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Marine Debris Reporting - NOAA's Program on Tsunami Debris

The NOAA Marine Debris Program in conjunction with the Office of Response and Restoration provides a platform for reporting and tracking tsunami debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami. Approximately 5 million tons of debris have entered the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch." This report highlights the current statistics and encourages extended cooperation and outreach in reporting debris sightings.

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Marine Debris Reporting - NOAA's Program on Tsunami Debris

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  1. Marine Debris Reporting In conjunction with the NOAA Marine Debris Program Office of Response and Restoration http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/ Matt Thompson - PMO Seattle

  2. Tsunami – Japan Japan was hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11, 2011, that triggered a deadly tsunami in the country's north.

  3. Tsunami Event Overview • March 11 natural disaster and human tragedy: • 9.0 magnitude earthquake • Tsunami: 130 ft max wave height • 217 square miles inundation • 15,885 people confirmed dead, 2,623 missing (as of 4/10/14) U.S. Navy

  4. Amount of Debris Approximately 5 million tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean, Source: Japanese Ministry of the Environment

  5. Marine Debris

  6. Debris Tracking Tsunami Debris is adding to the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”… An estimated 1.5 Million Tons has reached the US West Coast thus far.

  7. Reporting Stats • 1780 reports were received to date (July 2014) • 1235 reports from land • Approximately 175 reports from vessels to-date (July 2014) not including Japanese training vessels • Additional 370 report from Japanese training vessels • Total of 545 reports from vessels

  8. REPORTING FORM

  9. EXTENDED COOPERATION AND OUTREACH • Ships, International Government agency, and public outreach will continue. Seattle PMO will still distribute forms. • Research groups encouraged to participate. • Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Alaska State emergency agencies have contingency plans in place (especially for hazardous debris). • Website:http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/tsunamidebris/

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