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  • Prediction of Initial Mixing for Municipal Ocean Discharges

    Creator:
    Teeter, Allan M. and Baumgartner, D. J.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this report is to present procedures by which applicants and reviewers can calculate initial dilution and describe the zone of initial dilution surrounding the discharge site. These calculations would be required under regulations proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 25, 1978 (1) implementing section...
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    Capstone Project
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    dilution is the rapid turbulent mixing between wastewater dis- charged at depth in the ocean and seawater

  • Report on a port-based project to reduce marine debris

    Creator:
    Recht, Fran
    Abstract:
    Plastic waste in the oceans is now recognized as a serious threat to marine life and a pollution problem with economic consequences for mariners and coastal states. Annex V of MARPOL, effective December 1988, is an international treaty which prohibits signatory nations from disposing of any plastic material into the...
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    Capstone Project
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    , resulting in decreased solid waste disposal costs. A small amount of revenue is even generated by the sale