| patterns of marine debris distribution on the beaches of rottnest island, western australia. | rottnest island, western australia, receives >500,000 visitors y(-1), who are mainly attracted by the island's natural values. marine debris is a threat to both these natural values and to island wildlife, and is consequently an important issue for managers. engaging with volunteers, we quantified marine debris at 16 beach sites around the island. the highest loads occurred on the sw coast and primarily comprised items originating from fishing activities. sites on the ne coast, where >95% of the ... | 2014 | 25261176 |