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Logo: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) circular emblem in the upper right corner.

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An aerial photograph shows a damaged, partially sunken commercial fishing vessel resting in a calm coastal waterway or tidal creek. The boat is surrounded by green marshes and wetland vegetation, illustrating abandoned or derelict marine debris in a natural environment.

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Title & Publication Metadata

Florida Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide: Comprehensive Guidance Document

Program: NOAA Marine Debris Program

Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Department: U.S. Department of Commerce

Publication Date: September 2022