Threat abatement plan

BACKGROUND PAPER

for the
THREAT ABATEMENT PLAN

for the impacts of marine debris on vertebrate marine life

Australian Government

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Cover image (main):

Cape Arnhem, Northern Territory. Dr Ilse Kiessling.
Cover image (left-hand inlayed):

Customs officers Annette Brewer and Craig Butler disentangling a turtle from a derelict fishing net, north of Middle Island, Ashmore Reef, Craig Butler.
Cover image (centre inlayed):

Prince of Wales Island, Torres Strait. Dr Ilse Kiessling.
Cover image (right-hand inlayed):

Nesting Gray Headed Albatross (Thalassarche chysotoms) at Petral Peak (IA 420B4), Macquarie Island. Photographer Unknown, Australian Antarctic Division © Commonwealth of Australia.

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