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Marine Microplastic Pollution: Government Reports

Guidance and key resources for doing academic research on microplastics in marine ecosystems

Find Government Reports & Documents on Microplastics 

Recent Reports & Research by U.S. Agency

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Government Agencies & Microplastics

Many government agencies have committed to studying and mitigating the problem of microplastics through research projects, awareness programs, waste-free programs, grant work, and mitigation efforts. See the websites below to find out what each individual government agency is doing to combat microplastics.

Laws & Policies Related to Microplastics