Coastal Restoration
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Coastal Restoration
Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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California single-use plastic ban comes down to the wire

California single-use plastic ban comes down to the wire | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
California lawmakers are weighing three bills to phase out single-use plastic containers and address the state's recycling crisis. But industry opposition looms.
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What will it take to get plastics out of the ocean?

What will it take to get plastics out of the ocean? | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From drones to filters to artificial islands, innovators are working to reduce the threat thousands of tons of trash pose to marine ecosystems.
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We need all of it!

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SoCal Marine Debris

SoCal Marine Debris | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it

Southern California beaches and marine waters are used extensively for a variety of recreational purposes, attracting an estimated 150 million visitors annually. Consequently, most debris studies in Southern California have focused on the composition and abundance of debris on beaches. On the other hand, SCCWRP has participated in studies that not only looking at debris on beaches, but also in other habitats or receptacles: the seafloor, nearshore surface water, and water-column water.


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New Ban Now In Effect On Plastic Straws In South Coast City; Plastic Cutlery Also Impacted

New Ban Now In Effect On Plastic Straws In South Coast City; Plastic Cutlery Also Impacted | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A South Coast city’s new ordinance which tries to reduce the use of single-use plastics is now in effect. Santa Barbara’s new ordinance bans food and
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Blue whale believed tangled in fishing line may be in Mexico

Blue whale believed tangled in fishing line may be in Mexico | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A blue whale that is believed to be tangled in fishing line may be in Mexican waters, authorities said Monday.
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That sucker is moving.  Even with a table of lines and traps hanging off of him/her.

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