Ocean pollution is a diffuse, complex series of problems that are not easily addressed. Nevertheless, some pollution problems can and have been successfully addressed. Because of the value of science in dealing with pollution,there is a need to devote resources to research, improved monitoring, and the continued development of pollution source-reduction strategies and technologies. Efforts will be made more effective when actions at all levels of government—federal, state, and local—are better coordinated
and when communications to the public about pollution sources and impacts are improved.