Media Advisory
| For Immediate Release | November 29, 2007 |
| Contact: Brian Green (916) 524-9837 ACC Media Hotline: 866-922-7165 |
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Industry, Government and Academia Confront Problem of Marine Debris
Leaders of diverse institutions, agencies and organizations announce mutual goals, discuss effective marine debris reduction programs & solutions in Friday morning San Diego press announcement
| WHAT: | Informal Press Availability to Discuss Strategies and Solutions Learned at Marine Debris Solutions Workshop |
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WHEN/ |
Friday, November 30th, 2007, 9:00 a.m. La Jolla Shores Room Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines 10950 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California (Continental Breakfast Will be Served!) Teleconference dial-in number#: 800 – 531 – 3250 ID number #: 8766945 # |
| WHO: |
Representatives from the American Chemistry Council & Other Workshop Participants |
| WHY: | Because we all want to protect our environment for future generations. The workshop provided an opportunity to seek on-going consensus on a few highly effective programs, ideas and initiatives that will lead to significant reductions in marine debris. |
Workshop discussions focused on identifying:
- Gaps and inconsistencies in available data about the impact of various types of marine debris on marine life and the coastal environment
- Challenges and needs associated with policies and programs in the public and private sectors that address marine debris
- Opportunities for the development of on-going partnerships between industry, government and non-governmental organizations, to develop and implement effective marine debris education, management, research and removal strategies, as well as to improve recycling opportunities
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