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Meeting the Marine Debris Problem with Perseverance in the Pacific

Debris, including rope, plastic bottles, and various pieces of plastic, are strewn across a rocky coastline.

Reducing Single-Use Plastics on College Campuses

A student picking up debris along a rocky shore.

The NOAA Marine Debris Program 2022 Accomplishments Report is Now Available!

A tangle of old fishing net and ropes on a rocky ocean shore.

Traveling Marine Debris Tournament Making a Big Impact

A person on an airboat piled high with derelict traps removed from a bay.

New Year, Same Goal: A Debris Free Florida

A pile of recovered derelict fishing gear piled at the back of a boat headed back to shore.

The 2023 Marine Debris Calendar Is Now Available!

Cover of the 2023 Marine Debris Calendar.

The NOAA Marine Debris Program is the U.S. Federal government's lead for addressing marine debris.

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