"Marine debris threatens oceans and coasts, marine life, our economy, safe navigation, and human health and safety."

"Do your part and help keep our seas free debris!
Marine debris is everyone's problem. It is a global problem affecting everything from the environment to the economy; from fishing and navigation to human health and safety; from the tiniest coral polyps to giant blue whales. Marine debris also comes in many forms, from a cigarette butt to a 4,000-pound derelict fishing net."

"Marine debris is a problem we can solve together. Although marine debris is found worldwide, we can all help with the smallest actions. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and participate in local beach or stream cleanups. If we each do a little, together we can make a big difference."

also from the NOAA marine debris web page.

http://marinedebrisblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/midway-team-removes-tons-of-debris-vessel-from-atoll/

NOAA also has views on global warming.

TB, we could play this game all day. The difference is that most reasonable folks are concerned about the health of the planet. You only seem concerned that some industry might be inconvenienced if its destructive and irresponsible practices are curtailed, or even criticized.

And you consistently disguise your agenda by always couching the argument in ideological terms, with blarney about free enterprise, the founding fathers, liberty, tyranny, and other shameless rhetorical distractions.

"Don't piss in the soup, we've all got to eat." --Lyndon Johnson

And when I catch you pissing in the soup, the burden of proof about whether or not its bad is not on me, its on you.