S-365 WARNING! Marine Debris May Cause Severe Damage

ATTENTION! MARINE DEBRIS MAY CAUSE SEVERE ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE! Marine debris discarded or lost from offshore and coastal sources may injure or kill fish, marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds and other wildlife. Thousands of marine animals, including marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds, die every year fro entanglement in fishing line, strapping bands, discarded ropes and nets and plastic six-pack rings. Additionally, unknown numbers of marine animals die each year from internal injury, intestinal blockage and starvation as a result of ingesting marine debris. Marine debris fouls boat propellers and clogs water intake ports on engines thereby endangering the safety of fishermen and boaters and resulting in heavy loss of timeand money. Marine debris detracts from the aesthetic quality of recreational beaches and shorelines and increases the cost of park and beach maintenance. . [Complies with MMS NTL 2002-G13, Nov. 15, 2002]