How will a Reserve correct the problem of marine debris in the Hawaiian Islands?
The Reserve will build upon the existing efforts of the interagency partnership, including the recommendations outlined at the 2000 Marine Debris Conference, to clean up this very serious threat to the resources in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This also includes bringing to bear new authorities and resources to address the problem. The new authorities prohibit destruction, loss or injury to any Reserve or Sanctuary resource. Efforts may also include working with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Coast Guard and the International Maritime Organization to address the issue of preventing the debris at its source.
