Marine debris accumulation in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands: An examination of rates and processes
"Large amounts of derelict fishing gear accumulate and cause damage to shallow coral reefs of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). To facilitate maintenance of reefs cleaned during 1996-2005 removal efforts, we identify likely high-density debris are...
Synopsis of the 2005 NWHI Marine Debris Field Season
This is a report on a successful conclusion to the 2005 Northwestern Hawaiian Island marine debris field season, from NOAA Fisheries Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED) Marine Debris program. Provides an in...
PIFSC Cruise Report CR-08-002 (Cruise OES-07-08 (OES-56))
This report documents the marine debris removal operations of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument between September 17 and October 3, 2007.