Marine debris is defined as any persistent solid material that is disposed or abandoned in the marine or aquatic environment. It’s a global problem as well as one in our own backyard and is a threat to our environment, navigation safety, the economy, and human health. One type of marine debris, plastics, is of particular concern.
In this free online program, Anne Moser, Senior Special Librarian from the UW-Madison Wisconsin Water Library, will provide an introduction to the history and science of plastics, and share what we can do to reduce our plastics footprint.