Nearly two years after the Japanese tsunami, debris such as refrigerators, foam buoys, and ketchup bottles are piling up on Alaska’s beaches. Foam pieces, some smaller than packing peanuts, are scattered across the coastline, posing risks to wildlife and the environment. Birds, rodents, and even bears are ingesting the debris, and chemicals from petroleum containers are a growing concern. Aerial surveys show the problem is more widespread than expected, highlighting the challenge of keeping Alaska’s coastline clean.

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