Oregon Marine Debris Action Plan

… Oregon Marine Debris Action Plan … The Oregon Marine Debris Action Plan is a compilation of recommended strategies and actions to prevent, research, and remove marine debris in Oregon. It is a …
Pacific Northwest   Regional Action Plans   03/19/2024 - 19:27

An Analysis of Marine Debris in the US

… An Analysis of Marine Debris in the US … This project summary details the results of a … the NOAA Marine Debris Program’s Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project (MDMAP) dataset and the Ocean … (OC) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia. This project …
Other Reports   03/20/2024 - 13:16

The Economic Impacts of Marine Debris on Tourism-Dependent Communities

… The tourism and recreation sector is the largest employer in the ocean and Great Lakes economy. This sector relies heavily on … and ocean resources as well as the aesthetic quality of the environment. Unfortunately, marine debris is a pervasive …
Research   California, Great Lakes, Gulf of America, Mid-Atlantic   02/19/2025 - 14:34

Guidelines for the Monitoring and Assessment of Plastic Litter in the Ocean

… Guidelines for the Monitoring and Assessment of Plastic … of this report is to provide recommendations, advice and practical guidance, for the establishment of programmes …
Modeling and Monitoring   03/20/2024 - 13:11

Study on the Economic Impacts of Marine Debris on Beaches

… Study on the Economic Impacts of Marine Debris on Beaches … Marine … property values, costs incurred by local governments and volunteer organizations to remove and dispose of marine … values reflecting the public’s preference for a clean environment. This study evaluates two types of economic loss …
Other Reports   03/20/2024 - 13:15

Can plastic marine debris harm animals?

… Plastic has the potential to harm fish and other wildlife in two main … they can come from sources other than plastic debris. More research is needed to help better understand these areas. … …
11/18/2019 - 13:31

How can I obtain funding for a marine debris project?

… The NOAA Marine Debris Program offers several nationwide, … marine debris removal grants; prevention through education and outreach grants; and research grants. Learn more about these opportunities . … 47 …
Alaska, California, Caribbean, Florida, Great Lakes, Gulf of America, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Pacific Islands, Pacific Northwest, Southeast   06/10/2022 - 12:10

How does marine debris impact animals?

… it for many miles to a new area where it doesn’t belong and can take over the environment there, harming other animals. For more …
11/18/2019 - 13:47

What are you doing to clean up the ocean?

… While cleaning up the ocean is a big task, the NOAA Marine Debris Program does … think about how their behavior contributes to the problem and change it Removal: cleaning up our beaches and waterways Research: learning more about the marine debris issue and …
11/18/2019 - 13:48

Evaluation of the Contributions of the United States to Global Ocean Plastic Waste

… The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine … in waste management, resource economics, marine policy, environmental policy, marine conservation, physical …
Research   02/22/2024 - 20:57

Assessing and Removing Derelict Crab Pots from a Recreational Fishery in Delaware

… The University of Delaware led the removal of derelict crab … University of Delaware's Coastal Sediments, Hydrodynamics, and Engineering Lab and  Delaware Sea Grant collaborated … with the  Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ,  Delaware Mobile Surf-fishing …
Removal   Mid-Atlantic   04/16/2025 - 14:38

Weathering Stormy Waters

… View the webinar recording . Presenters Scott Lundgren , Director - NOAA Office of Response and Restoration Matthew Bethel , Associate Executive … Program Coordinator - Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources Michele Jacobi , Spatial Data Branch …
07/07/2021 - 12:09

Knowing the Ropes

… View the webinar recording . Presenters Nancy Wallace , Director … Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force - Veda Environmental Ben Solomon , Environmental Specialist - North … , Central Site Manager - North Carolina Coastal Reserves and National Estuarine Research Reserve, Division of Coastal …
05/27/2021 - 14:51

Taking an Inventory of the Issue

… View the  webinar recording . Presenters Liz Hartje , Project Manager – South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource …
07/15/2021 - 19:17

NOAA Marine Debris Program Education Newsletter Archive

… The NOAA Marine Debris Education Newsletter highlights marine debris lessons and educational resources and features upcoming events, art … Marine Debris Program art contest to life in your learning environment. NOAA Marine Debris Program Education Newsletter …
Resources   02/21/2025 - 12:01