The FISH Act directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to compile a list of foreign vessels that have engaged in unsanctioned fishing and ban them from U.S. ports.
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Industry launches campaign to rid ocean of plastic. Is it for real?
Five developing countries in Asia are responsible for most of the plastic flowing into the ocean. A new industry effort aims to improve the way countries in the developing world dispose of plastic.
Once America’s darling, now plastics are foreign villain on Alaska shores
In Prince William Sound, for example, Montague Island’s shoreline has 30 tons of plastic debris per mile, according to Chris Pallister of Gulf of Alaska Keeper.