There are many impacts of marine debris on humans, the marine ecosystem, and economically. In 2008 alone, they were estimated at $ 1.26 billion per year for the 21 Asian and Pacific economies (Messellegorm et al., 2011). These costs appear from a number of different sources. WastesWaste can directly damage ships participating in leisure, transport or fishing. In addition to the direct damage to ships as a result of marine debris barriers, hidden nets and other fishing gear can have implications for fish industries by reducing levels of target stocks, prey and habitat damage (Matsuka et al., 2005; ). The debris can also be detrimental to the tourism industry by reducing or altering beach visits, as well as potential losses of private sector investment in dirty or contaminated areas (Palens et al., 2000; Oviara 2001). Direct impacts on human health can result from abandoned sharp tools, marine interactions between ships and large floating debris (Shifley & Register 2007) and are likely to cause exposure to biphenyls, phthalates and other plastic additives (Thompson et al., 2009).