Preventing Derelict Nets and Crab Pots in the Puget Sound through Targeted Outreach Programs

… The NOAA Marine Debris Program partnered with the Northwest … derelict fishing gear in the Puget Sound through education and outreach to tribal, commercial, and recreational … distributed a series of videos based on social marketing research on how to inspire recreational crabbers to improve …
Prevention   Pacific Northwest   04/17/2025 - 15:40

Building a Self-Sustaining Fishermen-Led Gear Recovery Program in California

… The NOAA Marine Debris Program and the University of … the commercial crab season due to the high-energy coastal environment which can move, sand-in, and separate pots from …
Removal   California   12/03/2020 - 17:55

Plastic Marine Debris Clean Up, Recycling, and Recovery in Southeast Alaska

… The Ocean Plastics Recovery team is working with local and … provides educational opportunities for university research partners and high school students. All marine …
Removal   Alaska   02/07/2025 - 15:30

Educating Recreational Boaters and Improving Crab Trap Float Riggings to Reduce Derelict Fishing Gear

… The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the NOAA Marine Debris Program, and the Fishing for Energy partners teamed up to prevent … lines. These derelict crab traps can have numerous negative environmental and economic impacts including damaging …
Prevention   Southeast   04/17/2025 - 15:43

Removing and Preventing Derelict Fishing Gear and Large Debris Nationwide

… is administering a national competitive grant program for the removal of large marine debris, working with California … creating tools to better prevent derelict fishing gear, and removing marine debris in southwest Alaska and the Lower … trap, and kill marine animals after it is lost in the environment. This not only harms sea life, but is also a …
Removal   Alaska, California, Florida   03/03/2025 - 11:32

Hurricanes Laura, Sally, Delta, Zeta, and Ida

… Following a competitive review process, the NOAA Marine Debris Program and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are pleased to … and support of surrounding wetland habitats.  Coastal Environments, Inc., LA ($150,162) will remove three …
Emergency Response   Gulf of America   02/19/2025 - 10:27

Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole, and Typhoon Merbok

… Following a competitive review process, the NOAA Marine Debris Program and  National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are pleased to … such as batteries and oil to minimize impact to the environmentally-sensitive tundra wetland, protecting nearby …
Emergency Response   Alaska, Florida, Pacific Islands   01/23/2025 - 13:34

Creative and Colorful Corals

… Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems on our planet. Thousands of species rely on reefs for survival, and millions of … protect coral reefs by preventing debris from entering our environment, and by raising awareness about their …
08/06/2024 - 13:23

Intercepting Urban Stormwater Debris in the Great Lakes Watershed

… The Rochester Institute of Technology is installing, maintaining, and collecting debris from interception devices within storm … Museum and Science Center , Monroe County Department of Environmental Services , and EnviroPod .  What is the …
Removal   Great Lakes   02/24/2025 - 18:29

Stopping Marine Debris at its Source from Coast to Coast

… Clean Water Fund is expanding the California-based ReThink Disposable program to seven … By reducing the use and possible escape into the environment of single-use plastics, this work will benefit a …
Prevention   California   05/05/2025 - 12:07

Watershed Approach in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Rid the Seas of Marine Debris

… The School District of the City of Erie partnered with the NOAA Marine Debris Program and lead a district-wide education and outreach effort with … which resulted in 3,571 pounds of debris removed from the environment around Erie, PA. … The School District of the …
Prevention   Great Lakes   04/17/2025 - 15:35

Derelict Fishing Gear

… fishing gear, can cause huge problems for wildlife, the habitats they depend on, and the economy. What is derelict fishing gear? Derelict … such as plastic and metal, that can remain in the environment for many years. Unfortunately, some derelict …
What is Marine Debris?   02/07/2023 - 07:44

Monitoring Marine Debris in Virginia’s Coastal Zone

… Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program and local partners worked with the NOAA Marine Debris Program to evaluate and expand … Program and administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, partners at the Virginia Aquarium and …
Monitoring   04/17/2025 - 16:32

Partner Project Highlights from the MDMAP

… marine habitats, impedes navigation, impacts our economy, and is a risk to human health and safety. Although we continue to learn more and more about marine debris, there are still many unanswered questions. These include … 2015 - June 2018 The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) partnered with the NOAA Marine …
Research   California, Gulf of America, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest   02/26/2025 - 15:29

Hudson Estuary Litter Prevention (HELP): Marine Debris Education and Prevention in New York City

… Hudson River Community Sailing teamed up with the NOAA Marine Debris Program to educate and empower New York City high school students in their Sail … causes, and impacts of marine debris. ​Students studied microplastics, designed a passive debris collection system, …
Prevention   Mid-Atlantic   04/17/2025 - 15:33