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[ESPRIT 27 Aug 2006]

MARINE DEBRIS TIMELINE

 

Paper Towels

2 - 4 Weeks

Newspaper

6 Weeks

Apple Core

2 Months

Cardboard Box

2 Months

Waxed Milk Carton

3 Months

Cotton Glove

1 - 5 Months

Biodegradable 6-Pack Ring

6 Months

Cotton Rope

3 - 14 Months

Wool Glove

1 Year

Biodegradable Diaper

1 Year

Plywood

1 - 3 Years

Painted Wooden Stick

13 Years

Tin Can

50 Years

Styrofoam Cup

50 Years

Styrofoam Buoy

90 Years

Aluminum Can

200 Years

Plastic 6-Pack Ring

400 Years

Disposable Diaper

450 Years

Plastic Bottle

450 Years

Monofilament Fishing Line

600 Years

Glass Bottles

Undetermined

 

“Leave nothing on the beach but footprints - Take care of our land and seas.”  THANK YOU!

 

 

GPS Location

 

N 38° 56.646’ W 074° 58.190’

 

or

 

N 38° 56’ 38.76” W 074° 58’ 11.40”

 

 

 

 

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