By NOAA Marine Debris Program staff
The Government of Japan announced last Friday a gift of $5 million to the United States, through NOAA’s Marine Debris Program, to support efforts in response to marine debris washing ashore in the U.S. from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
We are so grateful to Japan for this gift and for its support.
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The NOAA Marine Debris Program serves as a centralized marine debris capability within NOAA in order to coordinate, strengthen, and increase the visibility of marine debris issues and efforts within the agency, its partners, and the public. This Program is undertaking a national and international effort focusing on identifying, reducing, and preventing debris in the marine environment. Additionally, the MDP supports and works closely with various partners across the U.S. to fulfill the Program’s mission.
January 3, 2013 at 4:59 pm
I remember seeing photos of some of the stuff and I was really surprised at just how far it had travelled and the amount. It really opened my eyes to what impact the tsunami was having on a grander scale.