Further Information

 Seas of Shame
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7312777.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6218698.stm
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec08/plasticocean_11-13.html

Print Media
The Economist (Print edition), January 22, 2009
‘Underwater treasures – Documentary makers look for the next eco-blockbuster’

The Economist (Print edition), December 30, 2008
More abused than used – But the sea can be harnessed for energy, and to store carbon

CDNN, November 4, 2007
‘Plastic Ocean – The Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ by Susan Casey

Travel and Leisure , September 2006
‘Our oceans are turning into plastic…are we?’ by Susan Casey

Television Coverage

Reports
UNEP Regional Seas Report and Studies No. 178
Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Deep Waters and High Seas

Online Programs
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Marine Debris Program
http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/welcome.html