Media and Press Release Resources

Media Interviews | Photos | Background Information |
Marine Debris Press Releases | Marine Debris Articles

Reporters and news media gather alongside boat that has recovered derelict crab pots in the Chesapeake Bay.

This page contains important information for any media coverage, including contact information and current and archived press releases on NOAA Marine Debris Program activities.

Media Interviews

If you're looking for an expert to interview or more background information contact the NOAA Office of Communications (National Ocean Service) in Washington, D.C., at (301) 713-3066.

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Photos

If you would like to download photos to use with your article or story, please visit our Photo Galleries page. Appropriate photo credit must be included with every photo use.

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Background Information for Media

NOAA Marine Debris Program Background

For specific background information on the NOAA Marine Debris Program, visit our About the Program page.

General NOAA Background

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans.

NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts our seas and skies, guides our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment which sustains us all.

A Commerce Department agency, NOAA provides these services through five major organizations: the National Weather Service, the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service, and NOAA Research; and numerous special program units. In addition, NOAA research and operational activities are supported by the Nation's seventh uniformed service, the NOAA Corps, a commissioned officer corps of men and women who operate NOAA ships and aircraft, and serve in scientific and administrative posts.

The NOAA Marine Debris Program is part of the National Ocean Service.

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