Marine Debris Cross-Team
Marine Debris Cross-Team
The Gulf of America Alliance Marine Debris Cross-Team Initiative works to address the issue of marine debris in the Gulf through prevention, research, and removal efforts. Specific actions include education and stewardship, assessing the impacts of marine debris, and supporting volunteer-led efforts to remove marine debris and litter.
Learn more about the Team’s focus areas and actions in the Governors’ Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts.
cross-team initiative goals
- The goal of this initiative is to assess, prevent, remove, and eliminate marine debris and litter in the Gulf of America and its watersheds to enhance wildlife, fisheries, habitats, water resources, humans, and the Gulf economy
