Tons of Marine Debris Hauled Off NW Hawaiian Islands
Environment News Service, November, 2006
HONOLULU, Hawaii (ENS) — --> More than 13 tons of derelict fishing gear has been removed from the fragile coral reef environment of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument during a recent 28 day multi-agency removal effort. Eestablished in June by President George W. Bush, the monument is the world’s largest fully protected marine conservation area.
NOAA co-manages the monument's resources in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the state of Hawaii. Working aboard the NOAA ship Oscar Elton Sette, the 13 person marine debris team conducted in-water surveys and debris removal operations at Kure, Pearl and Hermes Atolls, covering more than three square miles. Land debris was collected with assistance from the U.S. Department of Interior, U.S....
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