisiana Beachsweep'91 were Lt. Governor Paul Hardy, comn-tissioner of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and Ron Rutherford, Division Manager of Conoco, Incorporated. Barbara Coltharp Center for Marine Conservation 173 PERCENT COWOSITION OF LOUISIANA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 69,4 .... ...... Cloth 1,1 d 2.2 .... Woo -------------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... Rubber 2.39 .......... .... ..... .... ..... .............................................. Paper 6.61 Glass 7,8 Metal 10.5 LOUISL4,NXS 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic pieces 6,716 7.08 2. Plastic caps and lids 6,186 6.52 3. Plastic straws 5,189 5.47 4. Foamed plastic pieces 4,666 4.92 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 3,736 3.94 6. Metal beverage cans 3,399 3.58 7. Cigarette butts 3,301 3.48 8. Plastic beverage bottles 3,139 3.31 9. Plastic cups and utensils 3,027 3.19 10. Paper pieces 2,928 3.09 11. Plastic rope 2,751 2.90 12. Glass beverage bottles 2,736 2.88 TOTAL 47,774 50.35 174 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF LOUISIANXS BEACH DEBRIS: 16.00- 14.88 P 14.00- e r C 12.00- e n t 10.00- 0 f t 8.00- 0 6.99 t a 1 6.00- 5.35 d 0 b 4.00- r 2.17 2.00- 0.98 0.58 0.35 W @ ="NLJ 0.00- 1 1 1 1 Bottles Galley COM.Flshoperate.Rec.Fleh Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Lake Pontchartrain 69.86 Plastic straws Breton Island 66.83 Metal beverage cans Grand Gossier Island 73.74 Plastic caps and lids Grand Isle 76.19 Plastic pieces Fourchon Beach 67.29 Plastic pieces Dulac 72.67 Foamed plastic pieces Constance Beach 74.10 Foamed plastic pieces Cameron 71.04 Plastic caps and lids Rutherford Beach 68.45 Plastic pieces Oceanview 68.83 Plastic milk /water gallon jugs Holly Beach 65.33 Plastic caps and lids Center for Marine Conservation 175 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Breton Island salt bag Cargill, Gulf Shore Rock Salt Grand Gossier Island half of plastic Dewitt Chemical Company chemical bottle Grand Isle plastic stand Alliance Plastic plastic oil barrel cap Chevron 55 gal. drum Construction Materials Inc. (504) 2914000 plastic cup Patterson Rental Tools Fourchon Beach empty drum British Petroleum Cameron sign Sandifer Campaign Rutherford 5 gal. bucket Johnstone, 87 First Street, Gretna, LA 70053 Holly Beach 1/2 plastic drum New Orleans-based Petrochen-dcal plastic bucket lid Texaco, URSA SP40 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Breton Island France aluminum can Germany plastic container Japan plastic container shampoo glass bottle Thailand can "Oriental" food bag Grand Gossier Island Japan bottle Grand Isle China plastic sealed bag condiment Taiwan wrapper noodles Vietnam plastic food container Fourchon Beach Italy container oil I'Oriental" bottle Cameron Japan glass bottle Rutherford Germany bottle Japan box Mexico can deodorant Panama plastic bottle 'Spanish" food container powdered milk Oceanview 'Tlispanic" bottle sulfuric acid Holly Beach Japan soya drink Singapore Japan pen Unknown bottle oil STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Sea turtle with metal hook and string 45 dead fish Alligator with metal hook and string 13 dead seagulls Small bird entangled in yellow rope - released 11 dead birds 176 Center for Marine Conservation STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: (cont.) Debris Related Other Reports Fish entangled in nets 5 dead catfish Large fish choked on plastic debris 4 dead sea turtles 2 dead opossums 2 dead porpoises 1 dead brown pelican 1 brown pelican, injured I dead tarpon 1 dead drurnfish 1 dead calf 1 dead sea snake I dead alligator 1 dead rat MOST PECULL4X DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: lake Pontchartrain broken sunglasses, spark plug, campaign sign, purse, rear car axel, plastic U.S. flag, IV bag, broom, carnival beads, fire extinguisher, stethoscope, surgical mask, grill, platform shoes, sink, telephone pole, garden hose, Rolex watch, plastic flowers, clothes basket, toy plastic elephant Breton Island laundry basket, boat bumper Grand Gossier Island toy fire truck with engine still running, baby doll leg, stove burner, grill, unopened beer can, window air conditioner unit Grand Isle 2 matching shoes, hip waders, several pairs of underwear Fourchon Beach towel dispenser, paint brush, shotgun shells, hub cap Cameron ice tray, 25 cents Rutherford Beach toilet seat, wallet with ID, typewriter, full bottle of salad dressing, test tube, men's underwear Center for Marine Conservation 177 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF LOUISIANA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 16.12 1.6- 14.88 K. 1.4- 1.34 14- 13.92 p p 1.2- 12- t t 0.96 0 10- f t t 0.8- ........ .... .......... t k"X t 1 0.6- d .. d 4- b 0.4- b ..... . . 2- 0.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-- 0 M'"1111""', Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 8.3 a- 13.97 14- 7.43 p p 12- ..... . ...... .... . ...... t t 9.39 5.35 101 f f . . . . . ......... . ... t t 4- t t X., X.I. d ...... d b b 4-4 r 2- ::,jk 2 0-- 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 178 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF LOUISIANA'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 4- 3.42 P 3 3.3 P 0 0.8- r 3- n t t 0.58 0 0.6 Of 2.17 f 2- t 0.4- . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. d d b b r 'X:' 0.2- 0.18 0.12 .... ......... K ....... .. 0 0 Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON LOUISIANA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Barbara Coltharp Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, P and Tourism 0.8- P. 0. Box 94921 C Baton Rouge, LA 70804 n t (504) 342-8148 or , 0.6- f (504) 342-8145 t 0 t CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 a 1 0.4- 0.35 d b 0.23 0.2- 0.11 0.07 .. . ......... ............. 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 179 W@n 1'Simmn'.X, WI :7, My" 10@11 After coUecting a big bag of debris from Popham Beach, Maine, this young volunteer shows off his nahn-al finds. 180 Center for Marine Conservation NUINE September 14,1991 Nancy Griffin 1,735 Volunteers Coastal Communications Coordinator 219 Miles Cleaned State Planning Office, Station 38 34,137 Pounds of Debris Collected Augusta, ME 04333 519 Data Cards (207) 289-3261 This fall's 7th annual Coastal Cleanup netted trash from Maine's shores that weighed in at more than 17 tons. The 34,137 pounds of marine debris dragged off 219 miles of beaches and public landings by 1,735 volunteers included the front end of a car, three engine blocks, a bike, a lawn mower, a water heater, and a truckload of metal lobster trap parts. For the second year in a row, volunteers in Surry found a soda bottle containing a postcard from a Russian sailor. While the total of trash collected went up, several cleanup organizers reported their beaches were cleaner this year than in past years. However, a group of clarndiggers cleared 12 tons of debris from land adjoining an old dump site. Another group of clarndiggers scoured a section of coast in boats and turned up 2,500 pounds of debris. At one beach, scuba divers hauled trash from under nearshore waters as well as the shore itself. Nancy Griffin Center for Marine Conservation 181 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF MAINUS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 63.28 ........ .... . Cloth 1,78 woo d 3.3 . . . . . .. . . . . Rubber 3.51 i" X.N . . . . .Paper 8,02 Glass 11.92 Metal 8.18 MAINUS 1"I DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 14,186 16-08 2. Glass pieces 6,860 7.78 3. Plastic pieces 5,804 6.58 4. Foamed plastic pieces 5,580 6.33 5. Plastic rope 5,105 5.79 6. Plastic food bags/wrappers 3,671 4.16 7. Paper pieces 3,188 3.61 8. Glass beverage bottles 2,185 2.48 9. Plastic caps/lids 2,128 2.41 10. Foamed plastic cups 21015 2.28 11. Lumber pieces 1,937 2.20 12. Metal beverage cans 1,593 1.81 Total 54,252 61.51 @@A 182 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MAINE'S BEACH DEBRIS: 10.00- P 8 r 8.47 C 7.94 e 8.00- n t 0 f 6.00- t 0 t a 1 4.00- d 0 b 2.35 r 2.00- 7 0-46 @ 0.03, 0.00 1 Com.Flsh Bottles Gulley operate. Reo.Flsh Sewage Ms@lcal MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Eastport/Lubec 73.75 Plastic rope Cutler 42.14 Glass pieces Jonesport 71.11 Rubber gloves, foamed plastic pieces, plastic oil /lubricant bottles Steuben 77.08 Foamed plastic pieces Castine 58.74 Cigarette butts Searsport 35.28 Glass pieces Belfast 66.06 Cigarette butts Camden 45.71 Plastic pieces Rockland 69.37 Plastic rope Thomaston 61.23 Plastic pieces Damariscotta 55.17 Metal pieces Wicasset 30.51 Glass pieces Georgetown 68.56 Cigarette butts I-*- On W53 Phippsburg 61.86 Foamed plastic pieces Brunswick/Harpswell 62.23 Glass pieces Yarmouth 30.03 Glass pieces Center for Marine Conservation 183 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE:- (cont.) Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Portland /Yarmouth 64.30 Cigarette butts S.Portland /Cape Elizabeth 59.95 Cigarette butts Saco 72.76 Cigarette butts Kittery Eliot 73.26 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Eastport/Lubec plastic strapping band Canada Lob. SF 35-87 ID# 006005 3 plastic fish tags New Brunswick Aquaculture Salmon, Canada plastic pan, salmon feed Moore-Clark 6 shipping bands Canada Lobster Steuben band (1990) Canada Lobster S.Portland/ plastic warning label Webber 8555 Cape Elizabeth plastic cover Friendship Trap Co. R. Turner 5021 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Eastport/Lubec Canada plastic strapping band Canada Lobster SF 35-87 ID# 006005 3 plastic fishing tags New Brunswick Aquaculture Salmon 6 shipping bands Canada Lobster Steuben Canada band (1990) Canada Lobster Rockland Canada plastic strapping band CO, 69900 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Heron caught in netting, released 33 dead seagulls Seagull trapped in plastic 6 dead birds Herring entangled in plastic bag 5 dead fish 2 dead herrings MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Eastport/Lubec flare, knee brace, old cloth and cork life preserver from early 19Ws, retaining mesh as recommended by DEP for erosion, rubber girdle complete with garters Cutler hat visor, engine block, hair curler, a windshield wiper, front end of a car Steuben 2 inch pulley with rope attached, raincoat Castine lawn chair, beverage pitcher Searsport jockstrap, vinyl siding 184 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Belfast knife, eye glasses, carhood, engine block, tire, life jacket Camden toys, underwear, paint brush Rockland IV and tubing, battery, boat muffler, binocular case, golf balls, lawn mower, paint brush Thomaston fire extinguisher, rubber boat bumper, electrical motor, Firestone balloon - 24 inch tire, plastic duck head, door knob, plastic shovel Damariscotta. rug, bricks, two anchors, paintbrushes, fireworks with 56 rounds Georgetown jock strap Phippsburg tire rim, broom Brunswick/Harpswell deflated rubber raft 10 foot Iong, plastic Cheezwhiz container, comb, leather boxing striking bag Portland/Yarmouth plastic barrel, leather seat, wooden ladder, cable wire, sweater, baby shoes, plastic binoculars, shopping carts, fireworks, bike, shotgun shell, tire iron S.Portland /Elizabeth Batman doll tags, pipe, marble, half ceramic doll hand, sunglasses, plastic crate, base of toilet bowl, record, rusted nails, tool kit Saco false teeth, tea kettle, fry pan, plastic Santa Claus Kittery/Eliot gas can with gas, fireworks, broom head, pillow case, shotgun shells TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MAINE'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 12- ItS5 11.22 ------- ------------- P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P .......................... 0.8- rio- r .............. 84 n 0 00.6- 0.55 0.56 f 0.53 0.53 1 10 t t 0.4- d .... b b 0.2- ......... W .. ------------- -- 0 0 1988 1989 1990 MM 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 185 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MADIFS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 5.72 5.44 8.4 8.47 P P 5- 4- t t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f t 3- 2.35 2.32 "M 4 2- d d .. b b r 2- ... ....... .... 0 0 - - - - - - ---- Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste P 2.04 P 2- 0 0.8- r 0.68 0.88 t 1.6 t 0.6- f 137 f t t 0.46 t to 0.41 ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4- .... .. ... d d b b r 0.2- . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 186 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MAINE'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Medical Waste p 0 0.8- r n t 0.6- t a 0.4- 1 d b r 0.2- 0.02 0.02 0-03 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 FOR INFORMATION ON MAINE'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Nancy Griffin Coastal Communications Coordinator State Planning Office, Station 38 Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 289-3261 CLEANUP DATE: OCTOBER 3,1992 Center for Marine Conservation 187 'H F Ell" T 7E , 7 W WN" g, g" A N M 41111 --0 NO -U@ _j& j -i-, -Amin Volunteers separate marine debris on Assateague Island, Maryland. 188 Center for Marine Conservation 0 NGUE EE TO ATEA MARYLAND BEACH CLEANUP September 7, 14, and 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Ann Berger 1,190 Volunteers Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay 83 Miles Cleaned 6600 York Road, Suite 100 201,759 Pounds of Debris Collected Baltimore, MD 21212 196 Data Cards (301) 377-6270 Judy Johnson Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Inc. 616 Picadilly Road Towson, MD 21204 (301) 828-4520 The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc. held the second Chesapeake Bay Cleanup in September, 1991. These cleanups have been made possible through a congressional appropriation secured by Senator Barbara Mikulski to assist beach cleanups in the state of Maryland. The Alliance supplied trash bags and gloves, in addition to distributing zone captain report forms and data cards supplied by the Center for Marine Conservation. Each group appointed an area coordinator to be in charge, who was responsible for completing the data cards and zone captain report form, and returning them to the Center for Marine Conservation for inclusion in their national database. Once again, the response from citizen groups and organizations was extremely enthusiastic. Fifteen groups participated in cleanups, with some holding numerous cleanups. The locations of our cleanups were: Terrapin Park; Stevensville; Solomons Island; Broad Creek, Rocky Point Park; St. Mary's County; North Point Park; Otterpoint Park; Assateague Island (Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Kings landing, Milltown Landing); Back Creek; Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge; Mayo; Herring Run Park; Cyprus and Dividing Creek on the Magothy River, and Love Point Beach. Volunteers totaled 1,190, cleaning up 83 rrdles of beach and river banks. They collectively filled 699 bags with trash and debris weighing approximately 201,759 pounds. All of the participating groups recycled the collected materials and disposed of waste properly. Cleanups along the shoreline of Chesapeake Bay were done on foot and in one instance in canoes. Enthusiasm and dedication were key components in all cleanups! In fact, one Navy squadron leader from Pax River upon seeing the cleanup in progress in St. Mary's Country, Maryland, volunteered his whole squadron. Unfortunately, over 140 volunteers had already responded, and they couldn't accommodate the Navy squadron with supplies, etc. All groups expressed sincere thanks for the opportunity to participate in cleaning up Chesapeake Bay shorelines, and many expressed a desire to participate in the future. Some groups planned a second cleanup with their supplies on hand in the near future. Comments were very positive and ranged from an increased awareness of the litter problems and its effects on Chesapeake Bay; to "it was a fun, worthwhile, and productive day!" Once again, the Alliance was extremely pleased with participants' endeavors towards making our Bay shores clean, safe, and beautiful! Ann Berger Center for Marine Conservation 189 Saturday, September 7 was a perfect day for the cleanup of the 22 miles of Maryland Assateague Island National Seashore. We estimated about 250 people of all ages assisted, including National Seashore and State Park personnel. Not as much trash was found as in previous years, but some of this may be due to the spring cleanup, for which we have no figures. A large portion of the northern tip experiences overwash fairly frequently, and we found some people only collected trash along a relatively narrow strip of the beach, rather than walking across the whole sandy part towards the bay in search of additional items. The amount of large and bulky pieces of wood and lumber surprised everyone. A total of 3 tons of wood was collected, 2 tons of which were lumber. Plastic still leads the list in total number of items collected. Many thanks to First Brands Corporation for providing us with the Glad Bags, and Senator Barbara Mikulski for providing the funding. Reg Hancock, President of the Worcester County Comn-dssioners, helped with cleanup again this year. Cecily Majerus (from the Governor's office and is on the board of the Center for Marine Conservation) and her husband, David helped, as did Rick Leader (with the Chesapeake Bay Trust) and his wife, Andrea; and Nick Carter, from the Department of Natural Resources. Besides our Committee, the Assateague Mobile Sportfishermews Association, and the Worcester Environmental Trust, other groups that assisted were: the Telephone Pioneers; Alpha Omega Biology Society, Salisbury State University; Calverton School; Park School; 4H Club; and the Peace Corps. Crane and Jane Miller brought a group from their church in Washington. Everyone found it a great experience and a most satisfying one, and they all said they will come back in 1992. Judy Johnson 190 Center for Marine Conservation iL L-N- w-'eff SL Mary's Friends of the Chesapeake proudly display the impressive results of a hard day's work. Center for Marine Conservation 191 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF MARYLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 60.56 ------ Cloth 0,92 ::..@ ... --------- Rubber 2.35 .iii . ...... ............... ..... . ... . ........... ........... Wood 2,98 ........................... .... . ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ .......... - - - - - - - - - -... . . . . . . . ... ........ ................... .............. Paper 6,97 Metal 13.14 Glass 13.09 MARYLAND'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 6,114 8.97 2. Foamed plastic pieces 5,&% 8.59 3. Glass pieces 4,803 7.04 4. Plastic pieces 4,404 6.46 5. Metal beverage cans 3,995 5.86 6. Glass beverage bottles 3,179 4.66 7. Plastic caps/lids 2,881 4.23 8. Paper pieces 2,3U 3.44 9. Plastic food bags/wrappers 2,337 3.43 10. Foamed plastic cups 2,326 3.41 11. Plastic straws 1,968 2.89 12. Metal pull tabs 1,611 2.36 Total 41,818 61.34 192 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MARYLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: 20.00- 18.00 - 17.63 P IS r 16.00- C e n 14.00- t 0 12.00- f t 10.00- 0 t a 8.00- 1 d 6.oo- 0 b r 4.00- 1 2.98 2.87 8 2.00- 1.24 1.23 0.46 0.05 0.00- Bottles G&110Y 00M.Flehoperate.Rec.Figh Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Baltimore 59.54 Cigarette butts Annapolis 62.08 Glass pieces Terrapin Beach 76.71 Metal beverage cans Mason Neck NWR 74.80 Foamed plastic pieces Patuxent 32.96 Glass beverage bottles Bladensburg 65.68 Foamed plastic pieces Potomac 43.92 Metal beverage cans Solomon Island 24.99 Glass pieces St. Mary's County 59.26 Cigarette butts Assateague Island 62.85 Plastic pieces on Center for Marine Conservation 193 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Sources Indicated Baltimore plastic cup Mumm's, 3203 Belair Road bait box Mike's Bait Co. Mason Neck NWR plastic tie and seal Snyder of Berlin, #1907 Assateague Island metal ID band # 1298 U.S. Coast Guard FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Assateague Island Japan cloth tag #464 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Crab entangled in balloon ribbon 6 dead fish Crabs and fish trapped in crab trap 1 dead turtle 1 dead bird 1 dead mouse MOST PECULLkR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Baltimore plastic Cookie Monster face, park bench, bicycle, sofa cushion, snorkel mask, boat windshield, TV antennas, Frisbees, broom, fan, carpet cleaner bags, AA battery Annapolis Walkman headphones, underwear, grill, toothbrush Terrapin Beach lawn chair, bowl, stuffed animals Mason Neck NWR plastic Christmas holly, pillow, rug, bread tray, bedpost, hose reel, baby potty, plastic cigar cover Patuxent water heater, electric fan, door, plastic reflector, grill St. Mary's County pillow, carpet, gas can, umbrella, wallet, shotgun shells Assateague Island pillow, computer board with wires, coffee strainer, freezer door, boomerang, picture frame, ice cube tray, Ninja Turtle doll 194 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MARYLAND'S BEACH DE13RIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 1.4 24- 23.05 1.4- 22- 1.23 . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 20- 1.2- 18.1 6 17.63 XKK 16.86 ........... t 18- t f 14- K f 0.8- t .N*:i:���iH ---------- 12- t t t j 10- .. . ... KXX d ...... d b Ob 0.4- ................ .......... 4- - ............ ............. ..... . 0.2 2- ..... ........ ....... ..... ........ 0 ---------- Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 6.72 4.6 p p 4- t t 3.07 4- 05 2.87 f 3 f t t 2.90 3- t ....... t ......... .. .. 2 d d 2- b b ... . .......... ............ .. ... .... ... ........... . . . 0- . . . 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 195 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MARYLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2.5- 1 - 2.29 P 2- 0.8- r 0.73 0.74 t t 1.6- 00.6- f 1.24 t 1.14 t 0.47 0.46 t t M"K% -1 0.4- @X d xz.. d b b r r 0.5- ... ...... 0.2- ................ 0- 0 Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON MARYLAND'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Judy Johnson Comn-dae to Preserve Assateague Island, Inc. P, 616 Picadilly Road . 0.8- r Towson, MD 21204 (301) 828-4520 n t 00.6- f CLEANUP DATE: September 12,1992 t a t 70.4- d b r0.2- 0.08 0.04 0.01 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 196 Center for Marine Conservation 7, r Ae W, I@'J j wo Volunteers carefully record every piece of debris at Assateague bland, Maryland. Center for Marine Conservation 197 AdQL F % sow -A A! A fraternity from Bentley College joins in the "Coast Sweep" at Massachusetts. 198 Center for Marine Conservation #%A MASSACHUSETTS September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Anne Smrcina 4,500 Volunteers Coastal Zone Management Program 190 Miles Cleaned 100 Cambridge Street, 20th Floor 56,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Boston, MA 02202 1360 Data Cards (617) 727-9530 The 1991 Massachusetts Coastal Cleanup, COASTSWEEP, topped all previous years' participation numbers, with some 4,500 individuals journeying to the coast to lend their support to the event. In contrast to past years, the weather was perfect, with clear, sunny skies and typical fall temperatures (cool but not chilling). Over 300 people attended the kick-off cleanup at Revere Beach, the oldest public beach in the nation. The participants retrieved an assortment of debris, ranging from small pieces of plastic and thousands of cigarette filters to parts of a boat. People reported finding fewer tampon applicators this year, possibly due to a new scum removal system installed at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority waste treatment facilities. State sponsors for the event included WBZ-TV4 (NBC affiliate), Stop & Shop Supermarkets, Dunkin! Donuts, and Harvard Community Health Plan provided t-shirts, drinks, gloves, and publicity for the event. Secretary of Environmental Affairs Susan Tierney gave the welcoming remarks, along with WBZ meteorologist Barry Burbank and Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office (MCZM) Assistant Director Steven Bliven. MUM is the state agency that coordinates the statewide COASTSWEEP program. In addition to the cleanup at Revere Beach, some 80 other cleanups were held on Saturday, September 21, as well as on the previous Friday and on the following Saturday. Cleanups ranged from as far north as Salisbury on the New Hampshire border to Westport on the Rhode Island border. Several high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools sent entire grades or classes to local beaches as public service/educational efforts. The Patriot Trail Girl Scout Council held a council-sponsored cleanup at Wollaston Beach in Quincy that attracted 250 participants from numerous troops from the Boston Metropolitan area. Battelle Ocean Sciences, a research company on the South Shore, sponsored the largest individual cleanup-some 450 individuals at five-n-dle-long Duxbury Beach (participants were treated to coffee and donuts, t-shirts, and a hot dog lunch after the cleanup). Many participants noted that the beaches seemed cleaner in 1991 than in previous years, except for areas that were hit by Hurricane Bob (especially Buzzards Bay and south and east-facing beaches on Cape Cod). The n-dd-August hurricane swept many beach houses into the surf, scattering boards, appliances, shingles, home furnishings, and household supplies along the coast. The combination of failed septic systems, household hazardous wastes, fuels, and other materials led to the closure of many shellfishing areas. Anne 1. Smrcina Center for Marine Conservation 199 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF MASSACHUSETTS'BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 68.22 . . ... .. ..... . .. .. ..... ........... ............ . ........... ... . .......... ....... . .......... ........... ..... ........... . ....................... ...... . . ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. ... .. . ............... . . ... ............ . . .... ..... ..... ... .. ..... . .... .. . ...... . . .. . . . .. ........... ...... ... .. ... . ..... .. ..... .................... . .... ... .. .. . ..... .. ................. ...... ... .... -------------------------- Cloth 1.1 Rubber 2 .................. ..... ............!................ ..................... ....... ............................. ..... .. ..... Wood 3,23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. .... .. . ... . . .... .... . .... .. ... ...... . ........... Metal 7,01 .... .................... .................. .. . . .. .............. ............. Glass 8,48 Paper 10.02 MASSACHUSETTS'1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 60,359 19.29 2. Plastic pieces 21,104 6.75 3. Glass pieces 18,043 5.77 4. Plastic straws 14,819 4.74 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 14,149 4.52 6. Foamed plastic pieces 13,897 4.44 7. Paper pieces 13,859 4.43 8. Plastic caps/lids 13,324 4.26 9. Plastic rope 9,512 3.04 10. Plastic cups/utensils 7,278 2.33 11. Metal beverage cans 6,956 2.22 12. Lumber pieces 6,577 2.10 Total 199,877 63.89 ..... . ........... 7 200 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MASSACHUSETTS'BEACH DEBRIS: 8.00- 7.47 P 7.00- e r C 6.00- e 5.45 n t 5.00- 0 f t 4.00-1 0 t 3.00- d 8 1.95 b 2.00- 1.84 1.83 r 1.00- 0.80 0.2 0.00- -EEW- Bottles Corn.Flsh Sewage Operate. Galley Rec.Fleh Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported North Shore 68.20 Cigarette butts Metro Boston 67.19 Cigarette butts South Shore 69.74 Cigarette butts Cape Cod 70.25 Cigarette butts Buzzard's Bay 56.96 Glass pieces TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated North Shore 4 custom seals Canada Lobster red tag, S-F 36-87, #044905 Canada Lobster plastic bands Wang Laboratories plastic lid for bucket Letica Corp., Rochester, I@N plastic saline bottle Armor Pharmacal 11110 2 Metro Boston plastic part label, # 71754 Marcrafts; Inc., Freeport, ME Center for Marine Conservation 201 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Type of Debris Source Indicated South Shore 100 lb. net bag Webster Company plastic frame C. E. Shepherd Co. Inc., Houston, Texas plastic strapping band, Canada New Brunswick Aquaculture # 2752995 cardboard box Alliance Rubber Co. bottles Dairy Juice Products, Verona, PA Buzzard's Bay lumber scraps Tolleson Lumber Co., Perry, GA FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks North Shore Canada 4 custom seals Canada Lobster red tag, S-F 36-87, Canada Lobster #044905 South Shore Canada plastic strapping band Canada New Brunswick Aquaculture STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Seagull skeleton wrapped in monofflament line 39 dead seals Seagull caught in netting 12 dead birds Seagull tangled in fishing wire 11 dead fish 6 dead crabs 1 dead lizard 1 dead snake 1 dead pigeon MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: North Shore wheel rim, LV. tubing, medical bag, kite, golf ball, 75 lb. mowing chain, men's underwear, refrigerator door, plastic high heel, firecracker, Frisbee, broom, sleeping bag, whiskey bottle, dust pan Metro Boston rug, car hood and roof, driver's license and credit cards, underwear, suitcase, panty hose, bra, corn on the cob, blender and coffee maker South Shore battery, potty, t-shirts, boning knife, mailbox, toothpaste, tea bags, license plate, lottery ticket, lawn chair. Cape Cod flea collar, mop, tray, negligee, underwear, fireworks, pantyhose, mattress Buzzard's Bay dog collar, pillow, hose, rug, lawn furniture, plastic zipper, bed sheets, beach chair, curtains, bird house, couch, brake pads 202 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MASSACHUSETTS'BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 12.32 12- 10.9 0.88 0.85 p p 0.8 0.8- r 10- r ......... .... 0.66 t iHi Hj t 7.73 KK:K-KK 7.47 0.6 0 x ................ X.M.. f f t .............. a] -.1, to 0 t t NO a0.4- ....... .. 4- d d b b 0.2- 2- ------------- . . . . ..... ... ... . .... . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 9- 6 8.1 6.43 p p a - 7' - 6.78 r 4.53 C 6.4 n t4- ...... t *K:;"; 5.45 0 0 f a- f t t3- 0 t 4- t K*K* d 3- d2- 1.83 b b .. .... r 2 ....... . ................ ...... ..... ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ ........ ........ 0- 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 203 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MASSACHUSET`TS'BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 3- 3.05 3- P P 2.58 C 2- 'L94 t t 1.64 ........... f 1.37 t 1.13 . .. ..... ... .................... d ---- ..... b b ............. K*K*K*K: ....... r ......... ................. . ........ . 0 0-- Trends In Medical Waste FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MASSACHUSETTS' 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: P Anne Smrcina . 0.6- r Coastal Zone Management Program 100 Cambridge Street, 20th Floor n t Boston, MA 02202 00.8- (617) 727-9530 t0.4- CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 1 d b 0.22 r0.2- 0.07 0.06 0.06 0- now, 1988 1989 1990 1991 204 Center for Marine Conservation n'Y'K, O-S, Olt@ 4%, ell wel. Two young volunteers haul their finds ames; a Massachusetts beach. Center for Marine Conservation 205 '47 A- My 4 71-1 406 1*,. Nfichigan's first cleanup was a big success thanks to volunteers like these. 206 Center for Marine Conservation 9 9 @ GREAT LAKES BEACH MICHIGAN SWEEP September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Tanya Cabala 1,475 Volunteers Lake Michigan Federation 120.23 Miles Cleaned 425 West Western, Suite 201 8,074 Pounds of Debris Collected Muskegon, MI 49440 318 Data Cards (616) 722-5116 The first annual Beach Sweep in Michigan, part of the first annual Great Lakes Beach Sweep, brought out 1,475 volunteers throughout the state who picked up 8,074 pounds of garbage on 120.23 miles of Great Lakes shorelines. The day, Saturday, September 21, was bright and sunny, but cold and windy. Cleanups took place in every county along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan up to the upper Peninsula, where about 500 volunteers turned out on Lake Superior shorelines and along Lake Huron. Our tremendous first time success in recruiting, organizing, and data processing is due to the dedicated efforts of an army of area coordinators. Volunteers included environmental and conservation groups, Girl Scout troops, fan-tilies, students and lots of people unaffiliated with a group, but very concerned about the Great Lakes. Unusual finds this year were: a gill net buoy with a turnbuckle and chain, a decontan-driation suit, a street bumper, a rubber garbage can, 70 tires, part of a plastic Christmas tree, part of a TV antenna, a 6-foot lead pipe and 300 pounds of broken concrete in a dune area. Some of the items found in large numbers were cigarette butts, pieces of glass, bottle caps, pieces of paper, styrofoam and plastic pieces, and plastic straws. In one county alone, four dead animals were found entangled in trash, one in a plastic six-pack ring, and one with a balloon in its throat and attached ribbon around its neck, graphically illustrating the need to eliminate these items from our beaches and our environment. Sponsors included First Brands Corporation, supplier of trash bags, Pioneer Industrial Products of Willard, Ohio, which donated sturdy latex gloves, and Illinois Tool Works, which funded the media kits and press releases prepared by the Shedd Aquarium public relations department. Tanya Cabala Center for Marine Conservation 207 PERCENT CON[POSITION OF MICHIGAN'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 74,64 .. . .. .. . . ....... .. ..... ... .............. .. ..... .... ... .... . Cloth 0,94 Wood 1.24 Glass 4.79 Rubber 5,04 . . . . . . . . ... . .... Metal 5,78 ------ ... . ... Paper 7,57 MICHIGAN'S 1991 DERTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 37,370 30.02 2. Plastic pieces 15,445 12.41 3. Plastic straws 9,026 7.25 4. Plastic caps/lids 5,481 4AO 5. Balloons 5,474 4.40 6. Paper pieces 5,303 4.26 7. Glass pieces 5,089 4.09 8. Foamed plastic pieces 4,507 3.62 9. Plastic food bags/wrappers 3,372 2.71 10. Metal bottle caps 2,425 1.95 11. Clothing pieces 1,176 0.94 12. Metal pull tabs 1,157 0.93 Total 95,825 76.97 208 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MICHIGAN'S BEACH DEBRIS: 5.00- 4.74 P e r 4.00- C e n t 0 3.00- f t 0 't a 2.00- 1 1.63 d e b 0.95 1-00- 0.73 0.57 0.45 0 .06 0.00-- Bottles/CaMscm.Flah Operate. Sewage Galley Rec.Fleh Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Makinac 67.82 Cigarette butts Berrien 72.91 Cigarette butts Muskegon 77.86 Cigarette butts Oceana 81.23 Cigarette butts Manistee 45.18 Glass pieces Benzie 70.73 Cigarette butts Grand Traverse 73.46 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Makinac cardboard box Kings Fishing, Naubinway, MI 90647-6282 1 0*9 5 0 Muskegon line leader connectors Bear Paw Tackle Co., MI 49615 Center for Marine Conservation 209 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIEFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Seagull entangled in large fishing lure 18 dead fish Seagull entangled with six pack holder 16 dead seagulls Bird entangled in balloon string I dead dog I dead duck I dead rabbit 1 dead rat 1 dead turtle MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Makinac propane cylinder, bed spring, coffee pot, roofing paper, umbrella cover, lounge chair, coat hanger Berrien pants, shotgun shells, money, toy baby bottle, rusty door with handle Muskegon part of TV antenna, car bumper, 45 ft. rubber hose, panty hose, toothbrush bed sheet, head band, I Love Lucy video tape, toy gun, stove bumer cover, tennis shoe Oceana back pack, fuel pump, money, tennis shoe, firecracker, training bra, men's underwear Manistee plastic sword, lamp, firecracker Benzie camera part, surveying tape, plow, toe nail clippers TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MICHIGAN'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from Michigan's cleanup has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends can not be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON MICHIGAN'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT- Tanya Cabala Lake Michigan Federation 425 West Western, Suite 201 Muskegon, MI 49440 (616)722-5116 CLEANUP DATE: September 12,1992 210 Center for Marine Conservation Or,\ "Wall 11W J ENO look Volunteers separate debris for recyding at Nfiddgan's first deanup. Center for Marine Conservation 211 40 4 AW W W P A A family helps clean the beach at Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota as part of the Great Lakes Beach Sweep, Minnesota. 212 Center for Marine Conservation 1 9 9 1 GREATJ LAKES BEACH MINNESOTA SWEEP September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Tim Amonson 300 Volunteers The Bluestone Company 21 Miles Cleaned 369 Canal Park Drive 6,260 Pounds of Debris Collected Duluth, MN 55802 74 Data Cards (218) 722-6768 Minnesota participated in the International Coastal Cleanup for the first time in 1991 as part of the Great Lakes Beach Sweep, coordinated by the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. The cleanup area consisted of 21 miles of sand and cobble beaches and yielded 6,260 pounds of debris. Among the unusual items we picked up were a passport and a pilot's logbook from a recent plane crash in the lake, two purses with contents intact (later returned to the owners), a pontoon boat, and several mattresses. As a first time coordinator, I severely underestimated the response to the cleanup, and I expected between 50 and 75 participants. Three hundred people turned out for the event, sending me scurrying at the last minute to come up with extra supplies. One section of beach, approximately four miles long, is bordered by residential homes. Even though the beach is considered public domain, homeowners treat it with the same respect as if they owned it. Each house along the stretch received a bag, data cards and information about the cleanup. The day of the cleanup, each resident was invited to collect beach debris in the bag, fill in the card and leave the bag by the curb. Items too large or heavy to comfortably remove could be noted on the card for collection by the city. Duluth's Parks and Recreation Department was very cooperative in,helping out VAth advertising the cleanup and providing trash collection service afterwards. The department also gave all participants guest passes to a variety of civic events in the Duluth area. Northwoods Greens, the local Greenpeace group, was another sponsor and handled recycling and trash disposal in Superior. Soft drinks were provided by the local distributor, plastic gloves by a hardware store and t-shirts by an outdoor clothing store. Media kits were compiled by the Shedd Aquarium public relations department and funded by Illinois Tool Works. Promotion by the local media was very good before the event. Follow-up coverage, however, was poor. Next year we plan to approach one TV station and one newspaper for sponsorship, not in terms of financial support, but in media coverage before and after the cleaning. Our great beach captains did a super job of getting everyone organized and motivated at the different beach sites. Many of the participants expressed interest in becon-dng beach captains next year. In 1992, we plan on adding a cleanup dive in the offshore waters. We also want to get more involvement farther up the north shore of Lake Superior. That beach area extends more than 100 miles to the Canadian border. And we are going to target the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers for cleanups. We would like to explore the possibility of getting more young people involved in the cleanup by making them aware of the beach debris problem during the early weeks of the school year, making the Beach Sweep an educational tool in their science classes. As we expand up the North Shore, we will clean some remote areas that most people don't get to. We expect to find some unusual items that may have been there for many years. Tim Amonson Center for Marine Conservation 213 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF MINNESOTA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 60.75 .......... . . ..................... .... .. .......... .......... ... . . .... .. . ....... ... ... ... . ....... . ....... .. ... .... ............ . ....... ...... .. .. ............ ..... . . ... . . ......... .... ......... ... .... .... .... oth 0.91 .. ...... . @ood 1,2 Rubber 1,29 Glass 8,97 ------------ ---------- ----------- . . . . . . . . . . Metal 17.15 Paper 9.73 MINNESOTXS 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 4,981 20.73 2. Foamed plastic pieces 1,866 7.76 3. Glass pieces 1,425 5.93 4. Plastic pieces 1,299 5.41 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 1,087 4.52 6. Paper pieces 949 3.95 7. Metal beverage cans 940 3.91 8. Plastic caps/lids 702 2.92 9. Glass beverage bottles 608 2,53 10. Plastic straws 604 2.51 11. Plastic foamed cups 582 2.42 12. Metal pieces 537 2.23 Total 15,5W 64.83 214 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MINNESOTA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 12.00- 10.85 P 10.00- e r C e n t 8.00 f It 6.00- 0 t 4.00- d e b 2.00- 0.74M 1.04 0-57 0.47 0.62 0 .00 0.00- 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bottles Galley 0per^te.Com.FlshF%ec.Flsh Sewage, Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTIC OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Duluth 62.14 Cigarette butts Superior 51.18 Glass beverage bottles TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 215 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debzis Related OtherReports Seagull tangled in fishing line 2 dead seagulls MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Duluth fire extinguisher, heating duct, bed spring, dust mask, mattress, wheel, ladder, spark plug Superior pocket knife, fireworks, bike rim, wire, underwear TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MINNESOTA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from Minnesota's cleanup has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON MINNESOTA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Tim Amonson The Bluestone Company 369 Canal Park Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-6768 CLEANUP DATE:- September 19,1992 216 Center for Marine Conservation -J M. OK '0 4* J, 41 K@A With the Duluth skyline in the background, a cleanup team works on the city's longest individual stretch of beach, 7-Nfile Point Park, during the Great Lakes Beach Sweep. @ik Center for Marine Conservation 217 These two Mississippians join in to make Mississippi's cleanup a great success. 218 Center for Marine Conservation C- MISSISSIPPI September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: David Ruple 2,039 Volunteers Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, 96.5 Miles Cleaned and Parks 45,890 Pounds of Debris Collected 2620 Beach Boulevard 354 Data Cards Biloxi, MS 39531 (601) 385-5860 The Mississippi Marine Trash Task Force, with assistance of 2,039 volunteers, conducted the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup on September 21, 1991. The 1991 volunteer turnout was the largest in the states five-year history of organized coastal cleanups. Cleanup volunteers collected nearly 23 tons of trash from 96.5 n-dles; of Mississippi beaches and shorelines. Areas cleaned included three barrier islands, as well as Mississippi's three coastal counties. Cleanup organizers are encouraged by the increase in volunteer participation at mainland locations. While weather on September 21 was clear and sunny, it was also quite windy. The wind and subsequent heavy seas greatly reduced this number of volunteers participating in the barrier island cleanups. Only about one-third of the volunteers that had planned to clean the barrier islands were able to participate. Increased promotion of this year's cleanup helped to focus local attention on the problems associated with marine debris. Billboards and radio and television spots helped to spread the word about the cleanup. In addition to the dedication of volunteers and organizers, many businesses and corporations provided support for the cleanup in the form of cash donations, pencils, food, gloves, transportation, printing, artwork, mailing, fuel, drinks, trash bags, t-shirts, promotion and trash disposal. For this support, we are most appreciative. David Ruple Center for Marine Conservation 219 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF MISSISSIPPIS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 58,83 ....... .... ...... .... ... ....... ......... Cloth 1.02 Rubber 1.69 ..... ... .. ........ Wood 2,52 . ... ....... .. ... ....... Glass 11,1 Metal 13,11 Paper 11.72 MISSISSIPPI'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 5,775 10.95 2. Glass pieces 2,948 5.59 3. Plastic pieces 21932 5.56 4. Paper pieces 2,931 5-56 5. Metal beverage cans 2,708 5.14 6. Foamed plastic foamed pieces 2,467 4.68 7. Plastic caps/lids 2,336 4.43 8. Plastic food bags/wrappers 2,089 3.96 9. Glass beverage bottles 1,893 3.59 10. Foamed plastic cups 1,808 3.43 11. Plastic beverage bottles 1,773 3.36 12. Metal bottle caps 1,414 2.68 Total 31,074 8.93 220 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MISSISSTEPPI'S BEACH DEBRIS: 18.00 - 17.51 P 16.00- e r C e 14.00- n t 12.00- 0 f 10.00- t 0 t 8.00- d 6.00- e b 4.14 r 4.00- i 2.98 2.00 - 1.19 0.7 0.00- 0.23 0.05 Bottles Galley Com.FishOperate.Rec.Flah Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Jackson County 56.99 Cigarette butts Harrison County 56.47 Cigarette butts Hancock County 59.05 Cigarette butts Nearshore Islands 67.54 Metal beverage cans Barrier Islands 62.21 Plastic caps/lids TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Types of Debris Sources Indicated Harrison County receipt paper Dave's Auto Service label Carcia's & Sons Seafood, Texas 1.19 Center for Marine Conservation 221 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead catfish with plastic ring tied around the neck 13 dead fish Dead hermit crabs found in plastic bag 10 dead crabs 7 dead seagulls 4 dead birds 3 dead turtles 2 dead catfish 2 dead dogs 1 dead juvenile dolphin 1 dead raccoon 1 dead sting ray 1 squirrel MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Jackson County Oriental rug, men's underwear, pantyhose, plastic ball, firecracker, TV, house roofing, table, chain, book bag, car mirror, broom, douche bottle, trophy top, bag of dog food, floormat Harrison County big broom, toothpaste top, used fireworks, door knob, Barbie coat hanger, $1, shotgun shell Hancock County refrigerator, car seat, lawn chair Nearshore Islands water heater, suitcase, life jacket Barrier Islands flashlight, refrigerator, Frisbee 222 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MISSISSIPPI'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Rec. Fishing Gear 24- 2- 22.39 22- 20.82 p 20- 19.44 p 0 17.G1 1.5- 1.4 t f 14- f ........... 12- t I - ... ...... 0.88 10- t 0.79 .. .. ................. ................. 0.7 ............. . . .............. . ............. .......... ..... ............ . a ..... ............. ................ d d .. . .. ................ .. .. . .......... ................ b . ......... i@@a b o.5 ................ .... ...... ................ ... ..... . . .. ...... . .... . . . . . . . . . . .... ........... ..... ... ................ 4- ........... . . . ................ ::::::X1 . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . 2 0-- 0 Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 10- 9.74 5.e p p 9- r a- r a- 7.87 4.6 n t 71 6.412 4 f 2.9e t 3- 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . t 4.14 a 1 1 4- ...... ....... .. d 2- d 3- b b ................ 1 2- ""K -K 0- ....... 0- I 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 223 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MISSISSIPPI'S BEACH DEBRIS:(cont) Trends in Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 3- 2.57 P2.5- P 0 0.8- r 2- t 1.83 t 0 0.6- f t1.6- t 0 0 t 1.22 t a 1.19 0.4- 0.35 d d ... .......... ............. ........... b b 0.23 0.2- 0.17 ........... .......... . .......... .................I ......... ....... .... . ....- ... @......... ... .. . . ............... .... . I ......... I ... I .... 11 .... .... ... ........ 0- 0-- El Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON MISSISSIPPI'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: 3- David Ruple P2.5- Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks r 2620 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39531 2- t (601)385-5860 0 f t1.5- CLEANUP DATE: September 19, 1"2 d a b 0.5- 0.1 0.1 0.09 0 ma6mmaimi@@ 1988 1989 1990 1991 224 Center for Marine Conservation ... ....... IAN' 4" RPIM' v P11 Al 7t, -- t-060t. Teamwork pays off for these two NUssissippians. Center for Marine Conservation 225 226 Center for Marine Conservation NEBRASKA September 15,1991 Coordinated by: Nebraska Women of Today 45 Volunteers 3 Miles Cleaned 300 Pounds of Debris Collected 3 Data Cards One of the most striking differences between Nebraska's data and the coastal states information is the percentage of plastic. Nebraska seems to have a much lower percent of plastic than most coastal areas. The Dirty Dozen list seems to support this, with only one of the top five items being composed of plastic. These types of differences help to determine problems specific to either coastal or inland areas or perhaps problems that are common to both. As inland cleanups continue to grow, so will our understanding of the differences and sin-dlarities. Lisa K. Younger Coordinator International Coastal Cleanup Center for Marine Conservation 227 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF NEBRASKA'S WATERWAY DEBRIS: ---------- Plastic 28.96 ..... .... .. . ...... ... ...... . . .. .. . ...... . .. . ...........- ... ........... ............... ....... ........... ............ .......... ...................... .... .............. .. . . . . ............. .. . .. .. ........ .. ............ . .. . .............. . . . .. .. .. . ........ . .. .........I . . ................. .......... Metal 27,78 ............ .. .......... . ... ...... .......... .............. ..... .. ..... ......... . . .. ............ .................... .. . .... ............... ....... .......I ..... ........ ... ....... ..I .............. ........ ................... ..... Wood 0.64 Rubber 1.08 Cloth 1.32 lass 16.95 ..... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Paper 23.27 NEBRASKA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Paper pieces 388 19.01 2. Glass pieces 255 12.49 3. Metal beverage cans 231 11.32 4. Plastic pieces 201 9.85 5. Metal bottle caps 121 5.93 6. Metal pull tabs 105 5.14 7. Glass beverage bottles 89 4.36 8. Plastic cups/utensils 83 4.07 9. Plastic caps/lids 55 2.69 10. Metal pieces 47 2.30 Plastic trash bags 47 2.30 11. Cardboard 33 1.62 12. Foamed plastic cups 31 1.52 Total 1,686 82.61 228 Center for Marine Conservation MOST TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEBRASKA!S WATERWAY DEBRIS: 30.00 - 28.76 28.00- P 26.00- a r 24.00- C e 22.00- n 't 20.00- 0 18.00- f 16.00- 't o 14.00- t a 12.00- 10.00- d e 8.00- b r 6.00- 4.00- 2.65 2.00- 1.08 0.78 0.00- mjlnj-@@ 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bottles Gulley Rec.FlshCoM'F1sh0per.te. [email protected] Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Lake Maloney 35.99 Glass pieces Bass Way 29.94 Paper pieces Enders Reservation 24.76 Paper pieces TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 229 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEBRASKAS WATERWAY DEBRIS: Data collection from Nebraska's cleanups has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. 230 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 231 E Z Ott "; FA too- 2@ OW 10. W@4 .^IW 7e N, ik just like these New Hampshire volunteers marine debris comes in all shapes and sizes. 232 Center for Marine Conservation stal 00 UNIVERSITY OF X Z NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWHAMPSHIRE 40 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4EMEMENNNIft Helping You Put Kno@ledge And Resea,rch To W 1, October 5, 1991 Coordinated by: Joanne Barret 526 Volunteers and Ray Hetchka 19 Miles Cleaned University of New Hampshire Sea Grant 10,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Kingman Farm 173 Data Cards Durham, NH 03824 (603) 749-1565 This year's Coastal Cleanup in New Hamspshire showed us that local organizations can carry the weight of this program and provide the concerted effort that we need to clean every mile of our coast. With the strength of these groups and the added support of individual citizens, the beaches were cleaned of over five tons of debris and several hundred pounds of recyclable plastic, aluminum and glass. For a second year, the Swiftwater Girl Scout Council sponsored a day-long environmental program which focused their 319 scouts on the cleanup of the northern end of Odiorne Point State Park. Other coastal areas and the shoreline of the Great Bay and along Seabrook Harbor were cleaned thanks to the efforts of the NH Coastal Program, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Sierra Club, UNH Sea Grant, UNH Marine Mammal Stranding Team, UNH Alpha Phi Omega, Great Bay Watch, Great Bay Estuarine Research Reserve, Plymouth Regional High School, Rivier College, Exeter Jr. Women's Club, League of Women Voters, NH Yankee, Granite State Boardsailing Association, Rockingham County 4-H Explorers, and citizens of Jenness Beach. On the whole, we did as well as last year, despite the grey windy weather. The data shows some understandable trends. The cleanup sites along the Great Bay and all rocky shorelines reflect more debris from boats. At all of our sandy beach sites, cigarette butts were the top debris item. The rocky areas trap boat debris, but the majority of New Hampshire's beaches would be much cleaner if beach goers picked up after themselves and citizens realized that cigarette butts are plastic and not biodegradable. "BEACH does not spell ashtray," to quote one of our young volunteers. Browning Ferris Industries, once again, donated dumpsters to all but a few smaller sites, which makes our work much easier. We also received support from Pepsi Cola Bottling of Portsmouth, Hampton Shop and Save, Annabelle's Ice Cream Inc., and the Big Dipper. They provided us with soda, ice cream, and cones to refresh our volunteers. For the first year, New Hampshire had a cleanup logo contest for junior high and high school students. The winning logo, shown above, was designed by Kathleen Callahan of Deerfield Community School, Deerfield, New Hampshire. Thank you all, it was a tremendous effort! Joanne Barret L F E R VE //E X T I Center for Marine Conservation 233 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 60.44 Rubber 1.77 via" . ....... ....... Cloth 2.55 .. .... .... ...... Wood 2.81 . . . . . . . . . . . Paper 7.98 Glass 14.08 Metal 10.38 NEW HAMPSHIRE'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 6,181 18.37 2. Glass pieces 3,538 10.51 3. Foamed plastic pieces 2,388 7.10 4. Plastic pieces 2,054 6.10 5. Plastic rope 1,837 5.46 6. Metal beverage cans 1,659 4.93 7. Paper pieces 1,515 4.50 8. Plastic food bags/wrappeTs 1,075 3.19 9. Clothing 857 2.55 10. Plastic caps/lids 741 2.20 11. Plastic straws 707 2.10 12. Glass beverage bottles 698 2.07 Total 23,250 69.09 234 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S BEACH DEBRIS: 12.00- 10.33 P e 10.00- r C e n t 8.00- 7.32 0 f 't 6.00- 0 t a 1 4.00- d e b 2.00- 1.27 1-04 0.71 0.29 0.01 0.00- 7 Bottles Com.Fish Galley Rec.Fish Operate. Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Great Bay 85.44 Foamed plastic packaging Newcastle Beach 63.51 Cigarette butts Pierce Island 33.40 Glass pieces Odiorne Point S.P. 56.66 Plastic rope Wallis Sands 69.21 Cigarette butts Rye Beach 75.66 Cigarette butts Jenness Beach 74.18 Cigarette butts Northampton Beach 73.99 Cigarette butts North Beach 68.83 Cigarette butts Hampton Beach 59.67 Paper pieces Seabrook Harbor 67.82 Cigarette butts Center for Marine Conservation 235 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Hampton Beach menu Chowderhead's Restaurant FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Seagull wrapped in fishing line 14 dead seagulls Mice found in plastic bottle 1 dead mouse 1 dead bird MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Newcastle Beach golfball, panty liners, carpet, chair Pierce Island swimming pool, underwear, flip flop Odiorne Point S.P. rug, brush, eye glasses, gloves, underwear, ice pack, fireworks Wallis Sands coathanger Rye Beach hair curler, golf tee jenness Beach shirt, refrigerator door North Beach firecrackers, refrigerator magnet Hampton Beach cushions, foot stool, catsup bottle, orange peel, telephone bill from Massachusetts, bra size 32 Seabrook Harbor underwear, antifreeze bottle 236 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear Is- 16.21 0.91 p P 14- 0.8- 0 0 - r I 0.71 12- n n 087 t 10.33 t -*H.K a 10- 0.6- f f t t ............... a- t t ...... 0.4- .......... d d b 4- b r r 0.2- 2- 0 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends In Galley Waste 3- is- 11 14- 13.88 P 2.6- e 12- 11.6 .......... .... ........... ... n n t .......... t 2- ....... .... ............. .... ......... f f t 1.6- 1.4 t ... t 7.32 t 1.04 d d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 4- b r 2- 0 0'6L 0 1989 M 1990 M 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 237 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW HAMPSI-1IRE'S 13EACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2- P P 0.8- r C t36 n t 1.27 t 0.6- f t t 0.46 t t -------- a 0.4- d d 0.26 0.29 b0.s- b r r 0.2- .... .......... 0 0- Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON NEW HAMPSHIRE'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Joanne Barret Office of State Planning Coastal Program P 152 Court Street . 0.8- r Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436-6342 n t 00.6- f CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 t 0 t a 10.4- d b r0.2- 0.01 0.0 0.01 a- 1989 1990 I'm 1991 238 Center for Marine Conservation Alvmr-@ 7@ ,4, LN ftft@ 4 0 #A' 7-7 no A smile amongst the debris on New Hampshire's coastline. Center for Marine Conservation 239 W "0 MMW 711 f V''I 41 14 4 71 Is" W, A. A Affiance For a Living Ocean members are carefid to mark down every piece of debris they find, in Beach Haven, New Jersey. 240 Center for Marine Conservation _-zilliance f0f a NEWJERSEY Imng Oc"n September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Susie Feiring/Tirn Merkel 873 Volunteers Clean Ocean Action 26 Miles Cleaned Box 505, Bldg. 18, Hartshorne Drive 14,010 Pounds of Debris Collected Highlands, NJ 07732 450 Data Cards (908) 872-0111 Ginnie and Earl Gottshall Alliance for a Living Ocean P.O. Box 95 Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 (609) 492-0222 Clean Ocean Action organized two statewide beach cleanups in 1991, working in conjunction with a vast network of citizens, educators, and students from all concerns of the state. Organized cleanups were held at more than 50 locations on April 28 for Earth Day 1991, and the September cleanup included four of them. Over 600 concerned citizens, students, and Governor Florio cleaned more than ten miles of beaches including Sandy Hook, Belmar, Margate, and Cape May City on September 21. Volunteers picked up over 30 cubic yards (between six and seven tons) of trash. Most of the debris collected came from non-point or "pointless" sources. COA has educational materials, lesson plans, and videos which are available to school and scout groups which target pointless pollution sources (including how to organize beach cleanups). Both cleanups were made possible by a grant from the V.S.E.P.A. sponsored by the Asbury Park Press and the EPA. Findings from the cleanups were reported on Universal 9, CBS News, NBC News, New Jersey Network, Storer and TKR cable stations, Monmouth Cablevision, The Asbury Park Press, Bergen Record, Newark Star Ledger, The Atlantic City Press, The New York Times, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, and many local newspapers and radio stations. Susie Feiring and Tim Merkel The entire New Jersey coastline is an almost unbroken chain of beach-front resort towns constituting a vital tourist industry. From June through September these individual municipalities religiously clean their beaches, starting before dawn seven days a week. Most use major machinery which removes every trace of debris. This explains New Jersey's lower-than-n-dght-be-expected figures, and vacationers in 1991 have extolled the cleanliness of the beaches and ocean and have reported increased dolphin and whale sightings. Therefore, the 345 persons ( three times that of last year!) who turned in data cards to the Alliance for a Living Ocean (ALO) deserve special thanks for their enthusiastic response. ALO is a non-profit, citizen's volunteer group on Long Beach Island and is not in a position to give gifts or souvenirs to volunteers, so their work is done solely for the love of the environment, and we feel our volunters deserve halos! Individuals working on Long Beach Island were joined by the mainland's Southern Regional High Ecology Club, the Interact Club, the Lenape Association, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Girt Scout Center for Marine Conservation 241 Troops 235, 294, and 373, Boy Scout Troops 77 and 539, and, all the way from Pennsylvania, LaSalle High School's Environmental Club. Participants at the rally following the cleanup were happy to hear from Congressman Jim Saxton and Bob Schoelkopf, Director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, two popular supporters of the cleanups. ALO's cleanup participants cleaning beaches other than Long Beach Island included Chatham Methodist's Youth who cleaned on Lavallette; Wildwood Catholic High's Environmental Club in North Cape May; Tom's River North High's club, S.T.O.P., cleaning at Ortley; plus individuals in North Cape May, Avalon, Strathmere, Ocean City, Margate, and Brigantine. Great support and coverage of the cleanup was given by the Sandpaper, the Beachcomber, the Beach Haven Times, the Atlantic City Press, the Asbury Park Press, the Philadelphia Inquirer, TKR Cable, Southeast jerseys seven radio stations plus Philadelphia's WHYY Radio, and by New Jersey Outdoors, a beautiful magazine produced by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Energy. Ginnie and Earl Gottshall 242 Center for Marine Conservation MST,.. L kWW, A 4f New Jersey Governor James Florio spealcing to ov er 600 student cleanup volunteers. Center for Marine Conservation 243 PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION OF NEW JERSEYS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 74.79 ..... . ... ...... --------- - -- ..... --- - ----- - Cloth 0.7 .............. . ............ ... Rubber 1.29 ........ ...... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wood 2.93 Glass 5.46 Metal 5.85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper 8,99 NEW JERSEYS 1"I DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 19,726 17.34 2. Plastic straws 10,705 9A1 3. Plastic pieces 9,985 8.78 4. Plastic food bags/wrappers 7,052 6.20 5. Plastic lids/caps 6,424 5.65 6. Paper pieces 5,604 4.93 7. Foamed plastic pieces 5,354 4.71 8. Plastic utensils/cups 3,562 3.13 9. Glass pieces 3,297 2.90 10. Metal beverage cans 3,211 2.82 11. Glass beverage bottles 2,456 2.16 12. Plastic tampon applicators 2,383 2.09 Total 79,759 70.12 244 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW JERSEYS BEACH DEBRIS: 10.00- 8.54 P 0 r 8.00- 0 e n 't 0 6.00- f t 0 't a 4.00 1 d 0 b 2.22 r 2.00- 1 1.48 1.42 0.97 0.90 0.00 0 N 0.14 Bottles Sewage Gulley Com.F1shRsc.Flsh 0P.,rate Me@lcal MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Sandy Hook 80.30 Plastic straws Pt. Pleasant Canal 76.37 Cigarette butts Lavallette 65.79 Cigarette butts Ortley Beach 73.03 Plastic straws Long Beach Island 71.71 Cigarette butts Brigantine 51.64 Plastic food bags/wrappers Margate 32.14 Glass pieces Ocean City 68.37 Cigarette butts Strathmere 55.48 Cigarette butts, paper pieces Avalon 71.93 Cigarette butts North Cape May 54.60 Paper pieces Center for Marine Conservation 245 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Sandy Hook shipping crate Dellwood Shipping Food Co. Long Beach Island balloon Dr. David C. Dickson III Yalich Clinic of Timanliurn (301) 561-1940 balloon Bill Justin balloon Friendly Ice Cream balloon Commercial Bank balloon Pizza Hut balloon McDonalds balloon Chicago Club red balloon Pizza Hut 2 balloons Blockbuster Video balloon DCA Dunleith United Fan-dly Fun Festival balloon Johns Hopkins Childrens Center balloon Purple Moose Saloon, Ocean City, MD balloon The Record balloon Sona's Reha Program balloon Wendy's balloon Olden 1265 B'way at 33rd St. NY, NY 10001 balloon US Healthcare balloon Fiesta Zone Canteen of the 90's balloon Ground Round balloon Tyson Ford balloon The Fun Ships balloon Home Federal Savings Bank Brigantine balloon Fantasy Island Amusement Park Avalon cardboard carton Caspack Corp. FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None Reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Urge bird wing entangled in fishing line. 5 dead seagulls 2 dead birds 1 dead heron 1 dead duck 246 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Sandy Hook rusty WD-40 can, bed springs, t-shirt, shotgun shell, broom brush, table top, toothbrush, blue jeans, hair clip, umbrella, lamp, battery Ortley Beach foamed mattress Long Beach Island chair pad, umbrella, eyeglasses, leather and rubber shoe, airline ticket, hammer, dog collar, underwear, fireworks Ocean City pennies Avalon a large pair of men's briefs North Cape May doghouse, swimn-dng pool, shotgun casing TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW JERSEYS BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 26- 24.74 24- 14- ..... ..... p 22- P 12- r 20- t le- 14.13 of f 14- a- t t 0 12- 0 t t a- 8.54 d a- i@ d b b 4- ..... ..... 4- ... .. . ... . .. ...... 2 .... ..... ..... . . ... ... 0.9 7 2 ... 0.34 0- 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 247 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW JERSEYS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends On Galley Waste 14- 8.77 P P . 12- r r 7- n jo- n t 61 0 0 f f 6.14 t ...... . ... :. t t 4.8 d d 3- b 4- 3.5 b 1.97 2 1.48 2- IL7 1.42 0- Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2- 4.5- 4- 3.84 P 1.5 r 3.6- 1.26 3- 1.2 t f f 2.5- ii: i i i .1:1.;.j.j.:i1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22 0.9 ...... d d b 0.5- b 0.: - . . . . . . . . . . .. ........ . 10 1988 M 1989 1990 1991 248 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW JERSEY'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Medical Waste P .0.8- 0.77 r t 0.6- t 0 t j0.,4- d 0.25 b r0.2- 0.14 .07 0- 1988 1989 1990 EN 1991 FOR INFORMATION ON NEW JERSEY'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: DianneZeigler Clean Ocean Action Box 505, Bldg. 18, Hartshorne Drive Highlands, NJ 07732 (908) 872-0111 OR Ginnie and Earl Gottshall Alliance for a Living Ocean P.O. Box 95 Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 (609) 492-0222 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 Center for Marine Conservation 249 401,77 I'N 7, @V AV q4 AI r? This is just a minute portion of the marine debris collected during New York's cleanup. 4@@ 4w 250 Center for Marine Conservation NEWYORK September 22,1991 Coordinated by: Roberta Weisbrod /Marion Roet 2,700 Volunteers NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation 142 Miles Cleaned Hunters Point Plaza 40,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Long Island City, NY 11101 617 Data Cards (718) 482-4992 Don Riepe American Littoral Society 28 West 9th Road Broad Channel, NY 11693 (718) 634-6467 Beach cleanups in New York State in 1991 were again a great success. Captains and volunteers demonstrated great enthusiasm for the project. Many environmental and civic groups participated, as did an increased number of youth and student groups. This reflects a greater awareness of environmental concerns on the part of the general population and especially our younger citizens. Over 2,700 people of all ages worked together to clear 142 n-dles; of shoreline on the Atlantic, Long Island Sound, Hudson River, and Great Lakes. Many inland communities participated in cleaning the banks of streams, rivers and lakes, locations which have been subject to the illegal dumping of household and construction materials. Overall, we still find crack vials, tires, cigarette butts, and plastic straws on our shorelines. A pistol and part of a Oujii board were found at Jamaica Bay. Recycling of the cleared debris now has become the norm in New York State. Many of the communities in which the cleanups were made have a recycling program already in place. At all locations groups deposited the materials at acceptable recycling stations. State Senator Owen Johnson led 150 people in a cleanup at Robert Moses State Park. Congresswoman Nita Lowey visited several Westchester County sites. These elected officials have been consistently responsive to the Beach Cleanup for the past few years. Finally, we are pleased about the participation of our international partners and looking forward to working next year with Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and New Zealand as well as other nations. Roberta Weisbrod Center for Marine Conservation 251 PERCENT CON(POSMON OF NEW YORWS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 68,27 .......... ...... ....... ---------------------------- - - ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . ...... ....... ..... ....... . .. . Cloth 1.05 Wood 1,8 Rubber 2.22 . . .. ... ..... .......... . .......... ......... ...... ... ... . .. ...... .. ... .. Glass 8,66 Paper 8,94 Metal 9.05 NEW YORWS 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 20,333 11.01 2. Plastic straws 15,894 8.61 3. Plastic pieces 12,258 6.64 4. Glass pieces 10,623 5.75 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 9,711 5.26 6. Foamed plastic pieces 9,337 5.06 7. Plastic caps/lids 8,418 4.56 8. Paper pieces 7,185 3.89 9. Plastic cups/utensils 6,369 3.45 10. Plastic beverage bottles 5,967 3.23 11. Metal beverage cans 4,750 2.57 12. Foamed plastic cups 4,738 2.57 Total 115,583 62.60 252 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW YORK'S BEACH DEBRIS: 12.00- 11.92 P 8 r 10.00- C e n 't 8.00- 0 f t 0 6.00- It a I d 4.00- e b r 1.93 2.00- 1.52 1.75 1.34 1.06 0.18 0.00-- EMN"M- Bottles Com.Flah Sewage Galley Rec.Flah Operate. Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Rockland 51.91 Glass beverage bottles Westchester 72.34 Cigarette butts New York City 67.37 Plastic straws Nassau 68.55 Cigarette butts Suffolk 69.44 Plastic food bags/wrappers Lake Ontario 73.93 Plastic pieces Lake Erie 65.50 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Types of Debris Sources Indicated Westchester plastic "caution" strip/ wire The Irwin Co., Wilmington, Ohio Center for Marine Conservation 253 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Types of Debris Sources Indicated New York City I.D. band Brooklyn Medical Center TLC hospital bath bottle Ploy Chem Corp., New Haven, CT Lake Erie hard plastic cap Ce De Candy Co., Union, NJ 02383 balloon Olive Branch Restaurant balloon Paxton Hospital fishing lure box Fabrique Inverin Co., Galway, I@eland sour cream Sunnyside Dairy Co., Ltd. Canada large mug w/cloth insulator Cruzin Bar & Sports Grill, West Palm Beach milk container Auit Foods Lin-dted, Toronto, Canada FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks New York City France wheel guard Geismar, France Mexico coveralls clothing Kappler, Mexico Taiwan plastic spoon Lake Erie Canada sour cream Sunnyside Dairy Co., Ltd milk container Auit Foods Limited, Toronto, Canada cigarette pack Du Maurier, Canada Ireland fishing lure box Fabrique Inverin Co., Galway, Ireland STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Two seagulls entangled in fishing line 135 dead fish Two crabs entangled in fishing line 21 dead seagulls 8 dead birds 2 dead ducks 2 squirrels 1 dead deer 1 dead pigeon 1 dead rat MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Rockland parking meter Westchester shotgun shells, boomerang, mailbox, Barbie doll, toilet paper holder, underwear New York City pistol, child's sneaker, rusted key and key chain, douche bottle, dentures, credit card Nassau purse, blanket, shotgun shells, antenna, doll baby Suffolk car battery, toothpaste, shopping cart, broom lake Ontario Big Wheel, eyeglasses Lake Erie hat, toothbrush, tires, snowmobile, knife, auto transmission, sunglasses, business cards, 38-C bra, shoulder pad, sink 254 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW YORK'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 1.34 15.95 p W.: p ............ C 14- n t t 11.92 0.93 12J 0.89 0.84 f f t t t -.0 ........ .. ........ ........ ................. a, ................. a, 'RX @'N,.*-@-,@"@' d d 0.5- Kii%KiKK ........... b ... b r 4- ............ "XXXX @ ..... . . . . . 2- . .......... ..... . .. . ........ ............. . ................. ...... ... ............... . 0 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 3- 7- 8.83 2.6 p a 2.3 r ............... ........................... ........................... C C K.... 6.06 n 1.93 n, 6- t 2- .......... ........ ...... ..... . . . . . . ............. .... ... ......... ................. ................. 0 ...... f f - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 4- ............ t t t .. ....... .... .. . .......... t 'K.K. i�@, *.�i@i::e1�%�i-��i;��i a 3- ................ d d 1.75 b* b* 2- .......... ....... . .... ................. 0- 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 255 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW YORK'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste 4 3.51 P P r r 0 t0a t0a 3- 0 n t n f 0.79 of t t2 t Ot 1.63 1.63 1.52 xx m a, d 0.6- d K b bi NONE, 0 X- ........ Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON NEW YORWS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT. Marion Roet Garlen Road P Kotanah, NY 10536 a 0.8- r (914) 232-3394 n t OR 0.6- Don Riepe 0 t American Littoral Society a 0.4- 28 West 9th Road d Broad Channel, NY 11693 0.2a b (718) 634-6467 r 0.2 - 0*1a 0.18 0.13 CLEANUP DATE- September 19-20,1992 0- . . . . . . . . 1988 1989 1990 1991 1, 256 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 257 X Students from North Carolina celebrate after pidcing up lots of debris an Lake Raleigh. 258 Center for Marine Conservation 191 S, LAKES AND RNERS NORTH CAROLINA September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Lundie Spence/Kathy Hart 12,500 Volunteers University of North Carolina 400 Miles Cleaned Sea Grant College Program 420,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Box 8605 1771 Data Cards Raleigh, NC 27695 (919)515-2454 Blue skies and warm temperatures helped make North Carolina's 1991 waterway cleanup our biggest and best to date. More than 12,000 volunteers swept the state, from the southern mountains to the coastal plains to the beaches. For the first time ever, we worked with a title sponsor, First Citizens Bank. With the bank's assistance, we were able to expand the Big Sweep to 75 of North Carolina's 100 counties. First Citizens Bank's 330 bank branches provided a terrific distribution system for brochures. A large number of the bank's employees turned out to participate in the cleanup efforts. At nearly 300 sites across the state, volunteers picked up 212 tons of litter and witnessed the results and hazards of our throwaway society. Along the beaches and riverbanks, they found cigarette butts by the thousands. They also bagged scores of plastic bags and bottles, n-dles of monofilament line, and mountains of tires. Volunteers found waterways clogged with refrigerators, stoves, sofas, TV's, shopping carts, bed frames and box springs, car batteries, and toilets. Our education efforts expanded to a two-pronged approch. Ripples, an activity guide to litter in the aquatic environment, was distributed to 12,000 educators and shared with six other states. Our new program targeted the adult recreational fisherman and boater. Five thousand copies of a brochure showing fishing line entanglement were distributed to 1,500 bait shops and piers. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company provided support with their "Don't Leave Your Butt on the Beach" campaign. A consortium of North Carolina power companies agreed to help Big Sweep produce a series of posters to help educate the adult recreational fishermen and boaters. Big Sweep snagged NASCAR driver Richard Petty as our poster spokesperson, enabling us to target a new audience for '92. The First Citizens Bank Big Sweep'91 was one of the most widely publicized events in the state. Thanks to extensive coverage from our six television sponsors (including PSAs, "cross talk", and features), hundreds of thousands of people got the Big Sweep message. Other publicity efforts included posters, T-shirts, and 27 news releases. Also, UNC Public TV is preparing a 15-minute documentary on Big Sweep and the problems of litter. Thus, our program and goals will reach thousands of viewers in their homes. Lundie Spence Vp. R.-P Center for Marine Conservation 259 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINXS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 68.35 .. .... ..... .... ...... .......... .... . . ........... ....... u.m. .............. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . ... . . ....... . .. ... ............... . ......... . ......... Cloth 1,01 Rubber 1,37 ............ Wood 2.77 ...... ..... ............ . . . . . . . . . . .-11 ....... . ................. ............ ... ...... . ...... ............. . .... ..... Glass 6.71 .... ........ ............................. . . ................ ............... .............. . . ........................... ........................ .......... Paper 8,7 Metal 10.84 COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 82,114 27.26 2. Metal beverage cans 17,118 5.68 3. Plastic pieces 15,524 5.15 4. Plastic food bags/wrappers 14,597 4.82 5. Foamed plastic pieces 14,136 4.69 6. Paper pieces 13,557 4.50 7. Plastic beverage bottles 12,720 4.22 8. Glass beverage bottles 11,413 3.79 9. Plastic cups/lids 9,956 3.30 10. Foamed plastic cups 7,899 2.62 11. Plastic straws 7,686 2.55 12. Lumber pieces 6,035 2.00 Total 212,755 70.62 260 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 14.00- 12.48 p 12.00- e r C e 10.00- n t 0 f 8.00- 't 0 t 6.00- d 4.00- e b 2. 2.00- 1.73 0.89 o.85 0.16 0.02 0.00- =I I I I Bottles Com.Fish Galley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Dare/Currituck, 58.73 Cigarette butts Hyde 52.10 Cigarette butts Beaufort 63.56 Cigarette butts Pan-dico 48.00 Plastic beverage bottles Craven 43.30 Cigarette butts Carteret 75.57 Cigarette butts New Hanover 70.18 Cigarette butts Brunswick 73.10 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 261 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Carteret Ireland wrapper 1(ilkan Candy Co. Ireland STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Heron with fishing line entangled in its tail 12 dead fish Seagull entangled in fishing line 8 dead birds Dead sea bird entangled in monofilament 5 dead sea gulls Dead pigeon entangled in fishing line 3 dead sharks Crab entangled in fishing line and net 3 loggerhead sea turtles 3 dead snakes 1 dead deer 1 dead turtle MOST PECULL43t DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Beaufort battery, tire, douche bottle, heater Brunswick steering wheel, underwear, coat hanger, toothbrush, bottle of mustard, car parts, rusted gas can Carteret nylon hose, kitchen sink, buffer pad, shotgun shells, horseshoe, toilet seat, contact lens case, fan, rubber stamp, metal electronic device, real estate sign, an anchor, loaf of bread, jelly donut, window screen, iron, hair comb, asthma inhaler Craven mattress, air pump Dare/Currituck bra pad, curtains, underwear, baby swimming pool, birth certificate, toothbrush, library card, fireworks, car jack, driver's license, TV set, microphone, saw blade, grill, money, boomerang, bed frame New Hanover rubber bumper, chopsticks, alarm clock, hair pick, street sign, bike frame, freezer, stove, wire fence Pamlico sneaker, gas can, book bag 262 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 21.96 22- 20- 1 .2 ... p p t 14- 0.9 0.85 f ..... -: 12.48 Of 0.82 12- t t 10- t a a *xixi. 0.5- d d ....... jX.; b 6- Ob 4 2J .......... 0 0 ........... .. Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 4- 5.64 3.6 5.07 pa- p r 3 3- t t4 2.16 f 2.02 ............... t t K*. ...... 2.32 ......... .. ....... d 2] 1.73 d b b r .............. .... .... ... . .. .. ... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 0 ... ... 0 1988 1989 1990 M 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 263 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2- P P 0.8- 1.5- 1.47 r 0.69 1.33 t .Xi t f t 0.89 0 t a 0.4- *Kkk* d .... d ............ .......... b 0.5- b .......... 0.2- 0.16 0.16 . . . . . .. ... ........ ........ . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X. . .. ....... --------- .. 0- . . . . . . . . . . 0- Trends in Medical Waste P r t 0 t d b r 0.05 7 0*04 0-02 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 264 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 265 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF RZAND NORTH CAROLINXS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 51,16 .. .......... .......... .... .. ............ ............ ... . ........... ..... ..... .................. . .......... .......... ....... --------------- ........ - --------- ........ 0 1101111 ------ .......... Wood 0.97 ............ .. . ...... .... . . .............. Rubber 1,18 ... ... ..... .. . Cloth 1.23 . .. ... . ....... . ......... ........... .. ... ..... ........ . ........ ...... ....... ............. Paper 9.99 Glass 20. Metal 15,32 INLAND NORTH CAROUNA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Glass beverage bottles 25,807 12-83 2. Plastic beverage bottles 17,191 8.55 3. Metal beverage cans 14,787 7.53 4. Cigarette butts 12,943 6.44 5. Foamed plastic cups 9,599 4.77 6. Paper pieces 8,938 4.44 7. Plastic food bags 8,456 4.20 8. Foamed plastic pieces 8,442 4.20 9. Glass pieces 8,368 4.16 10. Plastic pieces 6,126 3.05 11. Metal bottle caps 5,886 2.93 12. Plastic caps/lids 5,028 2.50 Total 131,571 65.42 266 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF INLAND NORTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 35-00 - 33.42 p 30.00- e r C e 25-00- n t 0 f 20.00- t 0 t 15.00- d 10.00- e b 5.00- 2.97 1.00 0.!93 0.72 0.15 0.05 0.00- Bottles Galley Com.FishRec.Fish Operate. Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Alamance 11.20 Metal bottle caps Beaufort 45.19 Metal beverage cans Bladen 48.15 Glass beverage bottles Buncombe 51.79 Plastic beverage bottles Chowan 5.81 Metal beverage cans Clay 25.49 Paperbags Craven 40.45 Glass pieces Edgecombe 36.90 Glass beverage bottles Forsythe 46.01 Glass beverage bottles Franklin & Vance 51.43 Glass beverage bottles Gaston 57.03 Plastic beverage bottles Guilford 51.67 Cigarette butts Halifax 45.15 Glass beverage bottles Henderson 47.72 Paper pieces Hyde 43.73 Paper pieces Iredell 52.44 Plastic beverage bottles Center for Marine Conservation 267 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Jones 14.70 Paper pieces McDowell & Burke 42.38 Glass beverage bottles Mecklenburg 50.87 Glass beverage bottles Mitchell 59.70 Foamed plastic pieces Montgomery & Stanley 50.37 Metal beverage cans Nash 38.96 Glass beverage bottles New Hanover 57.09 Cigarette butts Pasquotank 56.26 Cigarette butts Pitt 56.06 Cigarette butts Richmond & Anson 18.70 Glass beverage bottles Rowan 50.71 Class beverage bottles Stokes 30.66 Cigarette butts Vance 44.28 Cigarette butts Wake 46.90 Metal beverage cans Watauga & Ashe 51.01 Plastic beverage bottles Wayne 45.89 Cigarette butts Wilson 48.26 Glass beverage bottles TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Buncombe wheel Carolina Auto Parts FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None Reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED W`ILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Fish trapped in tire 30 dead fish 3 dead turtles 2 dead birds 2 dead rabbits 1 dead mouse 1 dead cat 1 dead duck 1 snake 1 stray cat 268 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Beaufort $1, fan, hat, rubber gasket Bladen car speaker, bra, nightgown Buncombe chair, boots, lawn mower handle Craven eyeglasses, firecracker Edgecombe electric motor, rug Forsythe toilet seat, baby pacifier, sewing machine, tea kettle Gaston car battery, suitcase, stove top Guilford shopping carts, computer circuit board Franklin & Vance t-shirts, freezer lid, dustrnask Halifax shopping cart, baby seat, high chair, toilet seat, shower curtain Iredell basketball, mattress spring Mecklenburg rusted boxspring, sterling silver bracelet, bed spring, toilet bowl float, car hood, refrigerator, safe door, car seat, headlight, purse Montgomery & Stanley canister, car radio New Hanover Vicks Inhaler, battery, hub caps Pasquotank TV, carpet, shorts Rowan shotgun shells, tire, gas can, boat battery, large drum, underwear, headlight, can of mace Vance underwear, old sign Wake desk, shoes, potty seat, shopping carts Wilson toilet bowl, tire, carpet, star for tree, hub cap TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NORTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from North Carolina's inland areas has only been carried out since 1990 and therefore trends cannot yet be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON NORTH CAROLINA'S 1992 CLEANUP CONTACT: Lundie Spence or Kathy Hart University of North Carolina Sea Grant College program Box 8605 Raleigh, NC 27695 (919)515-2454 OR Susan Bartholomew Big Sweep Executive Director P*0. Box 550 Raleigh, NC 27602 (919) 856-6686 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 Center for Marine Conservation 269 -4 '0 Teens from the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization cleanup Mentor Headlands Metropark on Lake Erie, near Cleveland, Ohio, during the Great Lakes Beach Sweep 270 Center for Marine Conservation 1 9 9 1 @ GREAT LAKES BEACH OHIO SWEEP September 22, 1991 Coordinated by: Rachel Covensky 32 Volunteers Bnai B'rith Youth Organization 2 Miles Cleaned 163 Roche Way 10 Pounds of Debris Collected Boardman, OH 44512 8 Data Cards (216) 758-0190 Ohio was involved in the International Coastal Cleanup for the first time in 1991 through the newly inaugurated Great Lakes Beach Sweep, coordinated by John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Although I am not the state coordinator, I organized the one Ohio Beach Sweep. Through the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, 32 teens went to the Mentor Headlands Metropark on the shores of Lake Erie. All volunteers pitched in and bagged trash, recording all the debris we found on the special data cards. Because this was the first beach cleanup effort in Ohio, our results are lower than other states. In addition, Mentor Headlands Beach was very clean and required little picking up. We collected about ten pounds of debris. The most unusual find was a balloon with a tag attached identifying it from a major balloon release by the Boy Scouts of America in Ann Arbor, Michigan, almost 200 miles away. Thankfully, no stray or dead animals were found. No chen-dcal or dangerous substances were discovered, either. Among the most abundant items found were pieces of glass and thousands of cigarette butts. Also retrieved from the beach were some tampon applicators which were properly "disposed" into the envelopes provided by CMC for forwarding to Congress. We hope these will convince Congress of the need for stricter waste treatment laws. Our plastic bags were donated by the First Brands Corporation, and the latex gloves were provided to the volunteers by Tillotson Rubber Co. In future Great Lakes Beach Sweeps in Ohio, we hope more members of B'nai B'rith will volunteer, as well as members of other youth groups, clubs, and organizations. Rachel Covensky Center for Marine Conservation 271 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF OHIO'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 84.81 ........ .. ----- -- ----- Raosc, 9-H Rubber 1.86 . ... ......... W@X;-:-X -.0; Cloth 2.17 0:K Metal 2.33 00 W. aper 7.29 OHIO'S 1"I DERTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 329 51.01 2. Plastic pieces 81 1256 3. Plastic straws 37 5.74 4. Paper pieces 30 4.65 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 26 4.03 6. Plastic caps/lids 19 2.95 7. Plastic cups/utensils 16 2.48 8. Clothing pieces 14 2.17 9. Foamed plastic pieces 7 1.08 10. Plastic strapping bands 6 0.93 Plastic rope 6 0.93 11. Metal bottle caps 5 0.78 Glass pieces 5 0.78 Papercups, 5 0.78 Newspapers 5 0.78 12. Balloons 4 0.62 Pipe thread protectors 4 0.62 Total 599 92.87 272 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF OHIO'S BEACH DEBRIS: 2-00- P 0 1.65 1.55 r C 1.50- e 1.40 n t 0 f t 1.00- 0 d 0 b 0.50- r 0.16 0.00-- ml 0.00 0.00 0.00 Operate. Bottles Com.FlohReo.Flsh Qal'ley sw@aae me@1061 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Data was collected for only one zone, Mentor Headlands Metropark. TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris, Source Indicated Mentor Headlands balloon Tiger Cubs, Ann Arbor, MI Metropark FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WMDLIFE REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 273 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF OHIO'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from Ohio's areas has only been carried out since 1991 and therefore trends cannot yet be assessed. 274 Center for Marine Conservation 2k Ah;1z" ;U, ,4 Armed with trash bags and data cards these Ohio beach sweepers clean up the shores of Lake Erie. Center for Marine Conservation 275 7 @-K -7@ 0 @.OIJIAI %V I - Al 0.1 There cleanup volunteers receive a hard-earned hot dog after cleaning beaches in Oregon. 276 Center for Marine Conservation OREGON September 28,1991 Coordinated by: Bill Hastie and Jack McGowan 2,940 Volunteers Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 135 Miles Cleaned Marine Science Drive, Building 3 35,051 Pounds of Debris Collected Newport, OR 97365 781 Data Cards (503) 8674741 A record number of volunteers showed up for the Eighth Annual Beach Cleanup on September 28, and they found considerably less trash on Oregon beaches. Almost 3,000 took part in the affair, sponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLV). Prelin-dnary results show that 35,051 pound of trash were collected, well short of the 44,000 collected in 1990. This is the first year we've had such a large reduction in the amount of trash collected. But we hope it's the beginning of a trend. Cigarette butts, as usual, accounted for a large number of trash items. One volunteer noted that he picked up 81 butts in a very small area of one beach on the central coast. The most unusual items found included a full-sized refrigerator with Asian writing on it, a toilet in "good shape," and a very heavy gas bottle that had apparently spent lots of time at sea. One volunteer even found a dollar bill, proving that cleaning beaches can pay off. Birds and mammals are still showing up entangled in strapping material and fishing line. Discarding these materials in the ocean is a behavior we haven't quite rid ourselves of yet. It was a typical beach cleanup - "people were enthusiastic, energetic, and concerned," commented Sue Rierner, Zone Coordinator for the Newport area. "The real value of this event is the awareness it fosters in people about the harmful effects of plastic and other debris on wildlife. It's that awareness that changes behavior." Bill Hastie Center for Marine Conservation 277 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF OREGON'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 76,65 - ------ --- - --- - Cloth 1,01 Rubber 1.54 Wood 1.72 Glass 3.88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal 5,19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper 10,01 OREGON'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 26,526 20.47 2. Plastic pieces 14,771 1.40 I Foamed plastic pieces 11,892 9.18 4. Plastic rope 7,199 5.56 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 6,869 5.30 6. Paper pieces 6,074 4.68 7. Plastic caps/lids 5,830 4.50 8. Glass pieces 2,434 1.88 9. Foamed plastic cups 2,104 1.62 10. Metal bottle caps 1,832 1.41 11. Metal beverage cans 1,620 1.25 12. Glass beverage bottles 1,612 1.24 Total 88,763 68.49 278 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF OREGON'S BEACH DEBRIS: 8.00- P 6.70 e r C 6.00- e 6.51 n t 0 f t 4.00- 0 t d 0 b 2.00- 1.65 1.83 r 1.16 35 0.08 0.00-- Com.Fish Bottles Gulley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Columbia River - Arch Cape 74.18 Cigarette butts Arch Cape - Bay City 70.93 Cigarette butts Bay City - Sand Lake 73.25 Cigarette butts Sand Lake - Cascade Head 82.16 Cigarette butts Cascade Head - Depoe Bay 80.95 Cigarette butts Depoe Bay - Waldport 80.44 Foamed plastic pieces Waldport - Yachats 78.70 Cigarette butts Yachats - Florence 87.04 Plastic pieces Florence - Reedsport 76.79 Plastic food bags/wrappers Coos Bay - Sixes River 74.41 Cigarette butts Sixes River - Ophir 69.06 Plastic pieces Ophir - CA Border 67.28 Foamed plastic pieces 0. Center for Marine Conservation 279 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Types of Debris Sources Indicated Columbia River - Arch Cape pallet Chiquita Bananas Bay City - Sand Lake 55 gallon drum Caltex Cascade Head - Depoe Bay cardboard box RP Rondell Products@ Inc. Yachats - Florence plastic bag, frozen herring Narrows 55 gallon drum BP Florence - Reedsport large plastic bag for fish Puget Sound Herring Sales FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Types of Debris Other Remarks Columbia River - Arch Cape Japan plastic wrapper mosquito repellant Arch Cape - Bay City Japan food wrapper Sand Lake - Cascade Head Korea tea bag wrapper Japan oil bottle Depoe Bay - Waldport Iceland plastic bottle Maalox Plus Japan plastic disc Waldport - Yachats Korea tice noodle package Yachats - Florence Asia plastic food wrapper Florence - Reedsport Germany container Gouldband Koffie Melk Vlag Japan plastic drink bottle plastic aerosol lid Mexico' plastic bottle Mexsana Polvo Plough Coos Bay - Sixes River "Orientalto cigarette lighter Sixes River - Ophir Japan light bulb USSR light bulb STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead seal, entangled in rope and cord 478 dead birds 5 dead birds, entangled in fishing line 129 dead sea gulls 3 dead birds, entanglement around neck 23 dead birds 2 dead birds, entangled in plastic 11 dead sand pipers Dead sea gull, entangled in fishing line 11 dead muffes Dead sea gull, entangled in plastic bag and rope 11 dead seals Dead sea gull, hook embedded in stomach, 8 dead sharks/rays swallowed hook with line and float 7 dead sea lions Dead brown pelican, entangled in plastic line 5 dead fish Dead bird, entangled in plastic bag and rope 3 dead cormorants Dead bird, entangled in fish net 2 dead grebes Dead bird, entangled in plastic strapping 1 dead duck Dead bird, entangled in string I oil covered cormorant Dead bird, entangled in rope 1 dead loon Dead bird, entangled in rope and string I stranded bird in oil - released 280 Center for Marine Conservation SnLAOMED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: (cont.) Debris Related Other Reports Dead bird, entangled in kite string I sea gull with broken wing Dead bird, entangled in multi-hooked fish line 1 dead pelican MOST PECULIAR ITEMS REPORTED: Columbia River - Arch Cape metal casing, 1900's hand blown bottle, watch band, melted solder, shotgun casings, couch spring, block of sidewalk, coat hangers, boot heel, drinking glass, com on the cob, metal fork, curtain rod, metal barn door track, fountain pen, Chinese food package, toothbrush, bag with girl's purse and clothes in it, onion, medical ID bracelet, porta-potty, underwear and socks, 2 pant legs, nylons, sleeping bag, can of Copenhagen snuff, plastic ampules, fireworks, candles, maxi pad, tire ring, full beer, 2 unused postage stamps, light switch, penny, pants, 3 pink bedspreads, Fisher Price toy person, ear plug, part of a couch, rose, jar of pickles, fro& fence, jar of cocaine Arch Cape - Bay City panty hose, unopened quart and can of beer, shoe insole, tricycle, orange sandle, sleeping bag, leather purse, pillows, blankets, in-titation flower, metal bed springs, personalized pen, "high explosives" container pieces, rubber boot, smelly sock, propane can, shotgun wads, rubber plugs, $1, men's underwear, 1/2 bottle of 190 proof liquor, rubber band w/metal clips, 8 foot piece of pipe, bait bag w/maggots, tent peg, Nike shoe, refrigerator door, wood-handled fishing knife, drain mat, bottom of a car or trailer, a "Chinese thing", Quaker Chewi box, toilet paper, seat covers, box of gourding supplies, hub caps from Chevy and Olds, box spring, plastic tarp, 10 lbs. hard pottery clay Bay City - Sand Lake toothbrush, medicine bottle, hat, horse skull, Nike tennis shoe, 3 thongs, shoulder pad from dress or blouse, old 45 record, broom, exploded gun cartridge, sheet metal Sand Lake - Cascade Head panty hose, miniature baseball cap, wish bone, shot gun casings, dog leash, kayak paddle, waterbed cap, film cartridge Cascade Head - Depoe Bay plastic bag full of dead birds, television, golf ball, 49 1/2 foot rubber scrub rail from boat, plastic appliance cover, fireworks, roof drain pipe, ketchup in bottle, $ 1, tar paper, full unopened can of 7-Up, full can of beer, Woodsy the Owl bag, large plastic propeller 3 feet from plastic plane, firehose attached to dock pieces used for a fender, lady's underwear, horse rope, rubber flashlight, exhaust pipe, toy bat, arrow, fiberglass from hot tub Depoe Bay - Waldport brick, roofing shingles, plastic trash can, metal table bottom, knotted plastic bag, treasure hunt note, sardine can, underwear, corn cobs, skull, douche, plastic cigar tube, swim flipper, twin size rubber sheet, fireworks, bike pedal, vinyl upholstery, message in a bottle sent from Vancouver, Washington on 5-24-91, baseball card Waldport - Yachats auto engine, plastic banana, enamel container, hatch cover for fishing boat, material used to clean oil spills off of rocks, roofing tin, 1/2 full charcoal lighter can, much of the lining of a boat Center for Marine Conservation 281 MOST PECULIAR ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Yachats - Florence bullet casing, iron rack-part of ship, mop, tire hose from something w/nails in it, several pounds of nails in a pile, 15-20 shotgun wads, blue plastic shoe, metal oxygen tank, $1.50, cassette tape, rubber/canvas fire hose used for dock fender w /nails, full size blanket, small white bag with human excrement, champagne bottle, Swiss army knife in good condition, 2 sticks of sandlewood incense, plastic funnel with holes in top, engine intake manifold Florence - Reedsport round type television picture tube, jar of pickled mushrooms, men's shorts, windshield wiper, curtain rods, Nerf football, boat fender, 2 new Nike shoes Coos Bay - Sixes River afro comb, toothbrush, $1, one thin dime, hemp boat fender, rose encapsulated in plastic vase, Chrysler hub cap, dope baggie, nylon netting, indoor/outdoor carpet, glass eye, lantern, complete Sunday paper 2-25-91 Sixes River - Ophir unopened and empty Pepsi can, pair of shoes, fiberglass insulation Ophir - CA Border piece of baby bottle, sponge, ice chest, sealed seam headlight, paint pan and brush, day backpack, tea bag, garbage can, plastic pillow, golf ban, alternator, toy elephant, sneaker, 30' of weather stripping, used toilet paper, toilet, new tennis shoe, blue tarp TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF OREGON'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 7.37 7- 6.72 P 6.42 K P 1.16 5.51 t t K:j 5- f 0. f t4- t t 13- 0.6 IK" mgi d d b2- b .......... 0 0- I I I - 1988 1989 1990 1991 282 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF OREGON'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 7.7 7.09 7.43 7- 6.7 P P 7- ij: 6- t t 5- f t t 4- t 3.06 X*K 4- t t 1 3- 3- d ...... ...... d ...... . .. b b 2- . ....... 1.85 2 .................. . . . . . . . . . . 0-- 0 Trends in Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2.5- 2.35 P 2.02 P 2- 00.8- 1.83 r t t 1.5- 0.6- f f . . . . . . . . . . t t t t j a0.4- 0.35 d d 0.2 b 4 b 0.21 ....... .... r0.5 r0.2 0.17 ....... ......... . . . . ....... 0 ------- 0 - 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 283 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF OREGON'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Medical Waste P . 0.8- r n t 00.6- f t 0 t 10.4- d b r0.2- 1 0.07 - 0.07 0.06 0- 1988 1989 1990 Iggi FOR INFORMATION ON OREGON'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Bill Hastie Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Science Drive, Building 3 Newport, OR 97365 (503) 867-4741 OR Jack McGowan Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLV) P.O. Box 1235 Hillsborough, OR 97123 (503) 647-9855 CLEANUP DATE: October 3,1992 284 Center for Marine Conservation Stop Oregon litter and Vandalism (SOLV) provided garbage bags for Oregon's cleanup. Center for Marine Conservation 285 Tluee Brownies, Kristian, Braudis, and Ashley, make cleaning Pennsylvania's beach a joint effort. 286 Center for Marine Conservation 9 9 GREATJ LAKE S BEACH PENNSYLVANIA SWEEP September 28,1991 Coordinated by: Francis Stein 31 Volunteers and Cheryl Tylkowaski 5.5 Miles Cleaned Department of Envirom-nental Resources 144 Pounds of Debris Collected Presque Isle State Park 12 Data Cards P.O. Box 8510 Erie, PA 16505 (814) 871-4251 or (814) 838-8776 This was the fourth annual International Coastal Cleanup at Presque Isle State Park. This year we joined forces with other Great Lakes states as part of the Great Lakes Beach Sweep. Thirty-one volunteers participated in the three-hour cleanup of 5.5 n-dles of beaches. We collected 144 pounds of debris, approximately one third of which consisted of alun-dnum, glass, and plastic, which was recycled. The amount of debris on the beaches appeared to be less than in previous years (maybe the effort is making an impact). Finds included a bottle of fish attractor and a metal tripod, as well as plastics, balloons, and "too many to count" cigarette butts. Sponsors of the cleanup were Burger King, which provided hamburgers and drinks, and First Brands Corporation, which provided Glad trash bags. Francis Stein Center for Marine Conservation 287 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF PENNSYLVANIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 68.98 ......... . .... . ... ............... X., ....... ...... ........... ........... ..... .. ....... .... . ........ ... - - ------------ . .......... . ...... ............ . ........ ..... ... ............ ............. ............. . . ..... . . . .. .. ... . ..... .. I... A ... I " ....I: :::@: - - --------- .......... ......... . . . ......... . ....... ... ............... ------------ - - -------------- Wood 1,19 .......... ...... ....... Rubber 2.34 ............... .............- ........ ... . ..... . ............... Glass 2,46 ......... . ... ... . . . . . . . . . ..... .... Cloth 3,11 .......... .......... ------------------------------------ metal 7,56 ..... . . . . . . .... Paper 15,89 PENNSYLVANIA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic pieces 424 16.28 2. Plastic caps/lids 218 8.37 3. Cigarette butts 208 7.98 4. Paper pieces 177 6.79 5. Plastic straws 155 5.95 6. Plastic food bags/wrappers 128 4.91 7. Foamed plastic cups 100 3.84 8. Metal beverage cans 92 3.53 9. Foamed plastic pieces 75 2.89 10. Plastic cups/utensils 56 2.15 11. Plastic tampon applicators 50 1.92 12. Metal bottle caps 41 1.57 Total 1,724 66.18 288 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PENNSYLVANWS BEACH DEBRIS: 10.00- 9.29 e r 0 e 8.00- n t 0 f 6.00- t 0 It 8L 1 4.00- d e b r 1.92 1.88 1 2.00- 8 0.88 0-85 0.31 0.19 0.00 1 Bottles Sewage G&110Y CoM.F1sh0P-11t..R1..Fl1h Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Barracks Beach 71.22 Plastic pieces Lighthouse Beach 59.60 Plastic pieces Mill Road Beaches 44.05 Paper pieces Stone jetty 73.48 Plastic cups/lids Budney Beach 76.32 Plastic pieces Beach Six 62.01 Cigarette butts TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Types of Debris Source Indicated with ribbon Lighthouse Beach balloon Sarnia Clearwater Police Center for Marine Conservation 289 FOREIGN DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Barracks Beach metal tripod with chains on it Nfill Road Beaches metal seat supporter Budney Beach plastic bottle of fish attractor TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PENNSYLVANWS BEACH DEBRIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 14- 2 13.17 12.12 12- P P 2.41 9.29 10 f d .......... b b o.5- 0.31 2 . ... ........ ....... ... 0- 0 OEM I 1988 M 1989 1990 1991 290 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PENNSYLVANIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 2- 2 2- tea P P 1.54 ix - t t 0 0 1.21 f f t 0.98 t ... 0.88 t d 0.58 d b b o.5- r 0-5- X. . . . . . ..... ...... 0.21 ........... 0 ... 0- .............. Trends in Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2- 3- P P 2.5- 2.48 r 1.5- r C c n 1.32 n* 2- 1.92 t t 0 1.11 0 f f t 1 t 1.6- 0 0 1.34 t t 0.85 . . . . . . X d d ......... b 0.5- b r r 0.21 0- 0 198 8 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 291 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PENNSYLVANWS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Medical Waste P . r t a 0.6- f 0.4- d b r0.2- 0.19 0A, 01 0 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PENNSYLVANIA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT- Frances Stein Department of Environmental Resources Presque Island State Park P.O. Box 8510 Erie, PA 16505 (814) 871-4251 or (814) 838-87,76 CLEANUP DATE: September 191, 1"2 292 Center for Marine Conservation I Center for Marine Conservation 293 294 Center for Marine Conservation 'DIE P" PR PUERTO RICO COASTWEEKS Coordinated by: Ruperto Chaparro 3,000 Volunteers University of Puerto Rico, Sea Grant 76.62 Miles Cleaned RUM-UPR, P. 0. Box 5000 80,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Mayaguez, PR 00709-5000 22 Data Cards (809) 832-8045 The International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association and the University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant College Program was a complete success. Hundreds of volunteers cleaned and surveyed marine debris and trash at 25 beaches around the island. This has been the most successful effort realized in Puerto Rico to clean our beaches and educate the marine resource users. A total of 3,000 volunteers collected tons of marine debris including plastics, foam, papers, and metals which have been known to kill some endangered species, from our coastal waters. The volunteer groups consisted of university students, tourists, residents, environmental organizations, governmental agencies, municipal governments, and private industry who provided transportation and food. The big success of the 1991 Beach Cleanup was the result of the monumental effort realized by the volunteers and sponsors who brought their time and resources for the fulfillment of this important activity. We really hope that the 1992 Beach Cleanup will be bigger than the one from last year. We also expect that activities like this will help to change the attitudes of the people for the conservation of our natural resources. Ruperto Chaparro Center for Marine Conservation 295 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF PUERTO RICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 57,18 Room- . ... . ........ ............ --------- --- Rubber 1,12 .... . .. Cloth 1.23 ... . ...................... . .... ..... ...... Wood 1,82 ............................... .............................. ....... ..... .......... ...f...... ................... ................... .. .. . .... .. ................ .... ... ................... ............. .... ......... ....... ... ..... ......................................... ...................................... ........... .... . .. . .. . ........... ...................-.... ...... --------- .. ............ . .................. .. .... ..... -------- ------ .. ................. .. .... ............ .. . .... .. . .. .......... ..... ....... .. ........ .. ...... ......... .. Paper 9.91 ............I.... M. Glass 18.46 Metal 10,28 PUERTO RICO'S 1991 DERTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic cups/utensils 16,873 10.55 2. Glass beverage bottles 12,893 8.06 3. Plastic straws 11,796 7.37 4. Glass pieces 10,516 6.57 5. Plastic caps/lids 7,440 4.65 6. Plastic pieces 7 'A 54 4.60 7. Cigarette butts 6,8 7 4.26 8. Metal pull tabs 4,556 2.85 9. Paper pieces 4 ' 237 2.65 10. Plastic oil/lube bottles 4,189 2.62 11. Metal bottle caps 3,996 2.50 12. Plastic beverage bottles 3,423 2.14 Total 94,090 58.82 296 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PUERTO RICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: 20.00- 18.45 18.00- P 0 r 18.00- C IS 14.00- n 't 0 12.00- f t 10.00- 0 't a 8.00- 1 d (B-00 - e b 4.40 4.00- 2.61 2.00- 1-11 0.65 0.48 0.42 0.00- Bottles Galley Com.FishOperate. Medical Sewage Rec.Fish MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Item Collected Dorado 62.45 Cigarette butts Pinones 49.48 Plastic cups/utensils Ocean Park 74.07 Cigarette butts Vacia Talega 37.13 Glass beverage bottles Pinones-San Juan 57.19 Plastic straws Escambron 52.70 Plastic straws Rio Grande 66.51 Plastic pieces Guancha Ponce 47.20 Glass beverage bottles Bajura Isabela 72.24 Plastic pieces La Parguera 53.91 Glass beverage bottles Bahia Sucia 81.31 Plastic pieces Los Tubos 58.73 Foamed plastic plates Vega Baja 52A9 Cigarette butts Boqueron 37A1 Plastic cups/utensils Guajataca 60.89 Plastic cups/utensils Levittown 73.08 Plastic straws Fajardo 57.41 Glass beverage bottles Center for Marine Conservation 297 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Item Collected Boca de Cangrejos 57.77 Plastic cups/utensils Cerro Gordo 43.93 Glass beverage bottles Playa Jobos 45.82 Glasspieces Bahia Ballenas 70.14 Plastic bleach/cleaner bottles Guanica 6OA6 Plastic cups/utensils TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Ocean Park plastic wrapper Carnival Cruise Line Pinones plastic items Carnival Cruise Line plastic items Royal Caribbean Cruise Line baggage claim tickets Royal Cruise Line plastic bag Royal Cruise Line plastic items Norwegian Cruise Line Rio Grande 2 cups Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Lisboa after shave Norwegian Cruise Line face cream Cunard Princess Cruise Line cups Costa Lines Bahia Sucia plastic cup USS Josephus Daniels, CG27 plastic items Norwegian Cruise Line Levittown face cream Princess Cruises Fajardo cartons Kikuet Product Inc. FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Rio Grande Belgium detergent Bahia Sucia France plastic bottle Bridel Lait Sterilise Japan dried food in plastic Bahia Ballenas France milk bottle Germany spices plastic bottle Holland plastic bottle Spain plastic deodorant bottle STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead bird, entangled in net 10 dead fish Dead fish, in plastic bag 6 dead chickens/hens Crab, inside plastic cup 4 dead pigeons Crab, entangled in plastic 4 dead birds 298 Center for Marine Conservation STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: (cont.) Debris Related Other Reports Crab, inside glass bottle 3 dead crabs sponge, entangled in cloth 3 dead dogs 1 dead cow 1 dead lizard MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Pinones 9'x5' iron gate, fish tank Ocean Park vinyl boat cover, chess horse, headless animals Pinones-San Juan message in a bottle, diaphragm Escambron shopping cart, soda machine tank Guancha Ponce Buddha doll, enema, oil filter, sanitary napkins Bahia Sucia bag of rice Boqueron square iron stove base Guajataca exotic lampshade, thermos, pieces of flooring, dismantled car, sanitary napkin Levittown plastic legs, mannequin Fajardo metal van frame, shock absorbers Boca de Cangrejos X-ray picture Cerro Gordo square wood window, car filter Center for Marine Conservation 299 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PUERTO RICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 36- 34.55 34- 32- P 30- p 0.9- 28- 26- n t 24- 22.87 t 0 22- 0.0- f 20- f 18.48 18.46 ............ .... ---------------- t Is- t t t 0.42 . . . . . . . . . .. 14- 0.4- 12- d d 0.29 10- ............. ............... ................ . ........ b b r ................ r 0.2 2 .................... .. ........ ................ 4- 2 0 'D .... .... Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 7.97 p P r 4.34 C C n n t t 6.22 0 0 15 f f 4.4 t 3- -------------- ................. 2.81 0 0 ... ............. t ......... t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .............. .. .. ........... a ..................... a ........ ...... 2.1 3.08 ........... 2- d d ............ ................. ........... ... . ................. .. .............. ... .. ..... . . .......... ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. b . .. ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b r ............ .................... ...................... ................ ................ ................. .. 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 300 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF PUERTO RICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2.05 2- P P 0.8- r C 1.62 n 1.5- t t 0 0.8- f t t 0.46 t t 0.41 . ..... ..... 0.4- 1 0.77 ........ -... d ... 0. a d b b 0.5- X---- -------- r 0.2 ... ...... .. 0.2- . ........ 0- 0 ...... . . . . . . . . . . . Trends in Medical Waste 1 P FOR INFORMATION ON PUERTO RICO'S 0 0.8- r 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: n 0.65 t Javier Valec 0 0.6- f University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant College Program t t RUM-UPR, P. 0. Box 5000 a 0.4- Mayaguez, PR 00709-5000 d (809) 832-8045 b . . . . . . . . . . r 0.2- 0.15 CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS ............ ........... 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 301 AdOL A, V _-N X I Volunteers from several generations get ready to hit the beach at Sand Hill Cove, Rhode Island. 302 Center for Marine Conservation RHODE ISLAND September 21,1991 Coordinated by: Eugenia Marks 1,250 Volunteers Audubon Society of Rhode Island 44 Miles Cleaned 12 Sanderson Road 26,000 Pounds Collected Sn-dthfield, RI 02971 309 Data Cards (401) 231-6444 Co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Hospital Trust National Bank, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, "Get the Drift and Bag It" attracted more than 1,250 volunteers. Volunteers collected 12-14 tons of material on 44 n-dles of Rhode Island's 420 miles of coastline. In 1990, 1,000 volunteers cleaned 42 miles and collected 8-10 tons of debris. Counts of more than 400 cigarette butts on a beach occurred in Tiverton, East Providence, Goddard Park, Oakland Beach (Warwick), Moonstone Beach, South Kingstown (Green Hill to Deep Hole), Charlestown, and Westerly. Since similar amounts of cigarette debris were not found on island beaches, it is assumed that the tally indicates beach users - bathers, picnickers, and fishermen - stub out cigarettes on the beach rather than the filters washing ashore. The tallies of tampon applicators show the impact of combined sewer overflows in cities where street sewers flood sanitary sewers during rains and the resultant overflow is dumped untreated into Narragansett Bay. More than 200 pieces of sewage-related debris were found downstream of outflows in Central Falls, Pawtucket, East Providence, and Providence. One hundred fifty applicators were found in Newport Harbor area, and over 100 were found on the west side of Aquidneck Island, on Prudence Island, and along Westerly Beach. Plastic bags and balloons floating in marine waters endanger sea turtles who n-dstake them for jellyfish. Necropsies of turtles washed up on Rhode Island beaches have shown plastics blocking their digestive tracts. Loons, turtles, and marine mammals may become entangled in derelict fishing net and drown. Finfish consume styrofoam and plastic resin pellets. Birds and turtles are snarled in improperly discarded monofilament fishing line, kite string, and balloon ties. Information gleaned from participants' tallying each piece of litter, as it is picked up, onto a standardized, 81-item form will provide background for planners and policy-makers to reduce or elin-dnate the derelict trash at its source. Data from previous years have already been used for legislative hearings in Rhode Island and at the federal level. At least one piece of legislation, requiring six-pack holders to be biodegradable, has resulted from our six years of mounting "Get the Drift and Bag It." In Newport Harbor, Kathy Maxwell, Recycling Coordinator for the city, and Christine Beal, a graduate student in the School of Oceanography URI, planned and implemented a successful harbor recycling and litter control -program to help boaters property dispose of trash. Audubon Society, with advisory help from DEM and other organizations, successfully applied for a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to create an activities curriculum to educate school children that pollution beyond litter is harn-ting our bay waters. Eugenia Marks Center for Marine Conservation 303 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF RHODE ISLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: .. .... ..... Plastic 69,8 . . . ....... .... ...... .. . .......... ............ ......... . .. ... ....... .... Cloth 1.54 Rubber 2.04 ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ood 2.37 ............ - - - - - - - -. . . . . . ..... ... .. . . . .... ... Paper 5,96 Metal 9,06 Glass 9.22 RHODE ISLAND'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Foamed plastic pieces 6,870 7.24 2. Plastic pieces 6,375 6.72 I Cigarette butts 5,809 6.12 4. Plastic food bags/wrappers 5,704 6.01 5. Plastic caps/lids 4,508 4.75 6. Glass pieces 4,110 4.33 7. Plastic straws 3,621 3.81 8. Metal beverage cans 3,586 3.78 9. Plastic beverage bottles 3,424 3.61 10. Glass beverage bottles 3,388 3.57 11. Foamed plastic cups 2,800 2.95 12. Plastic cups/utensils 2,410 2.54 Totals 52,605 55.43 ..... . . . ........ 304 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF RHODE ISLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: 14.00 - 13.65 P e r 12.00- C IS n 10.00 0 f 8.00- 't 0 t a 6.00- 1 d 4.50 0 4.00 3.48 b r 2.80 2.00- 1.55 1.37 0. 41 0.00 MIPM Bottles Com.Fish Galley Ope &to. Sewage Rec.Fish Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Bristol Bay 57.64 Foamed plastic pieces Tiverton 64.10 Cigarette butts Portsmouth 86.40 Plastic pieces Middletown 55-66 Glass beverage bottles Newport 72.38 Plastic food bags/wrappers East Providence 76.54 Plastic straws Prudence Island 82.85 Plastic pieces Warwick 63.70 Foamed plastic pieces Goddard Park 61.79 Foamed plastic pieces North Kingstown 38.23 Glass pieces Jamestown 59.94 Glass pieces South Kingstown (Bay) 84.33 Cigarette butts South Kingstown (Ocean) 80.23 Foamed plastic pieces Narragansett (Bay) 75.98 Foamed plastic pieces Narragansett (Ocean) 67.32 Plastic straws Charleston 74.24 Cigarette butts I I ]". 5 5 Quonochontaug Breachway 61.25 Paper pieces Westerly 74.86 Plastic food bags/wrappers Center for Marine Conservation 305 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Middletown plastic crate Atlantic Coast Fish East Providence fish/salmon tag (2) New Brunswick Aquaculture Prudence Island shipping tags (2) Rosco Steel Co., Warwick, RI boat RI 49701 / Reg. 92 26493 Goddard Park plastic bottle Colyte South Kingstown (Ocean) balloons with ribbons Real New York Bargain, NY, NJ, and CT Charleston packing box Frown Fish Westerly salmon tag New Brunswick Aquaculture FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Prudence1sland Canada plastic salmon band Quebec Importation #8248228 plastic salmon band New Brunswick Aquaculture salmon band #3131835 Canada Quonochontaug Thailand 50 lb. rice bag Sun Lee Inc. Breachway Westerly Canada salmon tag New Brunswick Aquaculture STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Dead sea gull entangled in plastic strapping 8 dead sea gulls Sea gull, fish hook caught on side of mouth 3 dead birds Bird entangled in six-pack yoke 2 dead deer Sea gull, entangled 1 dead herring gull Fish head entangled in seaweed, rope, fishing line 1 dead turtle Volunteer's dog entangled in fish net during clean up 1 dead water rat MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Bristol Bay roof shingles, magnetic sign, rotary lawn mower, Primatene Mist dispenser, radiator grill, note paper w/memo that read: "Bread and water", railroad track connector, boat trailer without wheels, one set of Christmas lights, bedroom slipper, red underwear, cocaine bag (not quite empty), hub cap, boat seat, 70 lb. outboard motor, 2 boat cushions, propane tank, mushroom anchor, cardboard coaster w/picture of lady in bikini, cocaine pipe, distributor cap, paint brush Tiverton metal steering wheel, couch, auto seat, boat seat, sleeping bag, pair of BVI)s Portsmouth shotgun shells Middletown mace container, desk drawer, stove grate, plastic gun shell casing, 3 pair of shoes, rubber boot, camera East Providence crack bottle, muffler, salmon tags, mop handle, plastic mop holder, heavy china tea cup, metal bed frame, running shoe 306 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULMA DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Prudence Island partial plastic urinal, SCUBA diver flipper, bicycle frame, scooter engine shield, dental retainer Warwick toothbrush, empty gun shell, jockey shorts, garden hose, doll leg, turntable, pants, used toilet paper, gate, cassette tape Goddard Park damaged rowboat with dark liquid and plastic debris inside North Kingstown rain gutter, door Jamestown hockey puck, full Thermos, radiators, gas tank, sink, back of a TV set, motor, top lid to a chen-dcal toilet, hatch door, golf ball, piece of life jacket, baby doll, floats from raft S. Kingstown (Bay) tinseled Christmas tree S. Kingstown (Ocean) headlights, padded couch cushion, shower cap, heating duct Narragansett (Bay) tire rims, gas tank, baby carriage, shoes, toothbrush, survival food bags, shot gun shells, toy truck, construction plastic tape, golf balls, stuffed bunny, fake plastic pine needles from fake Christmas tree, plastic grating, car tail lights, blanket, bed frame Narragansett (Ocean) paint roller, rubber netting Charleston shoe sole, firecracker, leather square, circuit breaker, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toy, broken boogie board, bikini bottom, muffler, shoe heel, 3 ft. rubber hose, sponge, shotgun shells Quonochontaug outboard engine part, Peritioneah dialysis solution w/4.25% dextrose 2000 n-d Breachway lot #zpO39230, boat trailer, used sneakers, Playboy magazine, underwear Westerly boat fiberglass parts, panties, car horn, bedspring, payphone, paint brushes, paint can, dinosaur, Chinese dinner complete on a plate Center for Marine Conservation 307 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF RHODE ISLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 20- 9- 18.28 17.56 .............. p p 14- 13.85 1.37 t t K 12 f f t 10- t ot 61 d d b b 0.5- 4 2 ......... 0- 0- Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 8- 7- 6.76 p 6- p 4.5 0 o- r r 5.55 4.2 4.1 t 4- 3.9 t 3.76 4- t 3- t 3.48 ............ ... .............. K*K*K*K:K*: .......... t t . ........ 3- ............ . .......... 21 .............. ... ......... . ................. .. ... d d b b 2- .............. . ............. ..... ......... . ......... . .. ....... ... . ............ ... ...... .... 0 ........ 0-- 1988 1989 1990 1991 308 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF RHODE ISLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 3- 2- 2.8 P 2.5- P 1.55 1.45 ........... C 2.06 2- t 1.2 f f . . . . . . . . ....... .... ........... ..... 1.28 ................. d d b b 0.5- Mi. r ................. ... .. ................. ... ............ 0.51 . ........... . ........ ....... ............... . ........... .. ... 0 0 Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON RHODE ISLAND'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT- Eugenia Marks Audubon Society of Rhode Island P 12 Sanderson Road 0 0.8- Sn-dthfield, RI 02970 (401) 231-6444 n t 0 0.6- f CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 t 0 t 0.41 0.4- d b r 0.2- 0.12 007 ..... . . .. ............... ............. ............. .............. 0.02 ................... 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 309 no nx Into LIL I "Ilk toll NNW, 77-7 T Amokk. W& AMP'MML 'W AIF Ar 'W y a 0 w, "OTA Volunteers record the marine debris they collected at Folly Beach, South Carolina. 310 Center for Marine Conservation SOUTH CAROLINA September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Leigh Handal 7,151 Volunteers South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium 198 Miles Cleaned 287 Meeting Street 124,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Charleston, SC 29401 513 Data Cards (803) 727-2078 Results: The 1991 annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep drew a record number of volunteers who headed out to beaches, estuaries, rivers, and lakes to clean up more than 60 tons of debris from the state's waterways. This year's results nearly doubled last year's record of 3,626 volunteers and 35 tons. History: The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium organized the first South Carolina Beach Sweep in 1988 with 3,000 volunteers picking up 15 tons of debris. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled in 1989 when Hurricane Hugo blew through the state the day before the scheduled sweep, giving the term "marine debris" a whole new meaning to South Carolinians! But volunteers were back in the swing again in 1990, when the SC Water Resources Commission and SC Clean & Beautiful teamed up with SC Sea Grant to organize the first comprehensive coastal and inland Beach Sweep/River Sweep. Purpose: Beach Sweep/River Sweep is organized with three primary goals in n-dnd: 1) To temporarily clean South Carolina's waterways of unsightly debris; 2) To serve as an educational tool to make South Carolinians more aware of the heavy toll debris takes on our economy and our environment, and to adjust their lifestyles and disposal habits accordingly. Debris poses an econon-dc threat to industries such as tourism and recreation (South Carolina's second largest industry), is a safety and health threat to swimmers, boaters, and fishers, and is an environmental threat to fish, wildlife, and our natural resources. Because a large number of volunteers are school-aged children, Beach Sweep/River Sweep helps teach young people the value of our waterways and how important it is to develop good habits that conserve this valuable resource; 3) Beach Sweep participants log their findings on data cards that are then submitted to the Center for Marine Conservation for inclusion in an international marine debris database. Findings: Comments made by volunteers indicated that again this year cigarette butts were the most common item found, with some volunteers reporting picking up as many as 800 in a single location. Areas located near beachfront hotels were littered with large quantities of plastic straws and swizzle sticks with the hotel logos on them. Other commonly found items included tires, appliances, clothes, construction site wastes such as concrete and lumber, and paper and plastic picnic and recreational items. Medical wastes were found along Grand Strand in Horry County and on Sullivan's Island. Two years after the storm, volunteers continued to find significant amounts of debris such as housing materials and docks apparently attributable to Hurricane Hugo. Of course, the amount of hurricane debris has decreased from last year's findings. Leigh Handal Center for Marine Conservation 311 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: . .. ...... . ..... ....... .... . ..... ... ...... . Plastic 70.93 . .. . . ... . ..... . ... ........ ... .. . ..... . ....................-......- . . ... . .. ... . ... . ... .. ......... ........... ...-......- I.... -. .......... .- . ... ...... . .... . .. .. . ..... .. . .. ......... ... .... .. ......... . . .. ... ......... . .. ..... . ... . .. .................. ...... ------------------ ... . .... ................. .. ....... ...... ........ .... .. .. .. .......... .. . ...... ... ... ..... ...... .... . ....... ...... .. . ......... .. .. . ....... .. .. .... .. ... ... .................. ..... ...... ... ......... ...-..... ........ ........ .. ........... ...... ........... ........... ....... .......... ... .... .. ........ ... Cloth 1,02 - ------------------------------ . . . . . . . ..... ... ....... ... .71 Rubber 1.52 .................. .................. ................. .......... Wood 3.81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass 4.6 ..... ......... .... ... ...... ............ ... ....................... . .. . ... .... . . .......... ... . .. ..... .... . ....... . . . . . . ..................... Paper 8,75 Metal 9.36 SOUTH CAROLINA'S DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 37,676 29.90 2. Plastic pieces 7,339 5.82 3. Metal beverage cans 6,589 5.23 4. Foamed plastic pieces 6,169 4.89 5. Paper pieces 5,660 4.49 6. Plastic straws 4,632 3.67 7. Plastic food bags/wrappers 4,590 3.64 8. Plastic cups/utensils 3,660 2.90 9. Plastic caps/lids 3,576 2.84 10. Lumber pieces 3,356 2.66 11. Glass beverage bottles 3,080 2.44 12. Plastic beverage bottles 2,796 2.22 Total 89,123 70.70 312 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF SOUTH CAROLINXS BEACH DEBRIS: 12.06 12.00- P 8 r 10.00- C e n t 8.00 f t 0 6.00- It d 4.00- e b r 2.00- 1.6 1.53 0.76 0.60 0.18 0.10 000 Bottles Gulley Ccm.Flsh0perste.Rec.F1sh Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Horry County 7959 Cigarette butts Georgetown 64.84 Cigarette butts Isle of Palms 6559 Cigarette butts Mount Pleasant 77.99 Cigarette butts Folly Beach 59-96 Cigarette butts Edisto Beach 58.73 Cigarette butts Hilton Head 77.39 Cigarette butts Sullivan's Island 71.94 Foamed plastic pieces Beaufort 60.81 Foamed plastic pieces Center for Marine Conservation 313 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Isle of Palms plastic tag New South Osmose American Wood Camden, SC FoHy Beach plastic cup Spirit of Charleston FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Isle of Palms Mexico eye drop bottle Registro Sanistrio STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Sea gull entangled in six-pack yoke 18 dead horseshoe crabs Dead crab in crab trap 13 dead fish 4 dead birds 3 dead chickens 2 dead sea gulls 2 dead sea turtles 1 dead cat 1 dead snake MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED-, Horry County prescription glasses, sanitary napkin, wooden table top, underwear, hanger, specimen in bottle, underclothes, condom pouch,'No Trespassing" sign, V05 hot oil treatment container, filled vial, ping pong handle, quarter, explosives warning tag, piece of model train track, fire cracker pieces, white water pipe, lock, beach chair, 8 or 9 bed springs Georgetown sealed bottle with message inside, underwear, empty sand bag, cooler, toy knife, plastic shoe with barnacles, gunny sack, air conditioner, headphone, flashlight, metal bumper, telephone wire, trash can from Myrtle Beach, needle sheath, plastic tubing with hooks, refrigerator, dehydrated tomato soup cans, part of irrigation system, plastic screen, beat up couch, can of snuff Isle of Palms hot tub, pair of shorts, firecrackers, shotgun shells, surf board wax, panty liner, metal object that looked like 1/2 of a claymore, dog collar with leash, 3x10 piece of aluminum siding Mt. Pleasant dishwashing detergent, pantyhose, underwear, shotgun shells, jelly, rug 314 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Folly Beach bow tie, tinted window, Walkman, car engine head, underwear, refrigerator door handle, n-dni washing machine basket, buck shot, parking ticket, hospital ID, paint brush, placernat from the old Atlantic House restaurant washed away in Hurricane Hugo, queen-size bedspread, alun-dnum motor, toothbrush, surf wax, shaving items, old bottom of an iron, sweatpants with one short leg and one long leg, ripped underwear, wood duck decoy, pillow, inflatable float, pieces of telephone pole, traffic cone, rug, Hula-Hoop, bottle full of whiskey in bag, lawn chair, electronic device with many batteries, water colors, tackle box, life jacket, lounge chair, tarp or net like object, flip flop, crushed pylon Edisto Beach bra, concrete gear anchor, car antenna, ladies' underwear, urine in bottle, lawn chair, magic marker, nice tennis shoe, face mask, undershorts, 5 ft. metal strip, shotgun shells, beer can with BB gun holes, turtle egg, piece of wooden stair, rubber waders, cup with picture, leather boot, wicker pocket book filled w/trash, building pern-dt dated 1/90, electric plug, plastic dog toy, head of Ken doll, 55 gal. plastic drum, full beer bottle with cap, thermometer with Japanese or Chinese characters on back Hilton Head pacifier, vial for crack or cocaine, woman's underwear, ice maker box, battery and rope used as anchor, comb, contact lens case, baby raft, men's briefs, necklace made of stone, full can of charcoal fluid on two condom wrappers, panty hose, tennis ball, 5 ft. bamboo pole, 3 full bottles of Evian, folding chair, paint roller, plastic American flag, !@@ gal. drum filled with trash, metal spoon Sullivan's Island rubber hose, golf ball, doll leg, mattress pad, bed sheet, backpack, lawn chair, road block sign, shot gun casings, 11 ft. long plastic plumber's pipe, paintbrush, electric tester, wood door, Ralph Lauren suit Beaufort County diesel engine radiator coolant bottle, flip flop, plastic pipe, little girls' rubber sandals, trash can holder, underwear, $5, toner cartridge for a laser printer, lawn chair, gallon shortening drums (3), doll leg Center for Marine Conservation 315 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Editor's Note: South Carolina's 1989 cleanup was cancelled due to Hurricane Hugo. Therefore, no data for 1989 is included in South Carolina's trend analysis. Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 18.41 1 la- 15.34 p P . 14- .0.8- r r a 12.06 a 0 12- a 0.68 n n t . . . . . . . . . . t ......... .. f 10- . . . . . . . . . . 00.6 f 0.6 t t t 0 ..... t 0.41 0.4 d d b bW 4- r0.2- . . . . . . .. . . . . . ...... ...... . . . . . ... ... . 0 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 6 3- 6.04 P P5- r C C n n4- t 2- 0 t53 t3- 0 1.07 d ........... .. .. ....... .......... .... ......... b b . ........... ............ .. .............. ------ ---------- ........... ... ....... 0 0 0 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 316 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF SOUTH CAROLINNS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends In Sewage Waste P P 0.8- r 1.19 r n t n t 0 , 0.8- f 0.78 f t t 0.4- d 0.6- d 0 b b r r 0.2- 0.18 0.13 X ................ ................. -------------- ... ......... . ................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 ....................... . . . . . . . . .. . ......... ............... 0-- 0- Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON SOUTH CAROLINNS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Leigh Handal South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium P 287 Meeting Street . 0.8- r Charleston, SC 29401 C (803) 727-2078 n t 0 0.8- f CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 t 0.4- d b r 0.2- 0.09 01 0.02. .......... 0- ......... 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 317 Ilir Heroes of the Texas deanup: area zone captains, together with a representative from Mobil. Ja iif 318 Center for Marine Conservation I@BXAS COASTALCLEANUP h fill TEXAS September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Linda Maraniss 12,716 Volunteers Center for Marine Conservation 169-45 Miles Cleaned 1201 West 24th Street 399,140 Pounds of Debris Collected Austin, TX 78705 1827 Data Cards (512)477-6424 Adriana Guitierrez Texas General Land Office 1700 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-1495 1-800-85BEACH or (512) 475-1468 Thousands of volunteers from all parts of Texas headed to the coast for the 6th Annual Texas Coastal Cleanup held on September 21,1991. All five U.S. Gulf of Mexico states had cleanups on the same day, creating a truly Gulf-wide effort to rid beaches of marine debris. Beach Buddy discounts at 18 coastal hotels encouraged volunteers from all over the state to come to the cleanup. Beach Buddies worked at 21 sites along the coast, including several remote barrier islands. Volunteers included students, teachers, church groups, corporations, clubs, and personnel from the Navy. They collected everything from rubber gloves and buckets to trash from foreign countries. Popeye came to Port Aransas for a 9 am kick-off press conference with Land Commissioner Garry Mauro. Bill Oliver sang the "Beach Litter Blues!'to the delight of hundreds of students working along Mustang Island. The third annual trash sculpture contest was held during the cleanup. Sculptures in this contest are composed of refuse collected from Texas beaches. Trash sculpture prizes were awarded and all volunteers were thanked at a noon press conference in Galveston. Each community had appreciation events to thank their participants. Upon returning completed data cards to sign4n areas, volunteers received a certificate of thanks from the Texas General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach program and the Center for Marine Conservation. "Don't mess with Texas lakes and beaches" bumper stickers and pins were also given out Our county coordinators worked hard all summer to attract volunteers and to ensure a safe and well-organized cleanup. We are grateful for their help and thank them for a job well done. We also thank the many corporations and foundations for donating money or supplies to the cleanup program. The success of this program depends on their continual support. Linda Maraniss, Adriana Gutierrez, and Susan Ghertner Center for Marine Conservation 319 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF TEXAS'BEACH DEBRIS: ... .......... .. .................. .. ... ........ . ........... Plastic 73,48 ............. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .... . ...... ................ ........... Cloth 1.04 .................... . .... Wood 2.11 Rubber 2,21 .... . ..... ................. ... ....... ....... .... .. .......... . Paper 5.43 Glass 7.58 Metal 8,14 TEXAS'1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic pieces 41,100 10.41 2. Plastic caps/lids 34,428 8.72 3. Cigarette butts 23,418 5.93 4. Foamed plastic pieces 21,043 5.33 5. Plastic rope 18,659 4.73 6. Plastic food bags/wrappers 16,035 4.06 7. Metal beverage cans 12,549 3.18 8. Glass pieces 11,971 3.03 9. Glass beverage bottles 10,135 2.57 10. Plastic straws 9,362 2.37 11. Foamed plastic cups 9,054 2." 12. Plastic beverage bottles 8,616 2.18 Total 216,370 55.50 NNINN0010- 320 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF TEXAS'BEACH DEBRIS: 12.00 - 11-53 r 10.00- C e n 't 0 8.00- 7.52 f 't 0 6.00- t 5.32 d 4.00- 0 b 2.76 r 2.00- 1.16 0.00- 0.39 0.28 OR= =11mm- Battles Com.Fish Galley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Items Reported Sea Rim State Park 71.30 Plastic pieces McFaddin Beach 69.62 Plastic pieces Bolivar Peninsula 71.62 Plastic pieces Galveston 72.12 Plastic pieces Sargent Beach 69.98 Plastic caps/lids Port Lavaca 54.45 Plastic caps/lids Matagorda Island 76.48 Plastic pieces St. Joes 55.72 Class beverage bottles Rockport 64.74 Cigarette butts Port Aransas 83.57 Plastic pieces Corpus Christie 75.80 Plastic pieces North Padre Island 83.18 Plastic pieces Padre Island Ntl. Seashore 83.40 Plastic caps/lids South Padre Island 68.76 Plastic caps/lids Boca Chica 67.45 Plastic food bags/wrappers Center for Marine Conservation 321 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated McFadden Beach plastic covers Tameern Shipchandlers, Tel. (06) 598828, Fax, (06) 549683 bag Sparkle Ice Co., 3535 Tavis, Dallas, TX 75204 hard hat Arco Oil and Rig Co. shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Line fishline spool Ultralon corrosive waste/rusty drum CXY Energy Inc. RTV sealant, 732 multi- Dow-Coming purpose shampoo Holiday Inn, Chateau le Moyne plastic food package Ve Wong Corp., Taipei, Taiwan ROC return envelope Clayton Thomas Funeral Home Bolivar Peninsula balloons Shell Oil Ig. plastic container Fulton Seafoods, Inc., LA cap City Pump Works plastic label Milt's Seafood acid descaling compound Drew Ameroll.Marine Div. Galveston barrel containing oil Exxon USA, SAE 40 Formula 01731 Batch 1706, LOC PAL, PC211731 ammonium chloride The Dollar Group of America, Inc. 5 gallon bucket Conoco Tracon Motor Oil gallon bucket Rotellat, Shell, SAE 15W40 plastic bag Gulf Shores Rock Salt plastic packaging Ear Division Corp. gauze Sherwood Medical brochure Jehovah's Witness milk crate Borden coupons from contest Exxon chemical bottle Barcelona, 6612550 Sargent Beach 50 lb. bag of salt Sea and Land 5 gallon plastic bucket Texaco Port Lavaca paper Mobil oil milk crate Land 0 Pinca Matagorda Island plastic irrigation control Brooks Products valve cover bag Atlantic Ice Co. piece of plastic Retur & Babrand military grease, 1/2 full Oil Center Research P. 0. Box 51871 Lafayette, LA 70505 box Jefferson Smurfit Corp. plastic bags Morton Salt cold galvanizing compound Crown chen-dcal gun Whistle Bond lifeboat pallet wood Ortho plastic w/detonator Patelt-Detanator, FHASA 55212V label Coray Payton Port Aransas shipping bag U.S. Army Corps of Engineer 322 Center for Marine Conservation TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Corpus Christi piece of cloth Montgomery Wards paper Heinelsco pallet Red Coach pallet Jergens 11-90 receipts Walmart plastic cap, 3" diameter Pernex bucket of X-ray Baltimore, MD processing chen-dcal assorted family waste Velma Leith & pill bottle paint thinner carton Devoe & Reynolds Paint plastic cup Days Inn industrial machinery aerosol Lab Inc. plastic label Mobil piece of styrofoam Tex I.Ac. No. 1050-1176 P.O. Box 9570, TX 78945 plastic cup Holiday Inn N. Padre Island plastic hat Book Div., Grace Offshore injection bottle Lakeside bag Mission Party Ice bag Country Heath, Village Pack Ice egg carton HEB Grocery S. Padre Island plastic lid and cup Pernex 7 plastic bags HEB Grocery plastic top, 6" diameter Data Chem Inc. plastic HEB Grocery cup Raspa, "Self Serve Saves" water jug HEB-Park Manor FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks McFadden Beach France bottle styrofoam package bottle De-Sodorisant DAtmosphere Francais Japan lid Mexico plastic plastic drink container Singapore drink container Bean drink Taiwan plastic food package Ve Wong Corp., Taipei, Taiwan ROC Vietnam food package "Oriental" drink box Longan soy bean drink Center for Marine Conservation 323 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Bolivar Peninsula Australia plastic vinegar bottle Anchor-Australia Brazil bug spray Brazil Baygon Germany glass bottle Mexico plastic bottle talc bottle Cloralex bottle plastic medical bottle jugs Clarasol cleaning solution Norway bleach bottle Thailand beverage container Penny Royal Soda USSR plastic bottle Venezuela pump spray bottle "Far East" glass bottle "Oriental" plastic package beverage container Soybean drink Unknown plastic piece Vacunado Contra Rabia bleach jugs Spanish writing Galveston France plastic cleaner bottle metal olive oil bottle Greece plastic bottle Nice Holland canned milk Ceteco Zoo Gramos Mexico shampoo bottle 2 plastic drink bottles 3 plastic bottles Veedol, Mexsana glass bottle plastic oil can Imemsa Yamaha Mexico beer bottle Carta Blanca cigarette filter 2 motor oil bottles Veedol A Debokda Super 3 bleach jugs Clarasol El Blanquedor Quege Blanquich South America plastic bottle Singapore plastic bag Yeo's soybean drink container Harpic Toilet Cleaner, 250g NET drink carton Yeo's soy drink Soviet Union. insect repellant can Switzerland aerosol can Unknown spray bottle Touch of Scent Orient bottle Marn RVOC Thvong Hang drink container Kin Wong Rong Venezuela oil container Quaker butter container Unknown bag of noodles Nouilles Instantanees Au Gout plastic lighter Trialta 2 plastic bottles Suavitel, one written in spanish 8 bottles Cloradon plastic bag Chikara, oriental style 324 Center for Marine Conservation FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Sargent Beach Brazil 2 plastic bottles Britain soap bottle China metal container shoe France plastic bottle Germany disinfectant cigarette lighter Greece plastic bottle Holland shampoo bottle Japan bottle Mexico 2 plastic bottles 2 C-lorolex 1 plastic bottle Clarasol 1 plastic bottle Vidol 1 plastic bottle Kaomycin 1 plastic bottle Alcohol 1 plastic bottle Mr. Clean handcream bottle 4 plastic bottles 1 with syringe drink box 2 shampoo bottles 2 bleach jugs Singapore paper carton USSR cleaner bottle "Oriental" glass bottle "SE Asia" glass bottle Fish sauce Unknown 1 plastic bottle Talco Para Ninos Mennen 1 plastic bottle Nivea 1 plastic bottle Ospho, 1 plastic bottle Suave margarine dish salad oil plastic circle DelGolfo Port Lavaca Mexico plastic cap Singapore drink box Matagorda Island Cuba bleach jug No Cadel England plastic bracket Germany nasalspray Merok products Japan Clorox bottle Mexico deodorant Matchebelli 3 plastic bottles 3 Clarasol 3 plastic bottles Veedol 1 plastic bottle Avon shampoo 1 plastic bottle Afrin brand drug 1 plastic bottle Valencia Blanquerdor plastic container Mr. Leche Center for Marine Conservation 325 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Matagorda Island Mexico plastic bag (cont.) plastic talc container plastic cup Clarasol bleach plastic bleach jug notrecorded Puebla S.H. De Mexico, Muratic acid oil bottle Transn-dssion oil plastic lid Plastipol cleaner Vero Vetril tuna Nicaragua kasbiotic suspension Kalamazoo A.P. John Co. Singapore instant noodles Mi Hai Cua Taiwan plastic wrapper Kmu-tu noodles Venezuela carton Frica, Cocel De Jugos West Germany shampoo bottle "S. America" glass bottle Empacadora Bufalo Unknown plastic bottle Survitol plastic cleaning bottle 13 El Rendidor plastic oil bottle Vertias petrdem plastic, drain cleaner Destop plastic bottle Cruz Verde St. Joe's Mexico plastic bleach jug Port Aransas Columbia glass bottle Laboratory bottle England foam fire extinguisher Malaysia plastic Mexico 2 plastic bleach jugs 2 plastic bottles shampoo bottle Caprice straw hat plastic bottle Que Si Blanqui, Clarasol liquor bottle medicine bottle plastic bottle cap plastic food wrapper Montezuma, Mexico plastic shampoo pouch Vanart Shampoo del Centro 2 plastic bottles Clarasol, Cloralex 2 plastic bottles Veedol Intl. plastic bottle Armstrong Las, Herklin mayonnaise lid Hellmans bottle Bristol cup Motor oil moisture cream plastic bag 2 plastic bottles Clarion butane cylinder Spanish Vicks vapor plastic bottle shampoo bottle USSR jar Aribecar Venezuela medicine 326 Center for Marine Conservation FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Port Aransas (cont.) Unknown 2 bleach jugs Spanish (cont.) lid Fundador Pedro Domeco bottle Vera Cruz, diostic plastic bottle Marca Registraoa plastic bottle Frescolin plastic bottle Yamaha Actite murine eye drops Spanish label glass bottle Valenlina plastic bottle Pebalemento plastic cap Chamboucy cigarette butts Maruror Cig. Co. plastic bottle Fresco Limonaca Corpus Christi France cap Chernbourcy Greece plastic bottle Mexico tube of hand cream 4 bleach jugs Cloralex and Alen Products Quimcos Alen medicine bottle oil bottle cleanser alcohol plastic pieces bag, bottle Produce of Mexico, Medico plastic lid Agua Parifacado bleach jug El Nevado, Blanquedor 5 plastic bottles 2 bleach jugs pen Fonde plastic cap Pedro Domeco Mexican rope Pedro Dorninico, Mexico plastic bottles Detergent syringe 2 plastic beverage bottles plastic wrapper 2 bottle caps Allen 3 bleach bottles Clarasol shampoo bottle Lindy cap Hellmans food bags plastic water bottles dissenfectant bottle Sol ice cream stick Montes; bottle cap Mexico Yogurt, yogurt coat, sulfuric acid plastic bottle Yamaha oil plastic container plastic bottle Alen Sevicio de su Hogar pouch Creme Enjuague Singapore plastic container Toilet cleaner, Reckitt & Coleman Ltd. "Asian" plastic shampoo bottle Elida-London "Orient" food pack Center for Marine Conservation 327 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Corpus Christi (cont.) USSR glass medical jar Oxycyclosolum, Happy Hoe Yugoslavia hairspray Unknown plastic bottle El Rendido, Para Su Protoeel plastic bottle/lid Danone, Degulfo rice bag Empecacoraa la Mared Unknown plastic piece Adena plastic lid Aurelita plastic bag Thinhsaigon plastic bottle cap Pedro Cardora Company plastic bag Mustao plastic bag Cameron Fresco Concelad tear gas Samre N. Padre Island Ecuador bottle Quesiblanguea Mexico plastic beverage bottle Pino Mex 24 bottles Cloralex motor oil bottle plastic cleaning bottle Amonnid Mex 6 plastic bottles Clarasol 4 cleaning bottles Veedol plastic cleaning bottle Pino bottle acid bottle plastic bag Protexa Mexico 576-7300 plastic bag Bimo Read egg carton Koug Huevo Mexico shampoo sample Vanart shampoo shampoo Nuevo Shampoo Caprice plastic bottle juice plastic bottle Drain cleaner shampoo Vanart bottle Solucion de hyprochloric Vicks Medicine water bottles bic pen plastic bottle Texaco chassis grease bottle Beiersdorfde Mexico Saz Spain plastic bottle Acetate Thailand food container Unknown metal tube, zinc oxide Pennwalt, Spanish plastic bottle Pritt glass Fuera de borda, Nestle dolca shampoo in plastic Nuevo Aroma plastic bottle Electolito bottle Aceitas Lubricantoe bottle Arasas Camkadi Sa 3 plastic bottle cap Delgoled, Poza Rica, Veracruz plastic bottle Fruts Bebida Defuta, Tiempo plastic bottle, caps Vanart Intermezzo plastic bottle Pegamento 328 Center for Marine Conservation FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks N.Padre Island Unknown antiperspirant Erlandi (cont.) (cont.) milk carton Nutrileche plastic lid Svenska Toaksao plastic cup Pinol. Hellmans Conjugo de Limon Padre Island Greece chen-dcal bottle XAOpion National Seashore Japan condom Mexico vegetable bag Mexico Vick Vapo Rub plastic bottle Pegamento 2 plastic oil bottles Cloralex bottle Veedol shampoo sample Clarasol vitamin container 3 bottles shampoo samples milk carton jar, platter Boldocynnara Singapore plastic cleaner bottle Thailand glass jar S. Padre Island Great Britain plastic Liquid detergent Mexico plastic bottles Medical waste, Methiolate plastic food bag 7 plastic bottles Veedol cigarette package baby powder Mexana acid chernical Alamo insect repellant glass bottle bleach jug butter container Primavera face creme container Laila plastic container Lactel plastic bottle El Rendidor shampoo sample chocolate wrapper cracker wrapper 2 plastic bottles plastic bottle Disinfectant plastic beverage bottle plastic plastic container Magnopynol plastic container Cadena plastic bottle Clarasol yogurt container bottle top Alen Servico plastic beverage bottles plastic chen-dcal container plastic dairy products Center for Marine Conservation 329 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks S. Padre Island Mexico bottle Cloralex (cont.) (cont.) plastic oil container "S. America" plastic container Blanquedor Valenciana, S.A. (c12) 'Spanish" 2 plastic bottles Acido Muriatic Jr. plastic vaseline jar plastic bottle Descodorante Producto l-ligenilo plastic bleach bottle Valenciana plastic cookie sack Galletas puig presquistias, spanish Unknown plastic oil container Exxon plastic bottle Electrolilo para Boca Chica Mexico yogurt container Chamourgey STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLE WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports 2 dead birds, entangled in fishing line 49 dead fish Dead bird, entangled in strapping/netting 24 dead birds Dead fish, entangled in plastic 18 dead catfish Dead fish, entangled in fishing line 9 dead sea gulls Dead fish, entangled in plastic 1 dead land turtle Dead mullet, entangled in plastic bag 1 dead racoon Dead mullet, entangled in plastic holder 1 dead baby duck Dead crab, entangled in plastic bag 1 injured bird - released Dead crab, entangled in rope & fishing line 1 injured sea gull - rescued 1 dead tern 1 dead dog MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Sea Rim State Park trampoline McFadden Beach tire iron, paint can, toy horse, propane tank, muffler, bikini strap, men's underwear, paint, ping pong ball, brick, bell, toilet paper roller, toothbrush, medicine vials, Tupperware lid, 2-gallon freon bottle, lawn chair, return envelope to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, whole onion, mangoes, butane bottle, brush handle, pina colada liquid, deodorant, human feces in plastic ice bag, fishing reel, Mobil bumper sticker "Protect and Enjoy Your Environment," clothes hanger, gaff hook, gas canister, purple glass marble, corrosive waste drum with the logo "Our goal is a safe and clean environment," bottle with contents labeled "skin tissue sample," woven plastic tubes 330 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULL4X DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Bolivar Peninsula folding chairs, suitcase, refrigerator, bed springs, large carpet, milk crate, typewriter, television, mattress, air conditioners (window units), fishing pole, telephone, full rootbeer cans, raincoat, snorkel mask, shock absorber, propane gas bottle, refrigerator door, empty jar of "colon cleaner", underwear, seisn-dc line, silk flowers, baby doll leg and arms, steel tape measure, $1, wire rim wheel, muffler, medical bottle for syringe, jar of fat, carpet row, gamepiece for foreign game, small metal container with Chinese writing and "Castle of Heaven" on it, kid's telephone handset, new doormat, boy's underwear Galveston toothbrush, oil injection cartridge, paintbrush handle, volleyball net, razor blade, metal chair, unused matches, umbrella, bullets, fire grate, large whale float, box springs, car door, corked bottle, washing machine, something that resembled a charred steak or chop, Tylenol bottles, Grandma's jelly, a dildo, grill from a car, toilet paper roll w/metal attachment, shoe hom, necklace, half of a Barbie doll, sex wax paper, pacifier, tailpipe, lounge chair, unused candle, unused cigar, serum bottle, hot oil treatment, plastic cowboy, plastic bag w/shrimp in it, room deodorizer, wooden surfboard, rug, full Coke can, tennis ball, Christmas tree light, antenna, Thermos lid, baby bottle lid, audio tape, pearl earring, extra-large swim trunks, student desk top, headphones, birth control package, quilt, plastic green spaceman, drain pipe for house, valid Chevron credit card, hair brush, IV tubing, plastic fish, decorative hair comb, chen-dcal or medical glass vial, eggs, oil test tube, plastic appliance plug w /four plugs, $5, large plastic bag with tar like substance inside (too heavy to move), plastic flower, barrett, heads-up penny, plastic toilet seat, hatchet, car fender Port Lavaca penny, weight disk, 20 feet of wire insulation, auto or boat seat, Christmas ornament, car console, torch, 50 lbs. of salt, paint can, life preserver, butane tank, heating pad, silicone caulking tube, rat poison Matagorda Island Christmas stocking with names on it, marble countertop, tennis shoes, dryer vent, commode, pillow, pacifier, large bone, shingles, bed springs with frame, bra, bathing suits-male and female, boat radio, carburetor for mower, 2 pair of men's underwear, basketball hoop, hot pink shoe, pipes, hinges, asbestos, tile (from burn site) St. Joe's medicine bottle Rockport botton-dess galvanized metal trash can, nails, Bethsom rug, shotgun shells Port Aransas anchor, electrical gadget, vampire teeth, fringed balloon, E.P.T. pregnancy test, doll arm, plastic onion, 4 squash, canteen, tent spike, goggle band, push broom, contraceptive diaphragm, bicycle handle bar, onion, headband, toy monkey, peach, baby bottle, refrigerator door, 5 foot C02 tank, 5 gallon pump sprayer, partial denture w/ teeth attached, muffler, toy letter magnets, rat poison, brake fluid, back scrubber, roller brush, falsie from a bathing suit, Alice in Wonderland figure, 30 mg plastic container w/Trofurazona drug, round corroded metal piece w/open cylinder shape endings of screws, dime, lipstick, cocaine vial, medicine bottle for needles, oven tray/rack, baby bottle nipple Corpus Christi underwear, blue jeans, head phones, button, shoe sole, metal toy wheel, paintbrush, toothbrush, bullet shell, lawn chair, panties, sex wax, pregnancy test, panty hose, diaphragm, heel of ladies' shoe, plastic cushion cover, jar of unknown liquid, hip waders, 50 lb. piece of lead melted in a campfire, drug vials, earplugs, paint roller, Bacardi bottle, door knob, car jack, plastic dracula. teeth, tear gas, comb, Barbie doll leg, pacifier, refrigerator magnet, refrigerator door, $2.25, insulin bottle, golf ball, Rubbermaid trash can, shampoo, plastic chicken, yellow plastic Elmer Fudd toy, horseshoe, hatch cover from fishing vessel, metal grill, melted glass bottles Center for Marine Conservation 331 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) N. Padre Island toy soldiers, toothbrushes, soap dish, plastic bottle of potassium, bleach container full of oil, dental container with tooth in it, can of make-up, yo yo, oil filter, lawn chair, hair roller covered w/ tar, douche applicator Padre Isl. Ntl. plastic Dracula teeth, plastic Batman, plastic Captain America, tent Seashore S. Padre Island comb, pillow, corn on the cob, rug, wire hangers, roof shingles, drugs, 5 ml. graduated cylinder, toilet lid, oversized condom, penny, yellow condom, sanitary napkin, rusted bowl, toilet seat lid, half of a Barbie doll, goal post, 25" TV, doll le& air conditioner frame, underclothes, muffler, tennis shoe, sweater, sandal, tarp, Moltov cocktail, 33 cents, car floor mat, styrofoam sandals, tent, baby bottle nipple, handkerchief, umbrella, truck bumper, jockey shorts, broom, eggs in egg carton, Corpus Christi pencil, wallet Boca Chica auto exhaust manifold, suction cup, gas cap, religious tracts in a bottle, training bra, big carpet, hammock, hair curler, oxygen tank, car bumper. TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF TEXAS'BEACH DEBRIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 16- 2- 14.47 14- P P 12- 11.53 1.5- .... ...... .. .............. . . .... ..... . . ..... ..... ...... ....... ....... .... 10- .. ..... .. ........... ............... .............. .. ... ... ............... ..................... .... .......... ............... .......... f ............ .......... ............... ............... t 8-1 ..... . . . . . . . t .......... ..... ......... .. . t t T1 81 ...... ........ ... .. b 41 b 0.5- ......... . ......... . . . . . . . . . . 2@ .... ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 332 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF TEXAS'BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste Is- 10.3 14- 13.46 10- 13- P P 12 7.5 7.62 n t t10- 0 9- f Of a- t t o 7- sea -j:j:j: X'K" t al 4- 5.32 ...... . .. 5- d d . . . . . .. . . . . b b 4- ... ....... - --------- - 3- 2- 2- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 ...... Trends in Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 3.99 1 4- 3.68 3.5- P P 0.8- 3- ...... XX': 2.82 2.76 t t 0 2.5- a0.6- f f t 2- t t t 0.39 0.4- 0.29 d d ........ 0.24 b b r r ...... 0.2- 0.18 0.: - ...... . .... . . . ...... . . ....... 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 333 TRIENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF TEXAS'BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Medical waste P . 0.8- r n t , 0.6- f t 0 0.4- 1 d 0.28 b r 0.2- 0.18 0.14 0.15 ............ 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 FOR INFORMATION ON TEXAS' 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Linda Maraniss Center for Marine Conservation 1201 West 24th Street Austin, TX 78705 (512) 477-M24 OR Adriana Guiterrez Texas General Land Office 1700 N. Congress Land Office Austin, TX 78701-1495 1-800 85BEACH or (512) 475-1468 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 334 Center for Marine Conservation JI -,Row, And they're off Volunteers get ready to clean the beach in Texas. I... @:N4%;OX)k Center for Marine Conservation 335 460- A v, Navy personnel helping to reoord debris collected from Fisherman Island, Virginia. 336 Center for Marine Conservation VIRGINIA September 14 and 21, 1991 Ocean Beaches: 1,211 Volunteers Coordinated by: Dr. Joseph Silvio 56 Miles Cleaned Audubon Naturalist Society 18,027 Pounds of Debris Collected 8940 Jones Mill Road 476 Data Cards Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (301) 652-5964 Chesapeake Bay: Coordinated by: Robert Dean Clean the Bay Day Inc. 1204 Shawn Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (804) 427-6606 We had another "turn around" day for the Third Annual Assateague Island Beach Cleanup, with torrential rains just prior to signup time and brilliant sunshine when we hit the beach. This year, 180 volunteers cleaned 14 n-dles of wild beach on Assateague and four n-dles on Wallops Island, removing approximately 10 tons of trash. There were noticeably fewer plastic items, a greatly reduced number of tires, but a far greater amount of lumber and wood, In general, the beaches looked much less littered than in the past two years. I think everyone had a terrific time and the beach looked marvelous at the day's end. We look forward to the 1992 Beach Cleanup. Joseph Silvio The 1991 Hampton Roads participation in the International Coastal Cleanup produced both an increase in volunteers, miles cleaned, and amount of debris collected. Because of Desert Storm and the vast amount of military infrastructure located in Hampton Roads, the military involvement was greatly reduced. Significant reduction also occurred during the "Clean The Bay Day" June cleanup. But 1992 should see everyone home safe and sound and we hope for a great turnout for both cleanups. While Virginia has one of the largest resort beach areas in the world, we also have many n-dles; of inland waterways, which can carry debris from inland sights to the coast. To combat this source of marine debris, many cleanups in the Hampton Roads areas focus on inland waterway. Even those places accessible only by canoe are tackled by dedicated volunteers determined to get every last piece of trash they see. We did experience a large increase in participation from scouting groups. Because of this, we have developed a scout patch that can be earned during the 1992 cleanup. Robert Dean Center for Marine Conservation 337 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF VERGININS BEACH DEBRIS Plastic 66.31 . ............. . .. ............... Cloth 1.12 Rubber 1,82 -,K ... .. ...... Woo d 4.31 ........... .. ........ .. ...... ........ ....... .......... . . . . . ...... . .. ....... ........... ...... aper 8 --------------- -------------- ------------- ----- - ------- Glass 9.91 Metal 8,53 VIRGINIVS 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 22,160 21.40 2. Plastic pieces 7,066 6.82 3. Foamed plastic pieces 6,493 6.27 4. Glass pieces 5,409 5.22 5. Plastic food bags/wrappers 5,006 4.83 6. Metal beverage cans 4,277 4.13 7. Plastic caps/lids 4,173 4.03 8. Paper pieces 3,647 3.52 9. Plastic straws 3,573 3.45 10. Glass beverage bottles 3,559 3.44 11. Lumber pieces 3,288 3.17 12. Foamed plastic cups 3,136 3.03 Total 71JI787 69.31 338 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VIRGINIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 12.00- P 11.01 e r 10.00- C e n t 8.00- 0 f t 0 6.00- t d 4.00- e b r 2.41 I - 1.81 8 2.00 1.19 0.81 0.21 0.03 0.00 1 1 Bottles Com.Fish Gulley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Wallops Island 59.07 Lumber pieces Assateague Island 63.95 Lumber pieces Baytree Beach 36.68 Cardboard pieces York River 66.23 Cigarette butts James River 52.12 Glass beverage bottles ,Stuart Gardens 56.43 Cigarette butts/ foamed plastic cups Mill Point 71.44 Cigarette butts Grandview 49.40 Glass pieces Buckroe Beach 64.25 Cigarette butts Langley AFB 69-86 Plastic food bags/wrappers Fisherman's Island 59.80 Metal beverage cans Portsmouth 74.23 Cigarette butts Oceanview 62-60 Cigarette butts Lynnhaven 69.65 Cigarette butts Virginia Beach Resort Area 80.36 Cigarette butts Sandbridge 64.70 Cigarette butts False Cape State Park 74.11 Plastic pieces Center for Marine Conservation 339 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Wallops Island balloon Star States Co. (WSFS) Assateague Island plastic bucket Texaco Hydraulic Oil, Drew Oil Co., Cranston, RI 02920 balloon Chartered Health Plan balloon w/ribbons Tri M Corp. plastic hat Combustion Engineering James River plastic container Sea, lake and Shore Bait Co. Buckroe shopping cart Food Lion Portsmouth plastic shipping wrapper Tastee Freez, Int. Oceanview blanks carton Navy dye marker Dye Chem bait bag, 8 oz. Jack's Bait, P.O. Box 152, Currituck, NC 27929 bait bag, 16 oz. Harrison's Boathouse, Norfolk, VA 23503 plastic grate Cumberland Chattanooga, Tenn. military ID Thomas W. Trumbauer Lynnhaven hat Sanford Bros. False Cape State Park key Boys Club FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Assateague Island Germany milk carton Japan plastic bottle "Arabic" milk carton "Greek" plastic bottle STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Sea gull, entangled in monofilament line 37 dead monarch butterflies Sea gull, entangled in fishing line 20 dead horseshoe crabs 2 stone crabs, entangled in monofilament net 3 dead sea gulls 2 horseshoe crabs, entangled in fish net 2 dead turtles 1 injured duck 1 dead bird 1 dead duck 340 Center for Marine Conservation MOST PECULIAR ITEMS REPORTED: Wallops Island Nike sneaker, shotgun shells, goggles. Assateague Island transn-titter, aqua sock, mylar balloons for twins (1 boy, 1 girl), part of boat with rudder, leg bone?, brick, 3 foot yellow plastic box, acetylene tank, child's tea cup, florescent zone markers, kite tail, plastic cigar holder, funny sunglasses, pills James River peach basket, flip flops, golf ball, car trim off a 72 Nova, human waste, lawn chair, springboard, earplug, high top sneaker, ceramic resistor, paint can, floating chair, cinderblock Stuart Gardens men's drawers, telephone pole, life preserver, mask Mill Point sewer lid, disk brakes, swimming trunks Grandview 1/2 bushel basket, 12 foot metal cable, plastic decoy bird, screen, counter top, kitchen shelf, beach chair, bra and underwear, shotgun shell casing, eye glasses, alun-dnum decking Buckroe Beach plastic carton lid 2 foot x 3 foot, underwear, flip flop, panty hose, condom ring, baby cup, shotgun shell, chicken bones, corn cob, firecracker Langley AFB shotgun shells Portsmouth shoes, blue ball, insulation Oceanview fired cartridge, blank bullet casings, 4 foot x 10 foot plastic anti-erosion netting, magnesium battery, rubber tube, life boat tag, fecal matter, part of a windshield, $1.00, pink shorts, button, 4 full beer cans, military ID, sunglasses, 1/2 transistor radio w/batteries, roofing tiles, lottery tickets, 12 gauge shotgun shell, quarter, vehicle door Lynnhaven photo album, piece of paper with the words "assignment kill die tonight perish", plastic fishing chair, gallon garbage can (it came in handy!), 2 refrigerator magnets, full bottle of dandruff shampoo, underwear, tennis balls, plastic army men, racquetballs, firecrackers, glasses, hairbrush Sandbridge underwear, 18 foot x 20 foot blue tarp, marijuana cigarette, knife handle, ladies panties-stained, surfboard piece, tennis shoes, diver's flipper False Cape State Park McDonald's bag with live mouse inside eating a piece of hamburger, brown paper bag used as a porta-potty!, underwear, tail pipe piece, unopened mail Center for Marine Conservation 341 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VIRGINWS BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 0.96 0.93 17- p p 0.61 0.8- c14- 13.52 0.66 n13 t ........... .. ......... t12- K:i -- ------------ 11.01 0.61 f .......... f 10- 9.28 t ... .... t 9- t t 0.4 . . . . . . . . . . . d 6- d b b* r 4- .... . . 0.2 K*K 3- .... 2- .......... 0- 0 j- Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste a 6 7.52 6- 7- p p 5.86 t t 4- 5- f f t 3.02 t 4- 0 t t 2.41 1 3- 2.54 d 2- d b b 21 'Lai 0 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 342 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VIRGINWS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 4- P3.5- 3.3 P 0.8- a 3- a t2.5- 0 0.6- f 2.04 f t 2- t t 0.4- 0.37 11.5- 0.35 1.32 0.32 d d b b 0.21 ..... mom ....... 0.2- .... ..... ...... ........... 0.5 J 0= . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON VIRGINIA'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Dr. Joseph Silvio Audubon Naturalist Society P 8940 Jones Mill Road . 0.8- r Chevy Chase, MD 20815 C (301) 652-5964 n t a0.0- f OR t 0 t Robert Dean 10.4- Clean The Bay Day, Inc. d 1204 Shawn Drive b Virginia Beach, VA 23456 r0.2- (804) 427-6606 0.12 0.03 0.06 0.03 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 0-- 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 343 I 344 Center for Marine Conservation VIRGIN ISLANDS COASTWEEKS Coordinated by: Robin Freeman 70 Volunteers St. Croix Environmental Association 4 Miles Cleaned P. 0. Box 3839 4,000 Pounds of Debris Collected St. Croix, VI 00822 (809) 774-1989 St Croix Environmental Association coordinated cleanups on three consecutive Saturday mornings-one in the west end, one in the east end, and on n-dd-island. Each was a cooperative effort of private citizens, government agencies, civic and educational organizations, and local businesses. The Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation provided trucks for each of the cleanups', as well as bags, gloves, rakes, refreshments (donated by the V.I. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and about a dozen personnel, including a lifeguard). Some of the employees were on their day off and came as volunteers, according to Susan Larsen, the public information officer for HPR, who coordinated her agency's part in COASTWEEKS. She added that Charles McAlpin brought his fan-dly to all three cleanups and provided refreshments for everyone. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources also participated, donating trash bags and providing a boat and men to clean up debris from mangroves in Salt River Bay. William Thomas, a.k.a. "Cheech," was beach captain of the west end cleanup, where about 20 people collected about 110 bags of trash between Sprat Hall and the West End Beach Club. Both of those establishments and the Sundowner provided drinks, bags, and restroom facilities for the volunteers. A long-term maintenance project is a spin-off of that cleanup. Mount Eagle Corporation has donated six 55-gallon drums to be used as trash barrels along that stretch of beach, and "Cheech" and Pat Branno have volunteered to empty the barrels when needed. Students from the Montessori school will paint the drums. A similar maintenance program is needed in the east end, according to Jane Keller, who was co-captain with Rita Gates of the cleanup between Green Cay Marina and Chenay Bay. They had about 20 volunteers who collected about 60 bags of trash, including a toilet seat and a car muffler, and then participated in a raffle. Prizes were donated by Baker Street Sound, Deep End Bar, Solitude Store, Luncheria Mexican Restaurant, Sailboat Supply, Out of the Blue, Grog & Spirits, and Cafe Madeleine. Chenay Bay Resort contributed bags and refreshments. Kiran (YBrian was captain of the rridd-island cleanup at Salt River. Because the beach at Columbus Landing was relatively litter-free, she took half of the volunteers to a boat launching area on the Salt River Road, where "we picked up tons of trash that would have ended up in the water at the next big rain." Aluminum cans were separated from other debris at all the cleanups and were taken away by My Brother's Table, the Frederiksted soup kitchen, for recycling. Robin Freeman Center for Marine Conservation 345 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF VIRGIN ISLANDS'BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 52.55 ... .. ...... ... .......... .................. .... . ....... .......... ..... ..... . ............. . .......... .......... Rubber 1.17 ............................ Cloth 1.42 .......... ... ......... .................... Wood 4.16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ............ Paper 6.68 Metal 21,3 Glass 12.72 VIRGIN ISLANDS'1"l DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Metal beverage cans 1,695 13.26 2. Foamed plastic pieces 846 6.62 3. Glass pieces 779 6.10 4. Plastic cups/utensils 751 5.88 5. Plastic pieces 740 5.80 6. Glass beverage bottles 663 5.19 7. Plastic straws 587 4.59 8. Plastic food bags/wrappers 421 3.29 9. Lumber pieces 369 2.89 10. Paper pieces 351 2.75 11. Plastic caps/lids 318 2.49 12. Cigarette butts 317 2.48 L@l Total 7,837 61.34 346 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS'BEACH DEBRIS: 24.00- 23.80 22.00- P e r 20.00- C e 18.00- n t 16.00- 0 f 14.00- t 12.00- 0 t a 10.00- I d 8.00- e b 6.00- r 4.00- 3.00 2.36 2.00 - 0.96 0.27 0.35 0.03 1 0.00- Bottles Com.Fish Galley ope'r.to.Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Items Reported St. Croix 47.16 Metal beverage cans Hassel Island 36.54 Metal beverage cans St. Thomas 57.52 Foamed plastic pieces Red Hook 53.57 Metal beverage cans Mary's Creek 71.28 Plastic pieces Brewer's Bay 40.38 Glass beverage bottles Center for Marine Conservation 347 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Hassel Island papercups Carnival Cruise Line candy wrappers Carnival Cruise Line plastic Gourmet Gallery plastic slip sheet Amuri Extusion menu The Bridge Restaurant plastic cups Caneel Bay Hotel stamp Nurieux Ref #222 paperbox St. Thomas Dairies Market St. Thomas milk carton St. Thomas Dairies Market Jungle Juice box St. Thomas Dairies Market plastic ice bag St. Thomas Dairies Market Red Hook plastic cup Virgin Grand Hotel Mary's Creek plastic cup Caneel Bay Hotel beer holder Peter Island plastic cup Pusser's Landing, Tortola FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Hassel Island France plastic bucket St. Thomas China industrial gloves France plastic milk jug Bridel Mary's Creek Aruba plastic bottle France plastic wine bottle France plastic milk jug Puerto Rico plastic bottle Switzerland plastic container MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: St. Croix refrigerator pieces, muffler Hassel Island chair St Thomas underwear wasteband, cardboard w/sponge on bottom, can of yellow paint, short pant, towel, screwdriver, floor tiles, tube of cream, potato peeler Mary's Creek toothbrush, 3 lb. Ricotta cheese container, pen that still worked after being in the sea, cloth hat, lubricant jelly, old pottery, champagne bottle, money, entire set of clothing (pants, socks, shirt, shoes), plastic Frisbee, underwear, shorts Brewer's Bay underwear, deodorant, bras, shoes 348 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS'BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 38- 1 - 36- 34- p 32- p 0.8- 30- 28- 26.08 25.69 28- 23.8 t t 24- ------- 0.61 x": i: j .. ... .... . 0.6- 0 22- ..... f f 20- . . . . . . .. . . . . . t 0.47 . . . . . . .... nAA ]--i:K i@i@i .......... t . . . . . . . . . . t 16 0.4- 14- .... ... KO . .. ....... d 12- d 0.27 10 b b r 0.2- . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... ........... - - - - - - - - - - - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 4.1 a- 7.74 4- ......... . p p 7- 3 ............ t 31 2. t ................ ... @w ... ........ ...... .. .. t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........t 4- t 2 ... ............. t . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . ....... . ... ..... .. . . ...... d d .............. 2.30 b b 2- 1.73 r ............. ....... ...... . ............ ........ .. .... ........ ........................... ............ . . . . . 0- 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 349 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VIRGIN ISLANDS'BEACH DEBRIS: (cont) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2.5- 1 - P 1.99 P . 2- 0.8- r n t t ,1.5- ,0.6- f f t t 0 0 t t 0.4 1 1 0.-9-6---- 10.4- 0.35 d d ........ N X b b 0.23 .. ..... .... .. .. ...... ...... r 0.5- 0.2- DA9 -------------- -. .................... 0 0- Trends in Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDS' 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: ST. CROIX P Rita Gates . 0.8- r P.O. Box 24263 C Gallows Bay, V1 008244263 n t (809) 778-7201 , 0.6- f I CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS 0 t 0.4- d b f0.2- 0.03 0.08 0-- 0 0 1988 1989 1990 1991 350 Center for Marine Conservation I Center for Marine Conservation 351 Z" -41 7- 7 XIF 5", 77 Washington's cleanup is a family affair at Seattle's Alki Beach as three-year old Chiistie Marie helps Dad dean the beach. 352 Center for Marine Conservation HWEs Puget Sound Bank 0 Home of the Puget Sound Fund WASHINGTON L September 7, 21 and 22,1991 Coordinated by: Joan Hauser-Crowe Arlene Brooks 3,968 Volunteers Washington State Parks 21520 SE 346 60 Miles Cleaned 7150 Clearwater Lane Auburn, WA 98002 34,900 Pounds Collected Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 833-8747 235 Data Cards (206) 753-5759 David Parent Janet Cooper Puget Sound Bank DNR, Aquatic Lands 1119 Pacific Ave. Mail Stop, QW-21 Tacoma, WA 98402 Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 593-3770 (206) 664-0312 It has now been twenty years since the first initial beach cleanup by the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association members. During this time, many volunteer hours have been spent and many cubic yards/tons of litter and marine debris have been picked up in the name of environrnental concerns and the protection of our natural resources. In cooperation with several groups and organizations (Good Sam, Telephone Pioneers, scouts, schools) Mary Quehm, Dave Harrison and Linda Jessen, Region Chairmen, found 1991 was another successful year as 1184 volunteers, an increase of 334, took to the beach, volunteered 9184 hours to pick up 109 cubic yards of litter and debris along 60 n-dles of coastline. By the time they had returned home from this weekend activity, they had traveled 127,027 miles. Co-sponsors of this annual event are Washington State Parks and Recreation Comn-dssion and the Department of Ecology. Their time and effort is greatly appreciated, as well as that from the local communities, merchants, and service groups that have participated through support in various ways. Arlene Brooks Nearly 17.5 tons of marine debris and litter were removed from 54 Puget Sound beaches on September 7,1991, by 2,784 volunteers from Puget Sound Bank. The event, the fourth annual"Puget Sound Bank Beach Cleanup Day" was sponsored by the bank's Puget Sound Fund. Cleanup sites ranged from the San Juan Islands in the north to Olympia in the south. The largest single cleanup occurred at Tacoma's Waterfront Park where 412 volunteers removed 3.95 tons of trash. Among the items found were: a push lawn mower, balloons, one gallon container of oil, dirty diapers, tires, dental tools, surgical gloves, boat battery, and a Shop Vac. Many locations reported numerous syringes, needles and condoms, as well as the usual assortment of broken glass, cigarette filters, and fast food containers. Dead animals included sea gulls and seal pups. The cleanup was covered by two television stations, three radio stations, four major daily newspapers and nine weeklies. David Parent Center for Marine Conservation 353 PERCENT COMPOSMON OF WASBOINGTON'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 56,07 . . ...... ..... ... ... ......... ..... ... .. .. ... ... .. .... ..... .... .. . ............ . . .. .... ... ............ .......... . ........... . ..........- .......- .......... . . .. .............. . ............. .. .... ... .. ....... ............ ..... ..... ... ... .. .... .. .. . ..... .... ... .......... ..... . ..... .... ............... ......... .... . ------------ ............ . ............... . .............. . ........... . oth 0,89 .......... . .............. .... Oood 1.14 .......... Rubber 2.12 ..... ........... ..... ..... Paper 11,2 Metal 15,38 Glass 13.21 WASHINGTON'S 1991 DEKTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 12,270 17.66 2. Paper pieces 3,944 5.68 3. Glass pieces 3,787 5.45 4. Metal beverage cans 3,599 5.18 5. Glass beverage bottles 3,490 5.02 6. Plastic food bags/wrappers 3,367 4.85 17. Plastic pieces 3,106 4.47 8. Metal bottle caps 2,945 4.24 9. Foamed plastic pieces 2,800 4.03 10. Plastic caps/lids 2,332 3.36 11. Metal pull tabs 2,093 3.01 1@. Plastic beverage bottles 1,447 2.08 Total 45,180 65.03 354 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF WASHINGTON'S BEACH DEBRIS: 22.00- 20.06 20.00- P e 18.00- r C e 16-00- n t 14.00 0 f 12.00 t 0 10.00- t a 1 8.00- d 8 6.00- b r 4.00- 2.00 2.13 1.97 1-6 0.73 0.24 0.13 0.00-- 01, 1 -Ir- Bottles Com.Fish Galley Operate. Rec.Fish Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported San Juan 77.59 Foamed plastic pieces King 68.40 Plastic pieces Pierce 57.56 Cigarette butts Kitsap 52.12 Cigarette butts Gray's Harbor 65.21 Cigarette butts Pacific 71.47 Plastic food bags/wrappers TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Types of Debris Source Indicated Kitsap battery Military Ind., Missouri 4 1 several balloons Exeter Lines, Ltd.-Luxury Dinner Pacific shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Line plastic bags Princess Cruise Line Center for Marine Conservation 355 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks King Canada 20 liter container Exxon, Nuto H46 bait box Vancouver Bait Co., British Columbia Scandinavia can of lubricant Kitsap Korea sales slip Gray's Harbor Japan food containers laundry detergent bag juice bottle hard plastic West Germany milk carton Pacific Japan whiskey bottle Oriental food container STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Sea gull with entangled feet, could still fly 32 dead birds Dead sea gull, entangled in fishing line 10 dead sea gulls Dead crab, entangled in fishing line 6 dead crabs 4 dead seals 2 dead pelicans 1 dead tern 1 dead dog 1 dead cat 1 dead rat MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: King portable electric cooler, bike sprocket crank and one pedal, car seat, safety helmet, part of fiberglass boat, full set of woolie underwear, shotgun shells, part of computer printer Pierce floppy disk, skeleton key, flea collar, Fred Flintstone figure, part of old stove, fanny pack, red lace panties, large onion on a stick Kitsap empty douche bottle, broken wooden chair, thong, popsicle stick, men's underwear Gray's Harbor Radio Shack Stereo Mate cassette stereo, baby bottle, kitchen sink, metal vice, bowling ball, golf balls, full case of beer, blankets, windshield wipers, pacifier, motorcycle tank, rug, tile, water bed, baster w/flexible tube, pillow, full bottle of wine, bike reported to police, foam cushion, zebra-striped panties, baby shoe, radio antenna, ceramic dishes, watch, keys, pom pom, tool kit, lipstick, lawn chair, sleeping bag, flashlight, part of a dock, door hinge, auto drive shaft, kazoo, piece of rebar, $55, 10 foot black plastic plank, Coke bottle w/40 live bees, 2 mating slugs on a beer bottle, gold-plated Seiko watch, check for $5,000, beer bottle with dog poop in it, carrots, foam mattress, roach clip, arrow, hair clip, rubber boot, car pipe Pacific kite anchor, rubber squid, head for model A Ford, polish, bug spray, large round piece of electronic gear, prescription bottle w/pills 356 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF WASHINGTON'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec. Fishing Gear 26- 25.27 24- p 22- p 0.8- 0.77 f 20.00 20- - 0.73 'K n is- On t 0.63 n A 0 Is- 0.8- K-K f 14- t t t 12- m. ......... .......... t 0.4- K*X11 *K 1 10- ............ d d a- ................ b ......... b - - - - - - r r .. ....... .. 0.2- . .............. 4- ........... ............ .......... ........... ..... . .... .... ...... ....... ... ..... 2:L . . . . .. . . . . . .... ......... X.......... 0 0 Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 6- 5.8 6.49 6.09 p 5- p 6- r 4.1 ........... ...... 4- . ........... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... t ........... ... ....... ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . f f 4- ............ .... ....... .. .......... .... ........... t 3 .... ....... .... t 0 .. ............. t t 3- a 2.13 d 2- ............... 2.2 d 1.97 2- b b ............... . .......... NEM ... . ..... . .................. K* 0- 0 ........ 1988 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 357 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF WASHINGTON'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 2.84 1 P P 0.8- r r t t 0 1.64 0.0- f t t 0 0 1 t ...... 1.1.9...... 0.4- 0.38 0.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... d 0.24 b b r0.2- 0- 0 Trends in Medical Waste P . 0.8- r t 00.8- f t 0 t a0.4- d b r0.2 0.18 0.14 0.13 0.05 . ... . ..... .... .... ... . ............. ............ . .. .... . .. 0- 1988 1989 1990 1991 358 Center for Marine Conservation FOR INFORMATION ON WASB[INGTON'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Puget Sound: David Parent Puget Sound Bank 1119 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 (206)593-3770 OR Ocean Beaches: Janet Cooper Department of Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Lands Mail Stop QW-21 Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 664-0312 OR Arlene Brooks 21250 SE 346 Auburn, WA 98002 (206) 833-8747 OR Joan Hauser-Crowe Washington State Parks 7150 Clearwater Lane Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 753-5759 CLEANUP DATE:- September 12,19-20,1992 Center for Marine Conservation 359 360 Center for Marine Conservation 9 9 GREAT LAKE S BEACH WISCONSIN SWEEP September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Kae Donlevy 61 Volunteers Lake Michigan Federation Volunteer Coordinator .5 Mile Cleaned 647 West Virginia Street, Suite 301 1,240 Pounds of Debris Collected Milwaukee, WI 53204 31 Data Cards (414) 271-5059 This was the first year Wisconsin participated in CMC's International Coastal Cleanup. Two beaches were swept clean as part of the Great Lakes Beach Sweep sponsored by the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. The Milwaukee office of the Lake Michigan Federation coordinated the two cleanups in Bay View and Kenosha, Wisconsin. Bay View, a suburb of Milwaukee, had more than 900 pounds of trash swept off a quarter-n-dle stretch of beach. This broke down into approximately 8,000 items, including more than 2,600 cigarette butts and over 1,200 styrofoarn pieces. Some odd finds were a pair of rubber numchucks, linoleum flooring, two pacifiers, three tires, a 200-pound metal ring, and enough clothes to make two complete outfits. The volunteers in Kenosha, located 40 n-dles to the south of Milwaukee, removed more than 4,000 items from their beach, including about 1,200 cigarette butts and an equal number of plastic pieces. Our enthusiastic trash and data collectors included volunteers from the Lake Michigan Federation and Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, employees of Wisconsin Electric Co., First Wisconsin National Bank, CBC Environmental Laboratories, and concerned citizens in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Sponsors were First Brands Corporations, which supplied the trash bags, Pioneer Industrial Products of Willard, Ohio, which provided latex gloves, and Illinois Tool Works, which funded media kits and promotional efforts. We look forward to involving every coastal county in the state to contribute to the cleanup efforts in'92. Lake Michigan Federation is establishing a "Shorekeeper" program in which community groups adopt and are responsible for a stretch of beach. Milwaukee has its first beach adopted and hopes to have more groups sign up as the year progresses. The Milwaukee office of IMF is planning a yearly spring cleanup for coastal counties in Wisconsin in which we hope to get local schools to participate. We want to establish a computer network of vital statistics of these beaches using the school computer network systems and hope to share the data obtained with other Great Lakes communities with similar programs. Kae Donlevy Center for Marine Conservation 361 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF WISCONSIN"S BEACH DEBRIS: .. .......... . .......... .......... ..... .... . .............................. P I a s t i c78.25 .... .. .. .. ........ . . ....... .. ..... ..... ........................ ............ ........... . 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Paper 3.93 ... ... ........... ... . . ..... .............. ........... ................... ......... .... - - .................... . .... ...... . ...... .................... .. . ................. ............................... ...... .... . ......................... . ...................... ........... Metal 5.36 ........... . .............. Glass 8.72 WISCONSIN"S DIRTY DOZEN: TotalNumber Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 3,386 29.35 2. Plastic pieces 11184 10.26 3. Foamed plastic pieces ,069 9.27 4. Plastic straws 1,064 9.22 5. Glass pieces 923 8.00 6. Plastic caps/lids 516 4.47 7. Plastic food bags/wrap pers 366 3.17 8. Paper pieces 288 2.50 9. Metal bottle caps 191 1.66 10. Foamed plastic packaging 177 1.53 11. Plastic cups/utensils 162 1.40 12. Metal pieces 145 1.26 Total 9,471 82.09 362 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF WISCONSIN'S BEACH DEBRIS: 5.00- 4.58 P 0 4.00- r C 0 n t 0 3.00- f t 0 t a 2.00- 1 d 0 b r 1.00- 0.57 0.35 0.31 0.10 0.16 0.08 0.00- Elm wmp@- Bottles Sewage Galley Operate. Com.FishRec.Fish Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTIC OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Bay View Beach 75.06 Cigarette butts Alford Park Beach 85.43 Cigarette butts La Belle City Beach 13.40 Glass beverage bottles TRACEABLE DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Bay View Beach "Gulf Lite" Rickett & Colman flare Lakeside Fusee FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 363 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Bay View Beach pacifier, underwear, shorts, dog tooth, Thermos, shotgun casings, cork, lipstick, nurn chucks, car battery, "Caution" flag for buried natural gas line Alford Park Beach shotgun wadding La Belle City Beach photograph and Polaroid camera, sandle, coat hanger, cement anchor, sunglasses, iron sailboat rudder, tennis shoe, boat lamp, broken stem wine glass, stove grease catcher TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF WISCONSIN'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from Wisconsin's cleanup has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot yet be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON WISCONSIN'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Dan Burke Lake Michigan Federation 647 West Virginia St., Suite 301 Milwaukee, Wl 53204 (414) 271-5059 CLEANUP DATE: September 26,1992 364 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 365 366 Center for Marine Conservation BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COASTWEEKS Coordinated by: Dr. Gillian Cambers 32 Volunteers Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer 5 Miles Cleaned Conservation and Fisheries Dept. 1,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Government of the British Virgin Islands 10 Data Cards Tortola, British Virgin Islands CMC cleanup coordinators were pleasantly surprised when they received data cards from a cleanup in the British Virgin Islands. Prior to the 1991 cleanup, we were not aware that anyone in the British Virgin Island had copies of the data card! This data was collected by a group of school children on the island of Tortola from an area known as Road Reef. This data provides our first look at the marine debris problem in the British Virgin Islands and we hope to learn even more from future cleanups. Lisa K. Younger Coordinator, International Coastal Cleanup Center for Marine Conservation 367 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 50,12 Cloth 1.68 Rubber 2.9 .......... - - ----------- Glass 14.23 Paper 8,48 Wood 9.06 Metal 13.53 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 1"I DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Glass beverage bottles 125 7.26 2. Plastic cups/utensils 118 6.85 3. Metal beverage cans 103 5.98 4. Plastic trash bags 97 5.63 5. Plastic beverage bottles 89 5.17 6. Miscellaneous plastic bags 66 3.83 7. Foamed plastic pieces 63 3.66 8. Paper pieces 56 3.25 9. Lumber pieces 54 3.14 10. Plastic caps/lids 51 2.96 11. Plastic rope 50 2.90 12. Glass pieces 47 2.73 TOTAL 919 53.37 368 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: 22.00- 20.38 20.00- P e 18.00- r C e 16.00- n 't 14.00- 0 f 12.00- t 9.93 0 10.00- 8.00- d e 6.00- 5.28 b r 4.00- 2.44 2.00 .58 0.06 0. 00 0.00- 1 1 1 Bottles Galley Com.FishOperate.Rec.Fish Sawage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Data was collected for only one zone, Road Reef. TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported '2_44 0 Center for Marine Conservation 369 STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIEFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports None reported I dead turtle MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from the British Virgin Islands cleanup has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. 370 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 371 \k@ F -Ok L A&V A local focrtball team take time out from their regular schedule to dean the beach at St. John, New Brunswick 372 Center for Marine Conservation CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) September 22 and 28,1991 Coordinated by: Rose Bennett 725 Volunteers New Brunswick Museum 57 Miles Cleaned 277 Douglas Avenue 21,920 Pounds of Debris Collected St. John, New Brunswick 171 Data Cards Canada E2K 1E5 (506) 658-1842 The New Brunswick Museum has been involved in the coordination of coastal cleanups since 1989, and the 1991 cleanup has been the most successful to date. Volunteer participation has increased as well as coverage of our coastline. It was encouraging to see that cleanup results on beaches that have been cleaned for the third year have shown a decrease in domestic debris. Our efforts over the past few years have been rewarded. September 1991 provided an exceptional month for cleanups in New Brunswick. Most cleanups enjoyed the assistance of Mother Nature in providing dry, sunny conditions. In Saint John (local zone of the New Brunswick Museum) five beaches were cleaned. It was our good fortune at one beach to have a "football" team ("Lancaster Warriors!') come jogging down the road to practice on the mud flats. You can guess what we suggested they do with all that energy! Thanks team! In total 150 volunteers - including several local politicians - scattered themselves along Saint John coastal areas to see what the problem was, and to help the museum in this global effort of debris identification. Recycling of beach debris was initiated by individual participants at the cleanups. They took a personal interest in collecting recyclables along their beach and transporting them to the local recycling company. A few items were deposited at the museum by volunteers for identification: one leg bone of a young deer, one rib bone of a cow, and one recently dead sea gull. Some of the strangest items collected include; two Radio Sounds (weather measuring devices); and a "stress note" in a bottle-"teacher gone bankrupt again." The New Brunswick Museum has established a comn-dttee of local volunteers that will be active throughout the year. We hope to provide on going information to interested citizens, and help organize future cleanups more effectively. Problems associated with documenting debris on the data cards cleanup day will be focused on by organizing a sub-comn-dttee which will provide representatives at area beaches to accompany beach cleanup volunteers to ensure proper identification of the debris collected. As well, promoting the cleanups and motivating public response will be increased. Some communities may be becon-dng too confident that "others" are doing the work where environmental issues are concerned. We were pleased to assist the Center for Marine Conservation this year in their efforts to heighten awareness of and place special attention on the global problem of untreated landbased sewage draining into our oceans. Good luck to the CMC in their efforts over the next year! In conclusion, the New Brunswick Museum and the Museum@s beach cleanup organizing comn-dttee are very pleased with the support we received this year from volunteers around the province and businesses, and look forward to next year's project with equal success. A special thank you to the Center for Marine Conservation for their support through the 1991 campaign. Dale C. Nicholson Center for Marine Conservation 373 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF NEW BRUNSWICKS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 68,44 ......... .. .. . ...... .. . ............. ------- .......... .......... ... .. . . . . ...... ... ........ . . ........ ...... ...... . . ... ... .. .......... ...... ......... .... .......... .... .. . .. . ----- -------------------------------------- ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Cloth 1.24 Wood 1.28 Rubber 3.35 ... ....... . ........... . . . . .......... Paper 4,01 Glass 8,07 Metal 13.61 NEW BRUNSWICK'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic rope 12,522 12.07 2. Plastic caps/lids 6,858 6.61 3. Foarned plastic pieces 6,201 5.98 4. Plastic pieces 4,780 4.61 5. Foamed plastic packaging 4,663 4A9 6. Glass pieces 4,003 3.86 7. Glass beverage bottles 3,623 3.49 8. Metal pieces 3,461 3.34 9. Plastic sheeting shorter than 2 feet 3,344 3.22 10. Plastic oil /lubricant bottles 3,230 3.11 11. Plastic beverage bottles 3,159 3.04 12. Metal beverage cans 3,010 2.90 TOTAL 58,854 56.72 374 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW BRUNSWICK'S BEACH DEBRIS: 18.00- P 16.00- e r 14.32 C e 14.00- n 12.43 t 12.00- 0 f 10.00- t 0 t 8.00- d 6.00- e b 4.00- 3.66 r 3.29 2.00- 0.95 0.38 0.03 0.00 W I I Com.Fish Bottles Ga ley Operate. [email protected] Rec.Fish Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Items Reported St. John 51.65 Foamed plastic pieces Sackville/Dorchester 77.71 Plastic pieces Deer Island 73.20 Foamed plastic pieces Tabusintac 81.19 Foamed plastic pieces Campbell Island 83.86 Foamed plastic pieces Albert 81.79 Plastic rope Riverview 34.32 Glass pieces St. Andrews 60.82 Glass pieces Grand Manan Island 68.57 Foamed plastic pieces Chance Harbor 68.89 Plastic rope Center for Marine Conservation 375 TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Sackville/Dorchester plastic lobster trap tags Newfoundland Department of Fisheries Campbell Island two totes Connors Brothers, Ltd. FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reported 2 dead sea gulls, shot, and tangled in rockweed 46 dead sea gulls 2 raccoons I dead herring gull 1 dead seal 1 dead deer 1 black duck 1 rat MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: St. John mattress spring, horseshoe, pantyhose, ship parts, bus seat, car alternator Sackville/Dorchester telephone, birth control pack, washing machine Albert hockey equipment Riverview bedspring, grill, screwdriver, underwear Andrews wheelbarrow, $1 Grand Manan Island deodorant 376 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NEW BRUNSWICKS BEACH DEBRIS: Trends In Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends In Rec. Fishing.Gear 14- 19.91 p 12.43 p . 12- 0 0.8- r r n jo@ n t 9.06 t 0.6- 0.56 f g t 0.4- 0.38 ....... . . . . . d d b be r r 0.2 0.2- 0 L 0--- Trends In Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 18.03 5 4.71 is- xx@,xxx,, ....... . p p 4- 14.32 r 14- 10.7 3.6 3.80 t 0 3- 10- t t 2 d d b b r 4- 9- 0-- 0 0.38 0. @2 S- g g 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 377 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND'SOURCES OF NEW BRUNSWICKS BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste a- 1.2- 5.6 Pa- P I - r n t4- n t 0 3.29 0 f f 8.04 .: .. ......... t3- t 0.6 .10 0 0.56 t Ot 2- 0.4- d d b be 0.2- 0 0 Trends In Medical Waste FOR INFORMATION ON NEW BRUNSWICWS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: jarnie Steele Huntsman Marine lab. P Brandy Cove Road .0.8- r St. Andrews, New Brunswick Canada E2K 1E5 n t (506) 529-8958 00.6- f t CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS t 0.4- d b r0.2- 0- 0.07 0.06 @OO 3 1989 1990 1991 378 Center for Marine Conservation p 7;-7 Jim % Volunteers haul in a larger find at St. John, New Brunswick. Center for Marine Conservation 379 A :7 Moosehead Breweries and The Clean Nova Scotia Foundation's staff and farnfly "Beach Sweep" at Rainbow Haven Beach near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. :71)@@Illr,,@ s- 380 Center for Marine Conservation The Clean KIM Nova Scotia Foundation CANADA (NOVA SCOTIA) September 21 - 29,1991 Coordinated by: Randy Miller 2,000 Volunteers The Clean Nova Scotia Foundation 42.85 Miles Cleaned P.O. Box 2528, Station"M" 9,921 Pounds of Debris Collected Halifax, Nova Scotia 240 Data Cards Canada B3J 3N5 (902) 424-5245 The volunteer support for the fall Beach Sweep and Litter Survey held from September 21 to 29, 1991 across the province and organized by the Clean Nova Scotia Foundation and Moosehead Breweries, Limited, was high. Returned data cards indicated that 1,512 "sweepers!' visited 62 Nova Scotia shoreline locations. According to the actual numbers of materials requested by volunteer groups, the Foundation believes approximately 2,000 people actually participated. Beach Sweep volunteers also found dead marine animals. Some of this wildlife included 22 dead sea gulls, two dead seals, and a variety of other animals. Foreign debris items were also collected. Items from Japan, Germany, and the United States were identified. These items were predominantly made from plastic. Several peculiar items were indicated such as a bottle with a note inside, a leather jacket, two fire extinguishers, two record players, three shopping carts, a turkey baster, and two purses containing wallets and credit cards. One purse belonged to a woman from Arizona who lost her purse in June 1990. She was certainly surprised to learn of its whereabouts. Many thanks go to our sponsor, Moosehead Breweries, Lin-dted and the many volunteers who participated throughout the province. Randy Miller ( The Clea :Nova Scotia ou ti F:nd:aon Center for Marine Conservation 381 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF NOVA SCOTIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 57,44 .... .. . .... .......................... . ......... . ........... . . . . .... ....... . .. ..... ........... ..... .. ... ......... ... .. .-.... . ....... ... . . .. . .. .. ..... ... .. .... ........... ........ .. ....... ... .. - ---------- ------------------ ------ - ---------------- Cloth 1.15 .............. ....... ....................... .... :.. . ...........- .......... ....... .. ... ........ .... . . .... .. ...I................ .... ............... ... .... ............. . Rubber 3,67 . ......... o o d 5.15 .. ............... . .... ......................... .......... . .. . . ....................... ................ .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... . ............. ................ .............. ... ....... ........... ........... Metal 12.52 Paper 7.72 Glass 12.35 NOVA SCOTW S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic pieces 3,521 7.70 2. Glass pieces 3,121 6.83 3. Plastic rope 3,010 6.58 4. Foamed plastic pieces 2,256 4.94 5. Glass beverage bottles 2,086 4.56 6. Plastic caps/lids 2,041 4.46 7. Cigarette butts 1,764 3.86 8. Lumber pieces 1,731 3.79 9. Metal beverage cans 1,711 3.74 10. Plastic food bags/wrappers 1,561 3A1 11. Plastic beverage bottles 1,239 2.71 12. Paper pieces 1,061 2.32 Total 25,102 54.91 382 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NOVA SCOTIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 16.00- 14.36 P 14.00- e r C 12.00- e n t 10.00- 9.04 f t 8.00-1 t a 1 6.00- d 0 b 4.00- 3.63 r 2.24 2.00- 1.40 M 0.38 0.09 0.00- MIPM I Bottles Com.Fish Galley Operate. Sewage Rec.Fish Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Items Reported New Edinburgh 57.18 Glass pieces Scottis Bay 85.32 Plastic rope Trout River 39.09 Glass beverage bottles Invemess Town 67.29 Plastic food bags/wrappers Sandy Beach 46.98 Glass pieces Colindale Beach 52.10 Plastic rope Hantsport 46.77 Foamed plastic pieces Donnellens Brook 94.53 Plastic pieces Pennys Beach 41.18 Glass beverage bottles Avonport 48.13 Glass beverage bottles Carter's Beach 57.30 Glass beverage bottles Hunts Point 54.30 Glass beverage bottles Eagles Head 73.80 Plastic food bags/wrappers Sandhills Beach 49.86 Glass beverage bottles Stoney Island Beach 48.68 Glass beverage bottles Center for Marine Conservation 383 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE:- (cont.) Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Items Reported Cape Sable Island 40.17 Lumber pieces The Hawk 58.93 Plastic rope Crows Neck 56.22 Lumber pieces Long Lake 50-31 Plastic food bags/wrappers North Harbor 65.85 Plastic pieces Boulardarie 57AO Plastic pieces Ross Ferry 39.79 Plastic pieces Man'O War Point 57.14 Plastic pieces Sulis Cove 56AO Plastic rope Smiths Cove 58.51 Foamed plastic pieces Digby Waterfront 43A1 Glass beverage bottles Ragvette Beach 38.05 Glass pieces Canon Banks 42.67 Metal beverage cans Malagash Point 65.84 Foamed plastic pieces Havenside 54.08 Cardboard pieces Indian Beach 33.30 Glass pieces Malignant Cove 75.54 Plastic rope Dunns Beach 61.41 Plastic rope jimtown 21.78 Glass pieces Mahoney's Beach 51.72 Plastic cups/utensils Cape George 66.67 Foamed plastic' pieces Livingstones Cove 61.90 Plastic milk/water bottles Ballantynes Cove 42.37 Metal beverage cans Pomquet Beach 36.38 Lumber pieces Alder Acres 47.11 Lumber pieces Glasgow Head 52.99 Glass pieces WeymouthNorth 62.82 Plastic pieces Mauffette Beach 65.80 Plastic beverage bottles Cape St. Mary 72.92 Plastic rope Gilberts Cove 54.32 Plastic food bags/wrappers Dartmouth 76.67 Foamed plastic pieces Cow Bay 50.30 Plastic pieces Grand Desert Isle 2457 Glass pieces Queensland 56.10 Cigarette butts Rainbow Haven 52.69 Cigarette butts Cleveland Beach 65.79 Cigarette butts Lawrencetown 80.21 Foamed plastic pieces Crystal Crescent 40.18 Metal plastic pieces Fletcher's Lake 55.18 Foamed plastic pieces Penhorn Lake 43.41 Metal beverage cans Black Point 70.83 Plastic trash bags Ketch Harbor 59-63 Cigarette butts 384 Center for Marine Conservation TRACEABLE DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Gilbert's Cove USA bottle Cow Bay Germany electrical device USA balloon Grand Desert Isle Cuba cigar box Lawrencetown Japan toilet bowl cleaner Fletcher's Lake Japan car battery STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other reports Dead duck strangled in fishing line 22 dead sea gulls 2 dead ducks 2 dead seals 1 dead cat 1 dead deer 1 dead dog 1 dead mink 1 heron MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Scottis Bay fire extinguisher, propane cylinder Colindale Beach rubber belt Pennys Beach old copper kettle Avonport car parts Hunt's Point tricycle Cape Sable Island door to car The Hawk oil storage tank, badly rusted Ross Ferry car seat, car parts Man'O War Point screen window Smiths Cove windshield Digby Waterfront back of seat from bus, soap dish, engine Raguette Beach rug, battery Canon Banks two purses Malagash Point shower curtain, $2, bucket of oil Malignant Cove kid's bike Mahoney's Beach car parts Ballantynes Cove 5 golf balls Glasgow Head sink, chimney Gilbert's Cove pants, shoes, bike tire, razor Center for Marine Conservation 385 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: (cont.) Dartmouth mask Cow Bay ironing board, car windshield, barrel, rug Grand Desert Isle shovel, bed frame, fire extinguisher, muffler, bike Queensland needles, insoles Lawrencetown wind speed indicator Fletcher's Lake stove Penhorn Lake shopping cart, leather jacket Ketch Harbor bike seat, rake TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF NOVA SCOTIA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from Nova Scotia's cleanup has only been carried out for two years (1989,1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON NOVA SCOTWS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT- Randy Miller The Clean Nova Scotia Foundation P.O. Box 2528, Station"M" Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3N5 (902) 424-5245 CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS 386 Center for Marine Conservation I Center for Marine Conservation 387 388 Center for Marine Conservation CANADA (ONTARIO) September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Bill Best 12 Volunteers San-da 6.6 Miles Cleaned Ontario, Canada 70 Pounds of Debris Collected (519) 542-1684 Poor weather hampered Ontario's debut in the International Coastal Cleanup. Nonetheless, 12 intrepid volunteers turned out as part of the Great Lakes Beach Sweep. Since we only dida few kilometers on a relatively clean beach, our numbers are probably low compared to those of other beaches in the region. But similar to other areas, cigarette butts and plastic beverage containers and related items predominated. We expect a larger turnout next year, and we're sure our numbers will rise. Karen Fumweger Editor's Note: Data cards from Ontario's cleanup were mailed at the same time Canada was experiencing a postal strike. These cards never reached the CMC office. We hope the 1992 Ontario cleanup has better luck with both the weather and the postal service! Center for Marine Conservation 389 I I I 1 390 Center for Marine Conservation CUBA September 21,1991 Coordinated by: Dr. Luis Roberto Hernandez 17 Volunteers Department de Investigaciones 1.02 Miles Cleaned Museo Nacional de Historia Natural 320 Pounds of Debris Collected Capitolio Nacional 2 Data Cards Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba 011-539-63-2589 The 1991 cleanup occurring in Cuba actually had its start in CMC's Virginia office in the summer of 1991. CMC was hosting an intern from the Don-dnican Republic. Pedro Reyes assisted with many projects, one of which was to work on expanding the International Coastal Cleanup into the Caribbean. Pedro made contact with many groups, including the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural in Cuba. Time was short when we sent them an information packet including copies of the Spanish version of the Beach Cleanup Data Card. We were not even sure the package would reach the Museo in time. But luck was with us, as Cuba was able to join the 1991 cleanup and provide specific data on the trash littering Cuba's beaches. Lisa K. Younger Coordinator International Coastal Cleanup Center for Marine Conservation 391 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF CLTBXS BEACH DEBRIS: ............ .. . .... . .. ...... -11 .............. ............ .......................... Plastic 27.55 . ........... -........ .............................. .............. -.1 ..... .... ...... ..... ........ . ...... ...... ... ....... ........ ........... ........ .... ... Metal 25.91 ............... . ........ ...................... ............... I....... .. . . .. ... . . ............. . ......... ... . ...... ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . . I. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . Wood 1.87 ...... ...... - --------------------- Rubber 2,29 . . . . . . . . . .. . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cloth 2,67 ................. .......... ................... . ..... ............. . .. ........ Paper 2 lass 15.39 CUBA'S 1991 DEKTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Metal bottle caps 277 12.96 2. Glass pieces 272 12.72 3. Plastic caps/lids 219 10.24 4 , Paper pieces 116 5A3 5. Plastic pieces 108 5.05 Paper bags 108 5.05 6- Newspapers 106 4.96 7. Metal pieces 104 4.86 8. Metal wire 103 4.82 9. Paper cartons 64 2.99 10. Cigarette butts 61 2.85 11. Glass beverage bottles 57 2.67 Clothing pieces 57 2.67 12. Metal beverage cans 37 1.73 Total 11689 79.00 392 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CUBAS BEACH DEBRIS: 22.00- 20.18 20.00- P 8 18.00- r C e 16.00- n 't 14.00- 0 f 12.00- t 0 10.00- 8.00- d 0 6.00- b r 4.00- 2.00- 0.84 0-80 0-51B 0.33 0.28 0.00 0.00 Bottles Operate. sawaas Gulley Roo.FishCom.Fish Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Costa Litoral 29.96 Metal bottle caps Guanabo 27.26 Glass pieces and metal bottle caps TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 393 I STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CUBA'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection for Cuba's cleanup has been carried out for only one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. 394 Center for Marine Comervation N II Center for Marine Conservation 395 W", @41 SPIN P , 7,,,, 7t Ti rA rd q# z,7 4 TtIT'. TO A 10" 8@5TTERjENVIF@ Im Cyprus volunteers preparing to join in their country's first cleanup. 396 Center for Marine Conservation CYPRUS September 22,1991 Coordinated by: Andreas D. Demetropoulos 140 Volunteers National Coordinator for MEDPOL 1.37 Miles Cleaned Director, Fisheries Dept. /Ministry of Agriculture and 7,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Natural Resources 4 Data Cards Aeolou 13 Nicosia, Cyprus 011-357-2-365-955 People started gathering very early in the morning at the pre-agreed places in the towns of Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol for the long journey to the beaches (200 kilometers away from Nicosia). During the trip, members of the Friends of Akamas that were traveling in each bus talked to the participants about the ecological significance of the beaches to be cleaned, about the efforts to protect them and about the efforts to declare the entire peninsula a National Park. In the meantime, reporters had an open line for live transn-dssion of the entire operation over Radio Super. It was evident that for the most of the participants this was the first experience of an event like this, and they were quite enthusiastic about it. On the beaches they were joined by lots of other people from neighboring towns who had heard about the campaign over the radio. The cleanup started about 10:00 and lasted for about five hours with small breaks for sandwiches and soft drinks. They were all amazed by the unexpected variety of things found on the beaches as well as by their abundance. It was apparent that some people had worked very much in organizing the entire event, providing for even the smaller details (like recyclable gloves, for instance). They returned to their towns in the evening quite tired but also with the satisfaction of having contributed their little bit in fighting pollution and with a better understanding of the importance not only of cleanups but also of the prevention of pollution. From the comments made to the reporters, all would gladly participate in a similar event again. Andreas D. Demetropoulos Center for Marine Conservation 397 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF CYPRUS'BEACH DEBRIS: Metal 37.91 ............ -... ....... ...... ............ .............. . . ..... .... . ... ............ .. . ............ ........... ... ... ... ........... ...... ........... . ...... .. . .. .......... Cloth 0.84 Rubber 1.76 .. .......... .... Plastic 31.47 ... Wood 2.44 K K .................... Glass 7.89 Paper 17,69 CYPRUS'1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total t Reported Debris Collected 1. Metal beverage cans 650 26.02 2. Plastic cups/utensils 165 6.61 3. Metal bottle caps 150 6.00 4. Glass beverage bottles 135 5.40 5. Paper bags 130 5.20 6. Paper cups 105 4.20 7. Plastic milk/water bottles 102 4.08 8. Metal aerosol cans 100 4.00 9. Plastic beverage bottles 88 3.52 10. Plastic food bags/wrappers 78 3.12 11. Paper pieces 70 2.80 12. Plastic bleach bottles 69 2.76 Total i'm 73.74 398 Center for Marine Cor servation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CYPRUS"BEACH DEBRIS: 45.00- 40.95 40.00- P 0 r 35.00- C e n t 30.00 0 f 25.00 t 0 t 20.00- 15.00- d b r 10.00- 8.37 5.00- 1.92 0'60 0.04 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 mi I I I Bottles Galley Com.FishOperate. Medical Rec.Fish Sewage MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Data was collected for only one zone, Nicosia. TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 399 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF CYPRUS'BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection for Cyprus' cleanup has been carried out for only one year (1991) and the refore trends cannot be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON CYPRUS'1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Andreas D. Demetropoulos National Coordinator for MED POL Director, Fisheries Dept./Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Aeolou 13 Nicosia, Cyprus 011-357-365-955 CLEANUP DATE. COASTWEEKS 400 Center for Marine Cox servation ;77 VV- A-V- It1 'No An abundance of plastic collected from Cyprus beaches during the 1991 cleanup. Center for Marine Conservation 401 r I 402 Center for Marine Conservation ENGLAND September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Bill Foster 47 Volunteers North Devon Environmental Trust 12 Miles Cleaned Braunton Countryside Centre, Kaen Field Car Park 4,002 Pounds of Debris Collected Braunton, Devon EX33 1AA 9 Data Cards England 011-44-0271-816957 On Saturday mornin& September 21, over 40 volunteers traveled to six beaches along England's coast to begin the country's first beach cleanup as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. The North Devon Environmental Trust organized the event under the direction of Bill Foster, the manager of the Brauton Countryside Centre, who used the help of local /newspapers, radio stations, and television stations to spread the word to the area's citizens. The volunteers spent three hours collecting trash from appro)dmately twelve n-dles of coast. Following the cleanup, volunteers began to make debris displays to demonstrate to the press and to the public the magnitude of litter they found on their beaches. One such display, pictured in a local newspaper, presented the shocking amount of garbage collected by one person in the single morning the cleanup took place. With determined effort from mariners, government agencies, and continued vigilance and monitoring by beach cleanup volunteers, the coastline and seas will be a safer place for people, boats, and wildlife. Bill Foster Center for Marine Conservation 403 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF ENGLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: .... ... ........ . ....... Plastic 76.71 ...... ............. .. .. .... ....... .. .. . ........ . . . ........ ....... ... ........... x ::i*...::j:::,:" Cloth 1,65 . ..... ... ... .... . . Wood 1,68 ...... .. ....-...-....... Paper 1.83 Rubber 2.49 ..... ............ ------------ ---------------- ........ Glass 5.12 ----------- ........... Metal 10,53 ENGLAND'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Plastic trash bags 296 10.82 2. Plastic rope 247 9.03 3. Plastic pieces 185 6.74 4. Miscellaneous plastic bags 182 6.65 5. Plastic beverage bottles 178 6.51 6. Foamed plastic pieces 141 5.16 7. Metal beverage cans 134 4.90 8. Plastic fishing nets 104 3.80 9. Foamed plastic cups 90 3.29 10. Plastic caps/lids 86 3.14 11. Glass beverage bottles 80 2.93 12. Plastic bleach bottles 67 2.45 Total 1,790 65.45 404 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ENGLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: 20.00- 17.95 18.00- P 0 r 16.00- 15.38 C e 14.04 n 14.00- t 0 12.00 f t 10.00- 0 t a 8.00- I d 6.oo- 0 b 4.24 r 4.00- 2.00 1-54 0.95 0.00 on W 0.07 Bottles Galley Com.FishOperate.Rec.F[sh Me@lcal Se@age MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Woolacombe 64.38 Plastic beverage bottles Saunton 79.23 Miscellaneous plastic bags Crow Point 74.67 Plastic trash bags Croyde 84.57 Foamed plastic pieces TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 405 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Woolacombe Belgium antspray France washingliquid Greece oil container Saunton France preserved fruits Japan pharmacy bottles USA fuel stick Crow Point France coffee can STRANDED ANWOR ENTANGLED WILDLIEFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports None reported I dead gannet 1 dead sheep MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Saunton rocking horse, bed sheet TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ENGLAND'S BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from England's cleanup has been carried out for only one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON INGLAND'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Bill Foster North Devon Environmental Trust Braunton Countryside Centre, Kaen Field Car Park Braunton, Devon EX33 1AA England 01144-0271-816957 CLEANUP DATE: COASTWEEKS 406 Center for Marine Conservat ion I I I A I Center for Marine Conservation 407 I 0 1 I I k@ 408 Center for Marine Comserva ion GREECE -HELMEPA- September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Din-dtri Mitsasos 3,000 Volunteers Director General /HELMEPA 46.58 Miles Cleaned 5 Pergarnou Street 10,250 Pounds of Debris Collected NeaSmyrni 17121 Athens, Greece 011-30-1-935-3847 The call for a voluntary beach cleanup on 21 September 1991, organized by HELMEPA, received a positive response throughout Greece. Previous public awareness campaigns and mobilization efforts of this Association helped motivate those who warmly respond to our call. HELMEPA's invitation was announced through the press, on a local and national level, as well as on radio stations, and resulted in a wide participation of volunteers in spite of the limited time allowed for preparation. Those who responded to our call included: The Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace (N. Greece) Three municipalities Eight coastal communities Education Departments from 11 Prefectures 12 environmental organizations 70 Boy Scouts/Girl Guides Plastic remains the most abundant form of the garbage. Significant percentages are also materials which can be recycled, as alun-dnurn cans. The origins of most of the garbage are households. We are looking forward to continuing and strengthening our institutional cooperation. Din-dtri Mitsatsos Editor's Note: CMC began coordinating with Greece only a very short time before the 1991 cleanup. Due to this shortage of time, detailed data collection was not carried out in 1991. LI Center for Marine Conservation 409 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GREECE'S 1992 CLEANUP CONTACT: Din-dtri Mitsasos Director General/HELMEPA 5 Pergamou Street NEASmymi 17121 Athens, Greece 011-30-1-935-3847 CLEANUP DATE:- COASTWEEKS 410 Center for Marine Conservat !on f I I Center for Marine Conservation 411 7. 0 ko k 41 N" 7 N" ' 'V" V- 4, 'k WMiam Brown, US. Ambmsador to Ift-aeL parfidpates in Isra&s deanup. 412 Center for Marine Conservation ISRAEL September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Ellik Adler 1,500 Volunteers Head, Marine and Coastal Environmental Division 42 Miles Cleaned Ministry of the Environment 60,000 Pounds of Debris Collected P. 0. Box 6234 Jerusalem, Israel 91061 011-972-2-701606 Israel has two coastlines: the Mediterranean in the west and the Gulf of Elat (Aqaba) in the south. The Mediterranean coastline is about 200 kilometers long, whereas that of Elat is only 10 kilometers. It is estimated that about 2/3 of the Israeli population (more than three n-dllion people) is concentrated along the coastal plain. This is where the major cities of Israel and most of its industry are located. The beaches are used for harbors and anchorages, electrical power plants (which need vast quantites of water as coolant), oil and coal terminals, as well as sewer outfalls. In addition, these beaches are very attractive to bathers because they are covered by soft, fine quartz sand, because the water is warm most of the year, and because of the long hours of sunshine they enjoy. Indeed, during the summer vacation as well as weekends in the swimn-dng period (May-November), the beaches are crowded with bathers. All these intensive and variable activities cause, in one way or another, littering of the beach with solid waste. There are three sources to the litter which pollutes the Israeli coastline: a) land-based litter which results mostly from bathers who litter the beach but also from (illegal) dumping of construction, and other, waste on the beach; b) litter which was dumped from ships at sea and lands on the beach; c) litter which is disposed of on the beaches of Lebanon and which is carried with the littoral drift to the Israeli coastline. Cleanups of the Israeli beaches were carried out in the past in two forms. The Ministry for the Environment together with the coastal local councils have carried out a cleanup of most of the Israeli coastline once or twice a year, during the summer, since 1985. These were performed by contractors which were hired for that purpose. In addition, in the past, there were sporadic drives of groups of volunteers who conducted beach cleanups in their neighborhood. The 1991 cleanup operation was triggered by Dr. Roberta Weisbrod, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, who suggested to Mr. Ellik Adler, head of the Marine and Coastal Environment Division in the Ministry of the Environment, that Israel participate in the International Coastal Cleanup. Due to the shortage of time, it was thought at the beginning to carry out a token operation at one of the beaches. However, the enthusiastic response of the Rotary International Clubs to the suggestion that this club undertake to carry out this operation made it a nationwide endeavor. Abraham Golik Editor's Note: CMC began coordinating with Israel only a very short time before the 1991 cleanup. Due to this shortage of time, detailed data collection was not carried out. Center for Marine Conservation 413 FOR INFORMATION ON ISRAEVS 1992 CLEANUP CONTACT: Ellik Adler Head, Marine and Coastal Environmental Division Ministry of the Environment P. 0. Box 6234 Jerusalem, Israel 91061 011-972-2-701606 CLEA NUP DATE: September 18, 1992 414 Center for Marine Conservation F ARM, .0 PIT Ak- 'N11f US. Ambassador to Israel, William Brown, greets a ffilow volunteer. Center for Marine Conservation 415 . ....... .. ..... 4w 10-4 LW , ,, Fft@ is- A Staff frm Japan's deanup national office, handing out data cards and bags. 416 Center for Marine Conservation THE JAPAN MEAN PLANET! September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Yumi Kikuchi 6,600 Volunteers JEAN 150 Miles Cleaned 2-21-17 Azusawa 90,000 Pounds of Debris Collected Itabashi-iu Tokyo 174 Japan 011-03-5970-0851 The International Coastal Cleanup 1991 was a great success here in Japan with almost 7,000 participants, eight times more than last year, cleaning 150 n-dles of beaches and waterways, collecting 90,000 pounds of garbage. For the Earthday campaign, Kathy O`Hara and Jill Kauffman of CMC joined in to help us, giving us a lot of knowledge and strength in order to accomplish the cleanup. As Kathy says, "It's more than a garbage problem because it kills." This is not known yet in Japan. In 1992, we will be holding a national meeting for captains and coordinators and presenting a slide show so that all the people involved can share in the knowledge and make an action based on it. To deal with a fast growing cleanup campaign, the Cleanup National Office was established in Tokyo with regional offices in Kansai, Chubu, and Shikoku. As the campaign gets larger, the costs also grow, making our ends harder to meet. To solve the financial problems, we started to contact corporations and government agencies (Environment Agency, Fishery Agency, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Maritime Safety Agency). Fortunately, some of the corporations such as NEC, Sapporo Beer, Isetan, Sankus, ARSOA, and Hino Jidosya Green Fund are interested in participating in and sponsoring the cleanup. We are hoping that this company list will grow this year so we can finally be free of financial burden. The Environment Agency has chosen this cleanup as one of the official events of EARTH YEAR. We hope to get financial support, too! Without the help of the 200 captains throughout Japan, the cleanup in Japan would never have been possible. Without a letter from Maria Brown of CMC California, we could never have organized this wonderful event. I just want to say THANKS to each person involved. We are all part of the Earth and our lives derive from the OCEAN. Let's keep up the good work and do our best to heal the Earth, our mind and body. Our body is just a reflection of the Earth. If water is polluted, so is our body. When the ocean dies, so do we. Right? Yumi Kikuchi Sa%VE Center for Marine Conservation 417 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF JAPAN'S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 64.5 ........... . ...... ........... . .... .................... ....... ...... .... . ...... .. ... -1-1-1. .. ..... ...... -oiii ............. MMAIN .... ..... . . ...... ......... ............. . . ........ . .. . .................... ............ ............. .............. .......... ......................... ........... I.., ...- ..... ..... ..... ..... ... ... ...... --------------- 0% 1.4%8 ................ ..... Vub er 1 .......... .. ... . ....... ............... .............. .................... . . . ............. .. ... ... .......... Paper 5.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... ..... ....... .. ............ ............ ........... ............. ...........-............ .... --- .............: . ......................... ................. ........... Glass 6.06 . ............... ........ .......... Wood 8.58 Metal 14.15 JAPAN'S 1"l DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Foamed plastic pieces 31,571 12.11 2. Cigarette butts 23,768 9.12 3. Plastic pieces 21,071 8.08 4. Metal beverage cans 17,590 6.75 5. Miscellaneous plastic bags 16,188 6.21 6. Lumber pieces 15,936 6.11 7. Plastic food bags/wrappers 12,981 4.98 8. Glass pieces 7,060 2.71 9. Glass beverage bottles 6,527 2.50 10. Plastic caps/lids 6,264 2.40 11. Paper pieces 5,156 1.98 12. Metal pull tabs 4,982 1.91 Total 169,094 64.87 418 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF JAPAN'S BEACH DEBRIS: 16.00- 14.31 P 14.00- 0 r C 12.00- e n t 10.00- 0 f t 8.00- 0 't a 1 6.00- d e 3.75 b 4.00 r 2 2.07 2.00- 0.28 0.05 0.04 0.00-- 1 1 1 Bottles Galley Operate. Corn.F lshRec.F Ish Medical Sol.,.go MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Hokkaido 49.96 Metal beverage cans lwate 63.19 Cigarette butts Miyagi 63.98 Foamed plastic pieces Akita 37.50 Metal beverage cans Fukushima 51.18 Metal beverage cans lbaraki 63.68 Foamed plastic packaging Gumma 17.44 Metal beverage cans Saitama 72.07 Foamed plastic pieces Chiba 61.04 Foamed plastic pieces Tokyo 71.59 Foamed plastic pieces Kanagawa 69.85 Plastic pieces, foamed plastic pieces Nagano 52.34 Metal beverage cans Niigatfi 66.76 Foamed plastic pieces Toyama 17.69 Lumber pieces NEE Ishikawa 47.11 Lumber pieces Shizooka 90.96 Plastic pieces Aichi 82.71 Cigarette butts Center for Marine Conservation 419 MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported Mie 50.82 Lumber pieces Shiga 91.01 Foamed plastic pieces Kyoto 51.62 Paper pieces Osaka 41.99 Cigarette butts Hyogo 75.32 Cigarette butts Shimane 79.41 Plastic pieces Hiroshima 57.91 Metal beverage cans Yamaguchi 58.55 Plastic pieces Tokushima 66.73 Foamed plastic pieces Kagawa 48.76 Foamed plastic pieces Ehime 49.67 Metal beverage cans Kochi 81.21 Cigarette lighters Fukuoka 68.38 Cigarette butts Nagasaki 88.48 Plastic caps/lids Oita .64.85 Foamed plastic pieces Mitazaki 88.79 Plastic pieces Kagoshima 39.04 Glass pieces Okinawa 78.96 Plastic beverage bottles TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: Location Type of Debris Source Indicated Nagasaki artificial seasoning Wei-Chuan Foods Corp. Taiwan FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Other Remarks Ishikawa Korea detergent container Kochi China pesticide Korea glass bottle Taiwan glass bottle lighter medicine container glass buoy United States baby powder of America tomato ketchup Fukuoka Korea glass bottle plastic container Nagasaki Taiwan artificial seasoning Wei-Chuan Food Corp. Niyazaki Korea plastic container 420 Center for Marine Conservation STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: Debris Related Other Reports Gold fish entangled in fishing net None reported Mussel entangled in fishing line MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Hokkaido futon duster, pillow, coat, hanger, jeans, hot plate, pocket heater, car mat Miyagi sandals, rain boots, television Fukushima battery, wheel cap lbaraki ball, vacuum, part of a fishing boat, flashlight, fireworks Gumma sofa Saitama signboard, pillow, umbrella Chiba sweater, toothbrush, motorscooter, bike, enema, cosmetics Tokyo chair, battery, slippers, lunch boxes, hat, tea pot Kanagawa poster, boots, fire extinguisher Niigata clothes pins Toyama helmet, broom, toothbrush Ishikawa nylon sheets Aichi chair, umbrella, bike, wheel to stroller, antenna Nagasaki hood, video tape Oita sandle Kagoshima television, bike TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF JAPANS BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection for Japan's cleanup has only been carried out for two years (1990,1991) and therefore trends can not yet be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON JAPAN'S 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Yun-d Kikuchi JEAN 2-21-17 Azusawa Itabashi-ku Tokyo 174 Japan 011-03-5970-0851 CLEANUP DATE: September 20,1992 Center for Marine Conservation 421 7r .4f e@ Another truckload of marine debris leaves the beach at Cozumel, Me)dco. 422 Center for Marine Conservation V CAMPARA INTERNACIONAL DE L'MPIEZA DE MAY'S @:00...Zjj MEWO DE LA ISL September 21,1991 Coordinated by: German Mendez 265 Volunteers P.O. Box 396 6 Miles Cleaned Cozumel, Quintana Roo 1,440 Pounds of Debris Mexico 77600 7 Data Cards 011-529-872-1232 Prof. Rosalinda Jinich Domingo Museo de la Isle de Cozumel Avenue Rafuel Melgar, Calle 6 North Cozumel, Quintana Roo Mexico 77600 011-987-2-1545 On the 21st of September, Cozumel participated for the third year in the International Coastal Cleanup, in accordance with the Center for Marine Conservation in Washington D.C. and organized here by the Museum of Cozumel with the help of the local people. Due to the importance of the event they invited the Elementary, Junior, and Senior High schools and the entire community as well to collaborate in the campaign. The calling up for people and the promotion of this activity was realized by radio, press, and posters created by the Museum using the slogan "COZUMEL FOR MEXICO." Even though it was raining, the enthusiastic participation of the volunteers made possible the clean up of our east coast (10 beaches), cleaning about four kilometers in total. The total number of volunteers was 265 of which 90% were children. They were organized by 20 coordinators and divided in groups, one on each beach. The cleanup started at 9 a.m. and finished at 11 a.m. After the cleanup there were some social activities, but these did not last for very long due to the bad weather. The amount of trash picked up measured 10 cubic meters, almost two tons. From all that trash, much of it was plastic, (bottles, nets, boxes, buoys, etc). From all that marine debris, we noticed also that a portion of it was from foreign countries (North and South America, Europe, and other Caribbean countries). For three years now, we have been collecting information sending it to CMC, but also locally, we organize a beach cleanup every month with the help of a different school each time. German Mendez INTERNAC Center for Marine Conservation 423 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF ME)aCO`S BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 60.4 . ... ...... .. .... . .. ........ .. .......... ............. ........ . . ...... .... ........... ........... .......... . . . ........... .. .. ......... .. .......... ... ....... ......... .- ............... . ............... .... .. .. ..... Cloth 0.62 ------------------ - ------ Rubber 3,89 Paper 5.15 Wood 6.71 Metal 12.83 Glass 10.4 MEXICO'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Cigarette butts 204 6.61 2. Lumber pieces 185 5.99 3. Glass beverage bottles 168 5.44 4. Miscellaneous plastic bags 166 5.38 5. Plastic trash bags 147 4.76 6. Plastic beverage bottles 132 4.28 7. Glass pieces 100 3.24 8. Plastic bleach bottles 96 3.11 9. Metal bottle caps 83 2.69 10. Plastic gallon bottles 81 2.62 11. Plastic six-pack holders 80 2.59 12. Plastic oil /lubricant bottles 75 2.43 Metal wire 75 2.43 Total 1,592 51.59 424 Center for Marine Conservation MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MEXICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: 20.00- 18.18 18.00- P e r 16.00- C e n 14.00- t 0 12.00- 11.08 f t 10.00- 0 t a 8.00- 1 d 8.0o- 4.93 0 b r 4.00- 3.58 2.00- 1.56 0.58 0.13 0.00- M" Bottles Galley 0perate.Com.F1shRec.Flsh Medical Sewage MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported El Mirador 50.81 Lumber pieces North Hotelera. 26.23 Metal bottle caps Tumba Del Caracol 75.99 Plastic cups/utensils Rosalinda 72.17 Miscellaneous plastic bottles Celarain 63.45 Plastic trash bags Mezcalitos 83.40 Plastic pieces Fide Caribe 70.63 Miscellaneous plastic bottles TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 425 FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Location Source Type of Debris Mezcalitos France plastic bottle USA plastic bottle STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: Tumba Del Caracol soap TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF ME)(ICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: Trends in Bottles & Assoc.Goods Trends in Rec.Fishing Gear 24- 3 22.45 22- 2.71 m P 20- P r 0 18.76 n t t 2- 14 ....... t 12- t t 10- d d b . ..... b r r ............ 4- ......... 2- 0- 0 1989 1990 1991 426 Center for Marine Conservation TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MFJaCO'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont.) Trends in Comm. Fishing Gear Trends in Galley Waste 13- 8.2 12- 11.68 11.08 P P11 .......... ... ............ .. 7- 6.72 r10- .08 t 6- t t t 4- a, d 3- d 4- .... r 2- 3- 2- --------- .... .......... . .. .............. 0- Trends In Operational Waste Trends in Sewage Waste 7.05 7- 0.8 .................. ---- 0.8 c 6- ...... .... 4.93 5- 0.6- f .............. t 4- ................ t 0 t t 1 3- 2.95 0.4- d d b 2- ......... b 0.2- a 0.13 1989 1990 1991 Center for Marine Conservation 427 TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF MEXICO'S BEACH DEBRIS: (cont) Trends in Medical Waste 0.92 P .0.8- r n t 0.0- 0.57 0.58 t t 0.4- d r0.21 0 L 1989 1990 1991 FOR INFORMATION ON ME)(ICOS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: German Mendez P.O. Box 396 Cozumel, Quintana Roo Mexico 77600 011-529-872-1232 OR Prof. Rosalinda Jinich Domingo Museo de la Isla de Cozumel Avenue Rafael Melgar, Calle 6 North Cozumel, Quintana Roo Mexico 77600 011-987-2-1545 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 428 Center for Marine Conservation W ,,g AN @A- At CozumeL Me)dco volunteers find a large fishing net. Center for Marine Conservation 429 I t I I I 430 Center for Marine Conservatiun NETHERLANDS ANTILLES (SABA) September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Susan Walker 21 Volunteers Manager, Saba Marine Park .2 Miles Cleaned P.O. Box 18 8,000 Pounds of Debris Collected The Bottom, Saba 6 Data Cards Netherlands Antilles 011-5994-63348 On Saba, the smallest island (only five square miles) in the Dutch West Indies (Netherlands Antilles), 21 volunteers participated in cleaning up two of the island's bays. In the Fort Bay Harbor, 16 people cleared away about four tons of garbage which was scattered around. Much of this wasn't marine debris, but rather garbage which has its origins in Saba itself. The majority of the weight was from scrap iron which littered the harbor area. In the Cove Bay, which receives a lot of incon-drig debris from the sea, six volunteers meticulously cleaned. They collected trash left behind from on-island picnics in the area (cigarette butts, bottle caps) and debris brought by the sea (plastics primarily). Overall, it was a very successful event. Susan Walker 3.r Center for Marine Conservation 431 PERCENT CONIPOSITION OF SABA@S BEACH DEBRIS: Metal 41,25 . . .. ....... . ..... Rubber 0,76 ........ .. .. . .. ... Cloth 1.61 ... . . ...... ......... 3 ood 3.4 W .. .... . . . . . . .......... ....... .... ... ............ . ..... ........ ............... .... ... .... ...... ..- ........ . ... ...... aper 6.05 Plastic 37.4@4 ............ .... Glass 8,34 SABXS 1"l DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Metal bottle caps 546 29.75 2. Plastic cups/utensils 179 9.75 3. Glass beverage bottles 118 6.43 4. Cigarette butts 110 5.99 5. Metal beverage cans 95 5.18 6. Plastic straws 64 3.49 7. Lumber pieces 62 3.38 8. Clothing pieces 50 2.72 9. Cardboard pieces 37 2.02 10. Metal pieces 36 1.96 Plastic rope 36 1.96 Plastic caps/lids 36 1.96 11. Paper pieces 35 1.91 12. Foamed plastic packaging 30 1.63 Total 1,434 79-89 432 Center for Marine Conservati,)n MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF SABA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 45.00 - 43.92 P 40.00- 0 r C 35.00- e n t 30.00- 0 f 25.00- t 0 t 20.00- d 15.00- GO b r 10.00- 5.00- 3.11 m 0.98 0-54 0.27 0.00 0.00 1 0.00- 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bottles Com.Fishoperate. Galley Rec.Fish SaWage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Data was collected for only one zone, Saba's bay area. TRACEABLE DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 433 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF SABAS BEACH DEBRIS: Data collection from Saba's cleanup has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON SABAS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTACT: Susan Walker Manager, Saba Marine Park P.O. Box 18 The Bottom, Saba Netherlands Antilles 011-5994-63348 CLEANUP DATE. COASTWEEKS 434 Center for Marine Conservation Center for Marine Conservation 435 411 v n - 9io A truck is brought onto the beach in Venezuela to help carry away the bap of nuirine debris collected. 436 Center for Marine Conservat ion VENEZUELA September 21, 1991 Coordinated by: Diego Diaz Martin 439 Volunteers Fundacion para la Defensa de la Naturaleza 19.45 Miles Cleaned Apartado 70376 53,240 Pounds of Debris Collected Caracas 10-71-A Venezuela 3 Data Cards 011-582-238-2930 In Venezuela, the Coastal Cleanup is organized annually by the Foundation for the Defense of Nature (FUDENA). This year, more than 500 volunteers from six regions of eastern, central, and western Venezuela cleaned 35 kilometers of coastline, and collected more than 27 thousand kilos of trash, the majority of which was plastic ... an astonishing amount when we think that this was accomplished in a single day. The problem of trash in Venezuela is a serious one, and this is known throughout the world. Perhaps what is not so well known is how each citizen can participate in a solution. In order to reach a solution, public awareness towards this problem is fundamental and can be a strong first step. Participation must be effective, not only on an individual level but also on a community level where most of the trash is generated. International Coastal Cleanup Day is only a temporary solution to the problem, but it has served well to demonstrate to the world how the amount of garbage we generate had greatly surpassed our capability of collection and treatment. Until the next International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19, we will be preparing for the event with special actions such as "Operation Paradise7'in the keys of Morroony National Park in Venezuela. It was well said by someone once that "Donde no hay basura hay cultura" (where there is no trash, there is culture). Diego Diaz Martin Center for hfarine Conservation 437 PERCENT COMPOSITION OF VENEZUELXS BEACH DEBRIS: Plastic 41.64 ........... .......... . .... . ... .......... . . . . ....... ... . . ............ ............................ ------ - -- ---- ....... . .. ....... ....- ........ . .................... - ................. ......... ................................ ... ........................... ... ........... ...... . .......... Pdj b @R ,.%.ll 0 Glass 19.02 .......... ........ .... ... Wood .......... .. ........... .. ............. ..... 4.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal 16.67 Paper 16.86 VENEZUELA'S 1991 DIRTY DOZEN: Total Number Percent of Total Reported Debris Collected 1. Glass beverage bottles 6,523 12.46 2. Paper pieces 5,551 10.49 3. Plastic trash bags 3,898 7.37 4. Plastic caps/lids 3,290 6.22 5. Plastic beverage bottles 3,116 5.89 6. Metal beverage cans 2,662 5.03 7. Metal food cans 2,613 4.94 8. Miscellaneous plastic bags 2,410 4.55 9.Paperbags 2,263 4.28 10. Plastic cups/utensils 2,208 4.17 11. Plastic food wrappers/bags 2,026 3.83 12. Miscellaneous metal cans 1,907 3.60 Total 38,467 72.68 ........... 438 Center for Marine C Dnservatioj i. MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VENEZUELA'S BEACH DEBRIS: 30.00- 28.00- 26.33 p 26.00- r 24.00- C e 22.00- n t 20.00- 0 18.00- f 16.00- t o 14.00- t a 12.00- 1 10.00- 9.11 d 0 8.00- b r 6.00- I e 4.00- 2.15 2.00- 0.00- OR 0.20 0.09 0.04 0.02 1 1 1 1 Bottles Galley operate.Com.FlahRec.Flah Sewage Medical MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS OF DEBRIS IN EACH ZONE: Zone Name Percent Plastic Most Prevalent Debris Item Reported: La Guairar & Naiguata 55.15 Glass beverage bottles Chichiriviche & Tucacas 41.14 Plastic caps/lids TRACEABLE DEBRIS REPORTED: None reported FOREIGN DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED: None reported STRANDED AND/OR ENTANGLED WILDLIFE REPORTED: None reported Center for Marine Conservation 439 MOST PECULIAR DEBRIS ITEMS REPORTED; None reported TRENDS IN MAJOR TYPES AND SOURCES OF VENEZUELA'S BEACH CLEANUP: Data collection from Venezuela's cleanup has only been carried out for one year (1991) and therefore trends cannot be assessed. FOR INFORMATION ON VENEZUELAS 1992 COASTAL CLEANUP CONTAcr: Diego Diaz Martin Fundacion para la Defensa de la Naturaleza Apartado 70376 Caracas 1071-A Venezuela 011-582-238-2930 CLEANUP DATE: September 19,1992 440 Center for Marine C onservatio:.i -4 A. wwww, .Ljow -1 41.0 V At- A bew-h in VerAmuela sectioned off for cleanup activities. Center for Marine Conservation 441 41 A7 T ..dw A ......... . just a snwU amount of the nwmy pounds of marine debris oDUected during New Brunswicks' deanup. 442 Center for Marine ConservaU on. Appendix 1. Furnished Through Thoughtlessness (see following fold-out) I Center for Marine Conservation 443 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Volunteers from many areas reported house- hold debris items THE BEDROOM COURTESY OF: among the items found during the 1991 Ibed from Connecticut International Imattress from New Jersey THE BATHROOM COURTESY OF: Coastal Cleanup. Ibox spring from Oregon This debris may be the I toilet bowl from Alabama FURNISHED Ibed frame from Nova Scotia result of illegal dumping I toilet seat cover Florida 2pillows from Maryland activities in coastal and ED 0 1 toilet seat from Hawaii inland waterway areas. Icomforter from Florida I toilet tank from Delaware HROUGH No Iblanket from Washington I toilet float from FI . .... . . orida Ibedsheet from England I toilet lid from Texas . ......... ............. . ........... ........ . .I'll, THOUGHTLESSNESS The items listed here represent only a small sample of all household debris collected. THE LIVING ROOM COURTESY OF: I chair from the Virgin Islands I lounge chair from South Carolina.,: I sofa from Japan I television set from Mississippi I rug from New Hampshire ........... EIP=:-@E]E] r F] El El I F] El 0 Ill El LL THE KITCHEN COURTESY OF: THE BACKYARD COURTESY OF: THE GARAGE COURTESY OF: Ikitchen sink from Rhode Island 1 counter top from Virginia I lawn chair from Georgia I washing machine from California Irefrigerator from North Carolina I frying pan from Maine I beach chair from California I car from Delaware Irefrigerator door from Massachusetts I teakettle from Maine I grill from Louisiana I trash can from Florida coffee pot from Michigan I microwave from Hawaii LT_ lawn mower from Maine @ESY 0 F@,_ cut Jersey toaster from Florida I stove from North Carolina I bicycle from Maryland blender from Massachusetts Appendix 2. Major Sponsors of the 1"I International Coastal Cleanup - Presented as Provided by State /Country Coordinators. INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS CALIFORNIA (cont.) Patty Donald, Shorebird Nature Center ARCO Chen-dcal Company Joan Suzio, San Leandro Chevron, USA, Inc. Ruth Gravis, Save San Francisco Bay DOW Chen-dcal USA Bob Green, San Mateo County Parks Jantzen, Inc. Dave Dixon, State Parks, Monterey Co. Merck Family Fund Ed Redig, San Luis Obispo State Parks NAPCOR Kitty Dill, Ventura Rgnl. San. Dist. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adn-anistration Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project PAXON Polymer Edwin Neely, Doheny Longboard Surfing Pew Charitable Trusts Association Prospect Hill Foundation Rick Reisenhoffer & John Kelso-Hutton The Kettering Fan-tily Foundation State Parks Orange Coast District The Society of the Plastics Industry Micheal Gaughan, US Ocean Safety U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Marianne Excell, Orange County Parks Tim McKay, North Coast Environmental U.S. NATIONAL IN-KR*4D DONATION Center Carol Vellutini, Sierra Club, Sonoma First Brands Corporation (124,500,33-gallon trash bags) Maria Brown, CMC, San Francisco Professional Association of Diving Instructors Dave Cosper, City of Suisun (Promotion and participation of SCUBA divers worldwide) Carole Matthews, State Parks, Delta R.J.Reynolds (Bumper stickers) Division Tillotson Rubber Co. (Gloves) Carol Keiper, Benicia Kathleen Fusek, East Bay Regional Parks STATE/COUNTRY SPONSORS Louise Irwinjones, Port of Oakland Jill Abrams, City of San Mateo ALABAMA Michael Grant, State Parks, San Mateo Co. Arco Oil Company Bonnie Wilson, Santa Cruz Ecology Action Browning-Ferris Industries Natalie Schaerffer, Aromas School District BP Exploration Kip Evans, Santa Barbara County Exxon Company, USA Gloria Gonzales, LA Co. Beaches & LL & E Petroleum Marketing Harbors Mobil Exploration & Producing U.S. Inc. Brenda Goeder & David Lederer, Heal the Pepsi Cola- Buffalo Rock Bottling Company Bay, Santa Monica Scott Paper Company Terry Brandt, City of Laguna Beach Jim Way, City of Huntingdon Beach CALIFORNIA Steve Long, State Parks, Pendleton District California Coastal Comn-dssion Silvia Edwards, I Love A Clean San Diego Foote, Cone & Belding, Inc. Advertising Ken DeSilva & Theresa Brand, Albany KCBS-TV, Los Angeles Raymond Lambert, Richmond Lucky Stores, Inc. The California Department of Conservation CONNECTICUT The California State Parks Foundation Boy Scouts of America City of New London Counly Coordinators and Sup=rting Agencies Clean Sound, Inc. Joe Gillespie, Del Norte County Connecticut Department of Environmental Mysti Duncan, Mendocino County Protection Chris Gallagher, Bay Model Visitor Center Connecticut Sea Grant Marine Advisory Elaine Porter, S. San Francisco City Program George Drake, Common Sense-Lake Tahoe Conservation Comn-tission of Greenwich Center for Marine Conservation 444 Appendix 2. (cont.) Major Sponsors of the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup - Presented as Provided by State /Country Coordinators CONNECTICUT (cont.) FLORIDA (cont.) Darien Nature Center The Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg Garden Club of Greenwich Girl Scouts of America GEORGIA Green Fingers Garden Club Clean Coast Inc. Greenwich Audubon Society First Union Bank Greenwich Central Middle School Environmental Club Mobil Oil Corporation Greenwich Clean and Green Greenwich Parks Preservation Coalition HAWAII Greenwich Point Committee Community Work Day Program Junior League County of Hawaii Department of Parks League of Women Voters and Recreation Long Island Sound Task Force Governor's Advisory Committee on Litter Maritime Center at Norwalk Control Mashantucket Land Trust Maui Community Work Day Program Mystic Marine Life Aquarium Pacific Whale Foundation Mystic River/Whitford Brook Association State Litter Control Office Schooner, Inc. Sea Explorer Ship 25 ILLINOIS Sierra Club Chicago Park District SoundWaters Coors Beer The Soundkeeper First Brands Corporation Town of Groton Illinois Tool Works Trekkers Outing Club, Mohegan Community College Lake Michigan Federation Westbrook Beach Association Libra Industries WPLR Radio Outside Magazine WSHU Radio Pioneer Industrial Products Shedd Aquarium DELAWARE Starbucks Coffee Co. Browing-Ferris Corporation Tillotson Rubber Co. Delmarva Power Company Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control MAINE First Brands Corporation Linderuneyr Munroe, Portland, ME Playtex Family Products Maine Media, Portland, ME Wilmington Trust Company Penmor Lithographers, Lewiston, ME Randall Landry, Portland, ME FLORIDA Shaw's Supermarkets COAST97.317M Shop'N'Save Supermarkets Cowles Charitable Trust, WCBB-TV Channel 10, Lewiston George W. Jenkins Foundation Inc. WCSH-TV Channel 6, Portland Southern Bell WGME-TV Channel 13, Portland The National Association for Plastic Container Recovery The Society of the Plastics Industry MARYLAND Mrs. Howard F. Whitney, Jr. Assateague Island National Seashore Assateague Mobile Sport Fishermen's In-Kind contributions: Association Faber-Castell Corporation Assateague State Park First Brands Corporation (GLAD wrap and bags) First Brands Corporation Florida Department of Natural Resources Senator Barbara Mikulski Newswatch 8 Earthwatch Worcestor Environmental Trust Tampa Tube Containers, Inc. 445 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 2. (cont.) Major Sponsors of the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup - Presented as Provided by State /Country Coordinators MASSACHUSETTS NEW HAMPSHIRE (cont.) Dunkin' Donuts New Hampshire Coastal Program Conigliaro Industries Portsmouth Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. Harvard Community Health Plan Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office NEWJERSEY Stop & Shop Supermarkets Asbury Park Press WBZ-TV4 (NBC affiliate) Environmental Protection Agency MICHIGAN NEWYORK First Brands Corporation Addison Funeral Home Illinois Tool Works Blarney Castle Social Club Pioneer Industrial Products of Willard, Ohio C.I.D. Refuse Shedd Aquarium City of Buffalo City of Dunkirk MINNESOTA C.O.L.T. Duluth's Parks and Recreation Department Dickies Donuts/Woodlawn Illinois Tool Works Erie Co. Dept. Parks Northwoods Greens Evans Chamber of Commerce Shedd Aquarium Evans Highway Department Evans National Bank MISSISSEPPI First Brands Corporation (GLAD bags) BFI Waste Systems Great Lakes United Chevron U.S.A., Pascagoula Refinery Health Care Plan Coca-Cola Illinois Tool Works Mark Grace McDonald's /Derby Hancock Bank Modem Disposal Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Nabisco Hancock County Road Department N.F.T.A. Hardees Nichter Construction Harrison County Sand Beach Department Nichter Utilities Jefferson Bank Pioneer Industrial Products Keesler Air Force Base Sahlen's Hot Dogs Keesler Federal Credit Union Sorrento Cheese Lamar Advertising Co. of South Mississippi Spoth Enterprize Lil Rays Town of Evans Mobil Exploration and Production U.S. Inc. Town of Hamburg Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Of Commerce US Cable of Evangola Mississippi Power Company Wegmans National Marine Fisheries Service Pepsi-Cola NORTHCAROLINA Tillotson Corporation Carteret Clean County The Chevron Companies Coastal living Show The Ross Agency, Inc. CP&L Waste Management First Citizens Bank Wayne Lee's Grocery and Market Duke Power ITW HiCone NEWHAMPSHIRE Kennametal Annabelle's Inc. North Carolina Beer Wholesalers Big Dipper Association Browning Ferris Industries North Carolina Power Hampton Shop'N' Save North Carolina Wildlife Federation Center for Marine Conservation 446 Appendix 2. (cont.) Major Sponsors of the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup - Presented as Provided by State /Country Coordinators NORTH CAROLINA (cont.) RHODE ISLAND (cont.) North Carolina Wildlife Resources Comn-dssion Save the Bay, Jr. Members RJ. Reynolds Town Planner (S. Kingstown) Telecom USA Town Planning Department (Middletown) Texasgulf Tiverton Cons. Comm. TVA Tiverton Garden Club Yadkin/ALCOA SOUTH CAROLINA Offlo Amoco Chemical First Brands Corporation Dillared Paper Co. Tillotson Rubber Co. Furlong Printing Hilton Head Ocean Front Rentals OREGON Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company Chevrolet Motor Division Macalloy Corporation KGW-TV, Portland Oneita Industries Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Palmetto Dunes Oregon Sanitary Service Institute Santee Cooper Portland General Electric Company SC Econon-dc Developers@ Association Safeway Stores, Inc. SCE&G Stop Oregon Utter and Vandalism (SOLV) SC State Ports Authority Sierra Club, SC Chapter PENNSYLVANIA Silkworm Burger King Sunoco First Brands Corporation The Charleston News and Courier The Evening Post Foundation PUERTO RICO The Governor's Office BFI Waste Systems Co. Waste Management of Charleston Department of Natural Resources Wellman, Inc. Foods & Spirits, Bacardi Co. Westvaco McDonald's Fast Foods Restaurants Owen Illinois, Co. TEXAS Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Beach Motel University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant College Program Diamond Ice Company and Announcments Plus RHODEISLAND Elder Distributing Company (Coors) Audubon Society Jim Cox and Crowsnest Restaurant Brown University Magnolia Beach CCRI Oceanography Club Mobil Oil Charlestown Conservation Comn-dssion Sarns Beach Store City of Newport The Port Lavaca Wave Common Fence Point Association U.S. Navy East Province Shoreline Association Victoria Advocate Eliza Volkmann Ken Wendler Hospital Trust Bank Keep Bristol Clean VIRGINIA Middletown Conservation Commission Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Mil Kinsella-Sullivan Chincoteague High School Ecology Club Narragansett Bay Conunission Chincoteague Town Council Newport & Old Colony Railroad Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department Rhode Island Sportsfishermen Committee to Preserve Assateague "7 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 2. (cont.) Major Sponsors of the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup - Presented as Provided by State/Country Coordinators VIRGINIA (cont.) JAPAN (cont.) National Fish and Wildlife Service NEC National Park Service Nichimen The Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Sapporo Beer Atlantic States Sanko Co. The Marine Science Consortium U.S. Coast Guard NETHERLANDS ANTILLES (SABA) U.S. Navy Big Rock Market Captain's Quarters Hotel VIRGINISLANDS E.F.B. Heavy Machinery Baker Street Sound Eskay Home and Hardware Cafe-Madeleine Government of Saba Chanay Bay Resort H.E.S. Home Center Deep End Bar My Store Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation Pops' Place Snack Departrnent of Planning and Natural Resources Promart Utilities--Saba Grog & Spirits Saba Drug Store Luncheria Mexican Restaurant Saba Self Serve Supermarket Out of the Blue Sailboat Supply VENEZUELA Solitude Store Alcaldia de Chichiriviche Sprat Hall Association de Lancheros de Chichiriviche Sundowner Association de Scouts de Venezuela Virgin Islands Coca Cola Bottling Co. Cigarrera Belmont West End Beach Club Cerveveria Polar Consolidada de Cementos WASHINGTON Hotel Capri Department of Ecology Hotel La Garza Puget Sound Bank (Puget Sound Fund) Hotel Manaure Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Hotel Mario Hotel Nautico WISCONSIN Hotel Vaya Vaya First Brands Corporation Instituto Nacional de Parques Illinois Tool Works Marina La Nautico Lake Michigan Federation Marina Los Flamingos Pioneer Industrial Products Marino Nauticentro Shedd Aquarium Medicatura Rural de Chichiriviche Pequiven CANADA (NOVA SCOTIA) Y Chalet Turistico Playa Sur Moosehead Breweries ISRAEL Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research Ltd. The Ministry of the Environment JAPAN HINO JIDOSHA GREEN FUND ISETAN Kanagawa. Beach Cleaning Foundation Maruzen Petrochemical Maruzen Polymer Center for Marine Conservation 448 V Volunteers work together to get the job done. 449 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 3. Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Location Ine of Debris Source Indicated ALABAMA West Mobile Bay dairy milk case Acadia Dairy 2x4 piece of plastic Burke Dauphin Island plastic jug Veritas Petroleum Services plastic lid Bennett Industries rusty drum Unitone Marine Chen-ticals "For Sale" signs Smith Pickett Gulf State Park certified TX oyster tag United Shrimp Romar Beach plastic cups Pink Pony Pub ALASKA Kodiak large box top Sweeney Fisheries, Nova Scotia CALIFORNIA Humboldt wooden fish crate Caito Fisheries Inc. prescription bottle Gail Hunt, Dr. Wieland, Red Cross Pharmacy Contra Costa metal strip Dow plastic sign Dress For Less packing slip McGrath Steel Co. computer printout paper Southern Pacific plastic bag Trvit & White Lumber San Francisco bait bag Anglers Choice toothpick Bally's Reno band N13 Salmon code #3411008 shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Lines balloons San Francisco Sheriffs Dept. Santa Cruz balloon Chinca Guadalupe Ventura work hat Gaviota Offshore Oil balloon Longo Toyota Los Angeles newsletter Adopt-A-Beach balloon Churches Chicken baggagetag Korean Air balloon John Wayne Airport drink bill Jonathan Club balloons Longo Toyota balloon Northwest Airlines plastic Oceanic U.S. patent 3844281 plastic bag Pacific Supermarket balloons Radio Algeria 930am receipt Santa Monica Beach Hotel plastic bottle Sheraton Hotel Orange halibut rig Jed Welsh Fishing Equipment napkin Newport Beach (714) 4994841 plastic bag Water Cron-din Fishing Tackle San Diego rental agreement CP Inc. #7921134061 flyer Midas Annual Picnic plastic cup Norwegian Cruises shampoo container Princess Cruises mailing envelope Radiation Detection Company Center for Marine Conservation 450 Appendix 3. (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Lacadw T=e of Debris Source Lmdicakd CALIFORNIA (cont.) San Diego (cont.) plastic strapping Rotex cups Sea World shampoo bottle Sundance Cruises CONNECTICUr Stratford Porta-potty sign BFI DELAWARE Battery Park plastic bottle DuPont Augustine pencil Wiln-dngton Builders balloon Mercy Health Plan Fort Delaware truck tire flap Lykes Brothers Shipping Line 1(itts Hummock plastic case Johanna Farms Inc., Flen-dnington, N.J. Fowler plastic top to case Jackson Marine Sales, Pompano Beach, Florida Cape Henlopen pen Property of New Castle County (Ocean) DE Seashore S.P. strapping band Al-Ahmad M.K. Overseas, PVT. Ltd. Sahibabad Up, India FLORIDA Nassau plastic tubing Imperial Eastman St. John's plastic shampoo bottle Holland American Lines balloon with party Morrisons Farridly Dining horn attached 2 plastic conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles Flagler plastic rim Chaque Orifice plastic jar Destapacanos (En Escamas 100) Poison oil drum Gretna, LA building supplies Martin's Restaurant milk container Mivaca Lacteos Dee, Venezuela C.A. shampoo container Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Grace Line 5 gallon basket Shell Rottelle Oil 40, John W. Stone, Oil Dist. Inc. 87 lst St., Gretna, LA 70053, (55W 366-3401, Prod. Code 54004 Volusia packing crate and ACSA styrofoarn balloons Caribbean Cruise Lines balloon Carnival Cruise Lines ID tag B12 Commodore Cruise Lines plastic drink n-dxer Hilton 2 shampoo bottles Princess Cruise Lines plastic bag Publix (supermarket) plastic cups Quality Inn . plastic cup Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic wrapper Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 plastic shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 plastic conditioner bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 451 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 3. (cont) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Laudon Type of Debris Source Indicated FLORIDA (cont.) Brevard frozen whole eggs Sunny Fresh Foods, Monticello, MN papercups AAFES 2 pieces of balloons Carnival Cruise Lines balloon Carnival Cruise Lines 6 tea bags Europa Cruise Lines pen Howard Johnson's plastic cups Holiday Inn blood bag Orlando balloons Ron Jon's Carnival Cruise 2 plastic hair conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottles plastic cup Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 2 shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines paperband Western Australian Meat Company plastic cap lid Zima-Ljubljana Indian River 5 liter plastic bucket Hacedor conditioner bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines St. Lucie shampoo bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ball point pen Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Martin plastic cup Carnival Cruise lines Eau De javel Disinfectant Products Research and Chem Corp., Glendale, CA shower cap Hyatt plastic cup Grand Caymen British 3 shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines plastic bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines fragrance bottle World Marketing, Iver, Bucks, England Palm Beach candy wrapper Carnival Cruise Lines plastic glass Discovery Cruise Lines med ampule, 20cc Inadrox Intenuvscula, J. Logeais shampoo containers Princess Cruise Lines shampoo bottle Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines balloon Shell Oil Dade plastic planned Dept. of Navy, USA maintaince systems manual plastic eye shades England Virgin Airways frozen shrimp 3 lb. bag Indianola, Port Lavaca, TX plastic hair conditioner Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines bottle 3 packages Royal Caribbean Cruise lines coupon Studebalder Monroe 2 plastic shampoo bottles Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines shoe polisher Royal Caribbean Cruise lines Lee 10 invoices ARA fleet maintaince plastic shrimp bag Bait Master Flillsborough plastic milk case Coburg Dairy, Charleston, S.C. plastic hard hat Hankin Construction Center for Marine Conservation 452 Appendix 3. (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Location J@Me o Debris Source Indicated FLORIDA (cont.) Pinellas realty sign Prudential Florida (Beaches) Bay plastic food bags Air Force plastic cups Glass Bottom Boat -plastic cup Holiday Lodge plastic cup JR Store Okaloosa plastic bags AAFES plastic cups B W Aloha Village cardboard box Genpak Polythenn Products GEORGIA Wassaw Island balloon Camp Hilton Head glass bottle Gae Pong Ginsing Corp. bait trap Taylor and Son Seafood, (919) 225-3151 Pine Island harness float Berkley & Co., Spirit Lake, IA 51360 small shampoo bottle Premier Cruise Lines Sapelo Island shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Lines HAWAII Oahu plastic shopping bag Times Supermarket LOUISIANA Breton Island salt bag Cargill, Gulf Shore Rock Salt Grand Gossier Island half of plastic Dewitt Chemical Company chemical bottle Grand Isle plastic stand Alliance Plastic plastic oil barrel cap Chevron 55 gal. drum Construction Materials Inc. (504) 291-4000 plastic cup Patterson Rental Tools Fourchon Beach empty drum British Petroleum Cameron sign Sandifer Campaign Rutherford 5 gal. bucket Johnstone, 87 First Street, Gretna, LA 70053 Holly Beach 1/2 plastic drum New Orleans-based Petrochen-dcal plastic bucket lid Texaco, URSA SP40 MAINE Eastport/Lubec plastic strapping band Canada Lob. SF 35-87 ID# 006005 3 plastic fish tags New Brunswick Aquaculture Salmon, Canada plastic pan, salmon feed Moore-Clark 6 shipping bands Canada Lobster Steuben band (1990) Canada Lobster S.Portland/ plastic warning label Webber 8555 Cape Elizabeth plastic cover Friendship Trap Co. R. Turner 5021 MARYLAND Baltimore plastic cup Mumm's, 3203 Belair Road bait box Mike's Bait Co. Mason Neck NWR plastic tie and seal Snyder of Berlin, #1907 453 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 3. (cont) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 InternationalCoastal Cleanup Location Type of Debris Source Indicated MARYLAND (cont.) Assateague Island metal ID band # 1298 U.S. Coast Guard MASSACHUSETTS North Shore 4 custom seals Canada Lobster red tag, S-F 36-87, #044905 Canada Lobster plastic bands Wang Laboratories plastic lid for bucket Letrica Corp., Rochester, MN plastic saline bottle Armor Pharmacal Metro Boston plastic part label, # 71754 Marcrafts Inc., Freeport, ME South Shore 100 lb. net bag Webster Company plastic frame C.E. Shepherd Co. Inc., Houston, Texas plastic strapping band, Canada New Brunswick Aquaculture #2752995 cardboard box Alliance Rubber Co. bottles Dairy Juice Products, Verona, PA Buzzard's Bay lumber scraps Tolleson Lumber Co., Perry, GA MICHIGAN Makinac cardboard box Kings Fishing, Naubinway, MI 90647-6282 Muskegon line leader connectors Bear Paw Tackle Co. MI 4%15 MISSISSIPPI Harrison County receipt paper Dave's Auto Service label Garcia's & Sons Seafood, Texas NEWHAMPSHIRE Hampton Beach menu Chowderhead's Restaurant NEWJERSEY Sandy Hook shipping crate Dellwood Shipping Food Co. Long Beach Island balloon Dr. David C. Dickson III Yalich Clinic of Timanlium (301) 561-1940 balloon Bill Justin balloon Friendly Ice Cream balloon Commercial Bank balloon Pizza Hut balloon McDonalds balloon Chicago Club red balloon Pizza Hut 2 balloons Blockbuster Video balloon DCA Dunleith United Farrdly Fun Festival balloon Johns Hopkins Childrens Center balloon Purple Moose Saloon, Ocean City, MD balloon The Record balloon Sona's Reha Program balloon Wendy's balloon Olden 1265 B'way at 33rd St. NY, NY 10001 balloon US Healthcare balloon Fiesta Zone Canteen of the 90's Center for Marine Conservation 454 Appendix 3. (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Lacadw Ine of Debris Source Indicated NEW JERSEY (cont.) Long Beach Island balloon Ground Round (cont.) balloon Tyson Ford balloon The Fun Ships balloon Home Federal Savings Bank Brigantine balloon Fantasy Island Amusement Park Avalon cardboard carton Caspack Corp. NEW YORK Westchester plastic "caution" strip The Irwin Co.Wilmington, Ohio and wire New York City 1. D. band Brooklyn Medical Center TLC hospital bath bottle Ploy Chem Corp., New Haven, Cr Lake Erie balloon Olive Branch Restaurant balloon Paxton Hospital fishing lure box Fabrique Inverin Co., Galway, Ireland sour cream Sunnyside Dairy Co., Ltd - Canada large mug w/ cloth insulator Cruzin Bar & Sports Grill, West Palm Beach milk container Auit Foods Limited, Toronto, Canada NORTHCAROLINA (INLAND) Buncombe wheel Carolina Auto Parts OTHO Mentor Headlands balloon Tiger Cubs, Ann Arbor, MI OREGON Columbia River - Arch Cape pallet Chiquita Bananas Bay City - Sand Lake 55 gallon drum Caltex Cascade Head - Depoe Bay cardboard box RP Rondell Products, Inc. Yachats - Florence plastic bag, frozen herring Narrows 55 gallon drum BP Florence - Reedsport Ig. plastic bag for fish Puget Sound Herring Sales PENNSYLVANIA Lighthouse Beach balloon with ribbon San-da Clearwater Police PUERTO RICO Ocean Park plastic wrapper Carnival Cruise Line Pinones plastic items Carnival Cruise Line plastic items Royal Caribbean Cruise Line baggage claim tickets Royal Cruise Line plastic bag Royal Cruise Line plastic items Norwegian Cruise Line Rio Grande 2 cups Royal Carribean Cruise Line Lisboa aftershave Norwegian Cruise Line 455 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 3. (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Lacation Ing of Debris SoUrge Indicated PUERTO RICO (cont.) Rio Grande (cont.) face cream Cunard Princess Cruise Line cups Costa Lines Bahia Lucia plastic cup USS Josephus Daniels, CG27 plastic items Norwegian Cruise Line Levittown face cream Princess Cruises Fajardo cartons Kikuet Product Inc. RHODE ISLAND Middletown plastic crate Atlantic Coast Fish Newport plastic blood bag Newport Naval Hospital East Providence fish/salmon tag (2) New Brunswick Aquaculture Prudence Island shipping tags (2) Rosco Steel Co. Warwick, RI boat RI 49701 / Reg. 92 26493 Goddard Park plastic bottle Colyte S. Kingtown (Ocean) balloons with ribbons Real New York Bargain, NY, NJ, and CT Charleston packing box Frown Fish Westerly salmon tag New Brunswick Aquaculture SOUTHCAROLINA Isle of Palms plastic tag New South Osmose American Wood Camden, SC Folly Beach plastic cup Spirit of Charleston TEXAS McFadden Beach plastic covers Tameern Shipchandlers Tel. (06) 598828, Fax, (06) 549683 bag Sparkle ke Co. 3535 Tavis, Dallas 75204 hard hat Arco Oil and Rig Co. shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Line fishline spool Ultralon corrosive waste/rusty drum CXY Energy Inc. RTV sealant, 732 multi- Dow Corning purpose shampoo Holiday Inn, Chateau le Moyne plastic food package Ve Wong Corp., Taipei, Taiwan ROC return envelope Clayton Thomas Funeral Home Bolivar Peninsula balloons Shell Oil Ig. plastic container Fulton Seafoods, Inc., LA cap City Pump Works plastic label Milt's Seafood acid descaling compound Drew Ameroid Marine Div. Galveston barrel containing oil Exxon USA, SAE 40 Formula 01731 Batch 1706, LOC PAL, PC211731 ammonium chloride The Dollar Group of America, Inc. 5 gallon bucket Conoco Tracon Motor Oil gallon bucket Rotellat, Shell, SAE 15W40 plastic bag Gulf Shores Rock Salt plastic packaging Ear Division Corp. gauze Sherwood Medical Center for Marine Conservation 456 Appendix 3. (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup 3@Me of Debris Source Indicated TEXAS (cont.) Galveston (cont.) milk crate Borden brochure Jehovahs Witness coupons from contest Exxon chemical bottle Barcelona, 6612550 Sargent Beach 50 lb. bag of salt Sea and Land 5 gallon plastic bucket Texaco Port Lavaca paper Mobile Oil milk crate Land 0 Pinca Matagorda Island plastic irrigation control Brooks Products valve cover bag Atlantic Ice Co. piece of plastic Retur & Babrand military grease, 1/2 full Oil Center Research P.O. Box 51871 Lafayette, LA 70505 box Jefferson Smurfit Corp. plastic bags Morton Salt cold galvanizing compound Crown chen-dcal gun Whistle Bond lifeboat pallet wood Ortho plastic w/detonator Patelt-Detenador FHASA 55212V label Coray Payton Port Aransas shipping bag U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corpus Christi piece of cloth Montgomery Wards paper Heinelsco pallet Red Coach pallet Jergens 11-90 receipts Walmart plastic cap, 3" diameter Pernex bucket of X-ray Baltimore, MD processing chen-dcal assorted fan-dly waste Velma Leith & pill bottle paint thinner carton Devoe & Reynolds Paint plastic cup Days Inn industrial machinery aerosol Lab Inc. plastic label Mobil piece of styrofoarn Tex Lic. No. 1050-1176 P.O. Box 9570, TX 78945 plastic cup HolidayInn N. Padre Island plastic hat Book Div., Grace offshore injection bottle Lakeside bag Mission Party fee bag Country Heath, Village Pack Ice egg carton HEB grocery S. Padre Island plastic lid and cup Pernex 7 plastic bags HEB grocery plastic top 6" diameter Data Chem Inc. plastic HEB grocery 457 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 3. (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Location Type of Debris Source Indicated TEXAS (cont.) Galveston (cont.) cup Raspa, "Self Serve Saves" water jug HEB-Park manor VIRGINIA Wallops Island balloon Star States Co. (WSFS) Assateague Island plastic bucket Texaco Hydraulic Oil, Drew Oil Co., Cranston, RI 02920 balloon Chartered Health Plan balloon w/ribbons Tri M Corp. plastic hat Combustion Engineering James River plastic container Sea, Lake and Shore Bait Co. Buckroe shopping cart Food Lion Portsmouth plastic shipping wrapper Tastee Freez, Int. Oceanview blanks carton Navy dye marker Dye Chem bait bag, 8 oz. Jack's Bait P.O. 152 Currituck, NC 27929 bait bag, 16 oz. Harrison's Boathouse, Norfolk, VA 23503 plastic bag, roller, paint U.S. Government plastic grate Cumberland Chattanooga, Tenn. military ID Thomas W. Trumbauer Lynnhaven hat Sanford Bros. False Cape State Park key Boys Club VIRGINISLANDS Hassel Island papercups Carnival Cruise Line candy wrappers Carnival Cruise Line plastic Gourmet Gallery plastic slip sheet Amuri Extusion menu The Bridge Restaurant plastic cups Caneel Bay Hotel stamp Nurieux Ref #222 paperbox: St Thomas Dairies Market St. Thomas m:ilk carton St. Thomas Dairies Market Jungle Juice Box St Thomas Dairies Market plastic ice bag St. Thomas Dairies Market Red Hook plastic cup Virgin Grand Hotel Mary's Creek plastic cup Caneel Bay Hotel beer holder Peter Island plastic cup Pusser's Landing, Tortola WASHINGTON Kitsap battery Military Ind., Missouri several balloons Exeter Lines, Ltd.-Luxury Dinner Pacific shampoo bottle Princess Cruise Line plastic bags Princess Cruise Line WISCONSIN Bay View Beach "Gulf Lite" Rickett & Colman flare Lakeside Fusee Center for Marine Conservation 458 Appendix 3 (cont.) Traceable Debris Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup Lacaum J@We of Debris Source Indicated CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) Sackville/Dorchester plastic lobster trap tags Newfoundland Department of Fisheries Campbell Island two totes Connors Brothers, Ltd. JAPAN Nagasaki artificial seasoning Wei-Chuan Foods Corp. Taiwan 459 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 4 . Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup 5&k Sources T_ype of Debris Item Other Remarks ALABAMA Mexicol plastic bleach bottles Thailand plastic water bottles USSR soft drink can "Oriental" plastic oil container oriental writing CALIFORNIA Canada plastic bottles Germany candy wrapper Guadalupe balloon Chinca Guadalupe Hong Kong drink box Vita Soy Japan candy wrapper plastic bag Prosweat label Shonantoy food packaging metal aerosol can Korea whiskey bottle Mexico candy wrapper orange "pica" pack plastic containers plastic bags shoes/ toothbrushes styrofoam bottles plastic syringes Taiwan aerosolcan insecticide Vietnam newspaper "Asia" bleach bottle dish soap bottles "Spanish" AA batteries DELAWARE India strapping band Al-Ahmad M.K. Overseas, PVT. Ltd. Sahibabad Up, India FLORIDA Belgium spray can deodorant Cuba plastic lid glass bottle wine England tobacco Three Games snack bag London plastic eye shades Virgin Airways table salt container DRI-PAK Derryshire formula cap Baby Milk Plus, Trewbridge, Wiltshire, England fragrance bottle World Marketing, Iver, Bucks, England plastic cup Grand Caymen British Egypt plastic water bottle I Ali sources are listed as indicated by volunteers. In some cases the sovereign state could not be detennined. Center for Marine Conservation 460 Appendix 4. (conQ Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup fitaft Sources I=e of Debris Item Other KeMa&j FLORIDA (cont.) France med ampule, 20cc Inadrox Intenuvscula, J. Logeais dessert cup Cito dessert bridal bourgnarre aerosol perfume Eau De javel Products Research and Chem Corp., Disenfectant Glendale, CA bottle toilet bowl cleaner hair spray Greece Florex Eureka Hellas S.A. Volos Germany black plastic bags electric transistor Osrarn Istanbul bottles lotion and shampoo Italy shampoo bottle Division Cosmetica, Malizia, Balsam Shampoo Jamaica plastic pen shower cap Japan thermo syringe-needle Tokyo plastic container 20 Itr. drum SLCC-A (Cononsote Corrison Inhibitor) battery storage cont. Japan Storage Battery Co. candy wrapper alun-dnum can plastic bottle Mexico plastic bottle fuel additive bottle Veedol Norway 5 gal. can jotun Protective Coating Republic of Don-dnica plastic lid from bottle Spain water bottle Fuente Alto Venezuela piece of plastic Topoplast C.A., Hecho En Venezuela milk container Mivaca Ucteos Dee, Venezuela C.A. green bin pen USSR liquor bottle 2 aerosol cans light bulb "Arabic" alun-dnum can "Foreign" light bulb "Greek" bug spray milk carton "Oriental" 2 plastic bottles "Spanish" bottle plastic container Hacedor, 5 Itr. plastic salt box H520, Made in Halenill big plastic bag aerosolcan shaving cream plastic bottle Clorolex cap for oil container Spanish writing bottle Maalox written in Spanish Unknown foreign aerosol can 461 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup 5= Sources jUe of Debris Item Other Remarks GEORGIA Germany aerosolcan Holts Spray Paint glass bottle Heineken Duty Free plastic tea container Skipper plastic bubble bath Fa Beauty container "Asian" plastic bottle Trio "Oriental" plastic wrapper food "Spanish- plastic tub Ponds Cold Cream plastic laundry soap La Masse HAWAII China black float Japan buoys, rubber pieces silicon gel plastic bottles aerosolcan wrapper bottle bleach Mexico plastic bottle bleach LOUISIANA China plastic sealed bag condiment France aluminum can Germany plastic container bottle Italy container oil Japan bottle 2 glass bottles box soya drink Singapore pen plastic container shampoo Mexico can deodorant Panama plastic bottle Thailand can Taiwan wrapper noodles Vietnam plastic food container "Hispanic" bottle sulfuric acid "Oriental" bottle food bag "Spanish" food container powdered milk Unknown bottle oil MAINE Canada plastic strapping band Canada Lobster, S-F 35-87, ID 006005 3 plastic fishing tags New Brunswick Aquaculture 6 shipping bands Canada Lobster band 1990 Canada Lobster plastic strapping band CO, 69900 MARYLAND Japan cloth tag #464 Center for Marine Conservation 462 Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup 512te Sources T=e of Debris Item Other Remarks MASSACHUSETTS Canada 4 custom seals Canada Lobster red tag, S-F 36-87 # 044905 Canada Lobster plastic strapping band Canada New Brunswick Aquaculture NEWYORK Canada sour cream Sunnyside Dairy co., Ltd milk container Auit Foods Limited, Toronto, Canada Ireland fishing lure box Fabrique Inverin Co., Galway, Ireland France wheel guard Geismar, France Taiwan plastic spoon Mexico coveralls clothing Kappler, Mexico Canada cigarette pack Du Maurier, Canada NORTHCAROLINA Ireland wrapper Kilkan Candy Co.,Ireland (COASTAL) OREGON Asia plastic food wrapper Germany container Gouldband Koffie Melk Vlag Iceland plastic bottle Maalox Plus Japan plastic disc oil bottle plastic wrapper mosquito repellant plastic aerosol lid plastic drink bottle food wrapper light bulb Korea tea bag wrapper rice noodle package Mexico plastic bottle Mexsana Polvo Plough USSR light bulb "Oriental" cigarette lighter PUERTO RICO Belgium detergent Germany spices France milk bottle plastic bottle Bridel Lait Sterilise Holland plastic bottle Japan dried food in plastic Spain plastic deodorant bottle RHODEISLAND Canada plastic salmon band Quebec Importation #8248228 2 plastic salmon bands New Brunswick Aquaculture Salmon salmon bands, #3131835 Thailand 50 lb. rice bag Sun Lee Inc. SOUTH CAROLINA Mexico eye drop bottle Registro Sanistrio TEXAS Australia plastic vinegar bottle Anchor-Australia Brazil bug spray Brazil Baygon 463 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 4. (cont) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup slak Sources 3@yqe of Debris Item Other Remarks TEXAS (cont.) China metal container shoe Columbia glass bottle Laboratory bottle Cuba bleach jug No Cadel England plastic bracket foam fire extinguisher plastic Liquid detergent Ecuador bottle QQuesiblanguea France bottle styrofoarn package bottle De-Sodorisant D'Atmosphere Francais plastic bottle cap Chembourcy plastic bottle cleaner metal bottle olive oil Germany glass bottle disinfectant cigarette lighter nasalspray Merok products Greece plastic bottle Nice 2 plastic bottles chen-dcal bottle X^Opion Holland canned milk Ceteco Zoo Gramos shampoo bottle Japan lid bottle Clorox bottle condom Malaysia plastic Mexico 32 plastic bottles Cloralex 23 plastic bottles Veedol Intl. 19 plastic bottles Clarasol 15 plastic bottles 9 plastic bleach jugs 4 talc bottles 4 plastic bottles 1 with syringe 3 plastic medicine bottles 5 plastic drink bottles 3 shampoo bottles 2 plastic bottle caps 2 plastic bottles Clarion 2 bottle caps Allen 2 plastic water bottles shampoo bottle Caprice straw hat plastic bottle Que Si Blanqui, liquor bottle plastic food wrapper Montezuma, Mexico plastic shampoo pouch Vanart Shampoo del Centro plastic bottle Armstrong Las, Herklin Center for Marine Conservation 464 Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup slak Sources 3:ne of Dgbris Item Othor Remarks TEXAS (cont.) Mexico (cont.) plastic mayonnaiselid Hellmans bottle Bristol cup Motor oil moisture cream plastic bag butane cylinder glass bottle plastic oil can Imemsa Yamaha Mexico beer bottle Carta Blanca cigarette filter plastic bottle Kaomycin plastic bottle Alcohol plastic bottle Mr. Clean handcrearn bottle drink box deodorant Matchebelli plastic bottle Avon shampoo plastic bottle Afrin brand drug Plastic bottle Valencia Blanquerdor plastic container Mr. Leche plastic bag not recorded Puebla S.H. De Me)dco, Muratic acid oil bottle Transn-dssion oil plastic lid Plastipol cleaner Vero Vetril tuna tube of hand cream bleach jug Alen Products Quimcos Alen oil bottle cleanser alcohol plastic pieces bag, bottle Produce of Mexico, Medico plastic lid Agua Parifacado bleach jug El Nevado, Blanquedor pen Fonde plastic cap, rope Pedro Domeco Me)dcan plastic bottles Detergent syringe plastic wrapper shampoo bottle Undy cap Hellmans food bags disenfectant bottle Sol ice cream stick Montes bottle cap Mexico Yogurt plastic bottle Yamaha oil plastic container plastic bottle Alen Sevicio de su Hogar "5 Center for Marine Conservation- Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup stak qnurcpn Ine of Debris Item Other Remarks TEXAS (cont.) Mexico (cont.) pouch Creme Enjuague plastic beverage bottle Pino Mex motor oil bottle plastic cleaning bottle Amonnid Mex plastic cleaning bottle Pino bottle acid bottle plastic bag Protexa Mexico 576-7300 plastic bag Birno Read egg carton Koug Huevo Mexico shampoo sample Vanart shampoo shampoo Nuevo Shampoo Caprice plastic bottle juice plastic bottle Drain cleaner shampoo Vanart bottle Solucion de hyprochloric Vicks Medicine bic pen plastic bottle Texaco chassis grease bottle Beiersdorfde Mexico Saz vegetable bag Vick Vapo Rub plastic bottle Pegamento vitamin container shampoo samples milk carton jar, platter Boldocynnara plastic bottles Medical waste, Methiolate plastic food bag cigarette package baby powder Mexana acid chemical Alamo insect repellant glass bottle butter container Primavera face creme container Laila plastic container Lactel plastic bottle El Rendidor shampoo sample chocolate wrapper cracker wrapper plastic bottle Disinfectant plastic plastic container Magnopynol plastic container Cadena yogurt container bottle top Alen Servico plastic chemical container plastic dairy products plastic oil container Centet for Marine Conservation 466 Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup stue Sources T=e of Debris Item Other Remark TEXAS (cont.) Mexico (cont.) plastic beverage bottles yogurt container Charnourgey Nicaragua kasbiotic suspension Kalamazoo A.P. John Co. Norway bleach bottle Singapore drink container Bean drink plastic bag Yeo's soybean drink container Harpic Toilet Cleaner, 250g NET drink carton Yeo's soy drink paper carton drink box instant noodles Mi Hai Cua plastic container Toilet cleaner, Reckitt & Coleman Ltd. plastic cleaner bottle South America glass bottle Empacadora Bufalo plastic bottle plastic container Blanquedor Valenciana, S.A. (c12) Spanish Vicks, Vapor plastic bottle shampoo bottle plastic bottle Acetate 2 plastic bottles Acido Muriatic Jr. plastic vaseline jar plastic bottle Descodorante Producto Higenilo plastic bleach bottle Valenciana plastic cookie sack Galletas puig presquistias, spanish Switzerland aerosolcan Taiwan plastic food package Ve Wong Corp., Taipei, Taiwan ROC plastic wrapper Kmu-tu noodles Thailand beverage container Penny Royal Soda food container glass jar USSR plastic bottle insect repellant can cleaner bottle jar Aribecar glass medical jar Oxycyclosolum, Happy Hoe Venezuela pump spray bottle oil container Quaker butter container food package Vietnam West Germany shampoo bottle Yugoslavia hairspray "Asian" plastic shampoo bottle Elida-London "Far East" glass bottle "Oriental" food pack plastic package beverage container Soybean drink 467 Center for Marine Conservation Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup staft qourceq TWe of ]2ebris Item OtherReMAlkI TEXAS (cont.) "Orientar drink box Longan soy bean drink (cont.) glass bottle "SE Asia" glass bottle Fish sauce Unknown plastic piece Vacunado Contra Rabia bleach jugs spray bottle Touch of Scent bottle Mam RVOC Thvong Hang drink container Kin Wong Rong bag of noodles Nouilles Instantanees Au Gout plastic lighter Trialta 2 plastic bottles Suavitel 8 bottles Cloradon plastic bag Chikara, oriental style 1 plastic bottle Talco Para Ninos Mennen 1 plastic bottle Nivea I plastic bottle Ospho 1 plastic bottle Suave margarine dish salad oil plastic circle DelGolfo plastic bottle Survitol plastic cleaning bottle plastic oil bottle Vertias petrdem plastic, drain cleaner Destop plastic bottle Cruz Verde 2 bleach jugs lid Fundador Pedro Domeco bottle Vera Cruz, diostic plastic cosmetic bottle plastic bottle Marca Registraoa plastic bottle Frescolin plastic bottle Yamaha Actite murine eye drops glass bottle Valenlina plastic bottle Pebalemento plastic cap Charnboucy cigarette butts Maruror Cig. Co. plastic bottle Fresco Limonaca plastic bottle El Rendido, Para Su. Protoeel plastic bottle /lid Danone, Degulfo rice bag Empecacoraa la Mared plastic piece Adena plastic lid Aurelita plastic bag Thinhsaigon plastic bottle cap Pedro Cardora Company plastic bag Mustao plastic bag Cameron Fresco Concelad tear gas Samre metal tube, zinc oxide Pennwalt plastic bottle Pritt Center for Marine Conservation 468 Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup 5= Sources J@We of Debris Hem OfhprRpmarkq TEXAS (cont.) Unknown glass Fuera de borda, Nestle dolca (cont.) shampoo in plastic Nuevo Aroma plastic bottle Electolito bottle Aceitas Lubricantoe bottle Arasas Carnkadi Sa 3 plastic bottle cap Delgoled, Poza Rica, Veracruz plastic bottle Fruts, Bebida Defuta, Tiempo plastic bottle, caps Vanart Intermezzo plastic bottle Pegamento antiperspirant Erlandi milk carton Nutrileche plastic lid Svenska Toaksao plastic cup Pinol Hellmans Conjugo de Limon plastic oil container Exxon plastic bottle Electrolilo para carton Frica, Cocel De Jugos medicine VIRGINIA Germany milk carton Japan plastic bottle "Arabic" milk carton "Greek" plastic bottle VIRGINISLANDS Aruba plastic bottle China industrial gloves France plastic wine bottle plastic milk jug Bridel plastic n@dlk jug plastic bucket Puerto Rico plastic bottle Switzerland plastic container WASHNGTON Canada 20 liter container Exxon, Nuto H46 bait box Vancouver Bait Co., British Columbia China fireworks Japan food containers laundry detergent bag hard plastic juice bottle Korea sales slip Scandinavia can of lubricant West Germany milk carton "Oriental" food container 469 Center for Marine Consei@itidn Appendix 4. (cont.) Foreign Debris Items Reported During the 1991 International Coastal Cleanup countm Sources Jae of Debris Item Qther Remarks CANADA (NOVASCOTIA) Cuba cigar box Germany electrical device Japan toilet bowl cleaner car battery United States bottle Clorex balloon ENGLAND Belgium antspray France washing liquid preserved fruits coffee can Greece oil container Japan pharmacy bottles United States fuel stick JAPAN China pesticide Korea detergent container 2 glass bottles 2 plastic containers Taiwan glass bottle lighter medicine container glass buoy artificial seasoning Wei-Chuan Food Corp. United States baby powder tomato ketchup MEXICO France plastic bottle United States plastic bottle Center for Marine Conservation 470 t@ 3 6668 00003 1528 CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 429-5609