The NOAA Marine Debris Program offers several nationwide, competitive funding opportunities for marine debris projects. These include: marine debris removal grants; prevention through education and outreach grants; and research grants. Learn more about these opportunities.
Marine Debris in
Florida & the Caribbean
The NOAA Marine Debris Program works with partners in Florida and the Caribbean on marine debris projects, including assessing regional needs, removal efforts, developing and implementing prevention strategies and action plans, and education and outreach.

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Abandoned and Derelict Vessel information for states in the Florida & the Caribbean region:
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Why anglers should care about ghost fishing and abandoned and derelict crab traps. Produced by Ocean Aid 360 and Roundhouse Creative Studio supported by a NOAA MDP community-based removal grant.
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Regional Coordinator
Currently vacant