Broken Coral in a Derelict Fishing Net

… the decks of fishing vessels can drift through the ocean and get caught on shallow coral reefs around islands and atolls. Once snagged on corals, the large nets can …
Pacific Islands
Impacts
08/01/2017 - 16:08

Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project

… Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project The Marine Debris Monitoring and … is now powered by Morgan Stanley in partnership with National Geographic Society and the University of Georgia, … ‘About MDMAP'. Guide for Educators A Guide to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris …

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

… Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Image Download: PMNM_Map_bleeds (2).jpg … A map of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Islands that include the following names: Nihoa - contemporary … Hawaiin name/ancient Hawaiian name/ Necker Island - common name Kānemiloha‘i - contemporary Hawaiin name/ …
Pacific Islands
Infographics
04/03/2024 - 21:06

Microplastics found on a Lake Ontario beach

… Microplastics found on a Lake Ontario beach Image Download: … plasticlkontarioEileenStegemann3533.JPG (4.01 MB) … Microplastics found on a Lake Ontario beach. … 48 … Microplastics found on a Lake Ontario beach …
Great Lakes
Types
04/27/2020 - 10:41

Bucket of Microplastics

… Bucket of Microplastics Image Download: … (1.23 MB) … 44 … Bucket of Microplastics …
Pacific Islands
Types
04/10/2020 - 08:43

Captured Marine Debris

… total of ten vessels competed in the first Ghost Trap Rodeo and removed a combined total of over 1,400 pounds of derelict crab traps and other forms of marine debris. (Photo Credit: Ocean Aid …
Florida
Solutions
11/16/2018 - 09:54

Microplastics

… Microplastics Image Download: IMG_3027_1.jpg (2.93 MB) … 45 … Microplastics …
Northeast
Types, Solutions
12/30/2019 - 10:03

The removal of abandoned and derelict vessels.

… The removal of abandoned and derelict vessels. Image … A submerged, derelict vessel … at the Makah Marina in Neah Bay, Washington (Photo Credit: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation). … 272 … The removal …
03/21/2025 - 12:18

NOAA divers stand on a nets they removed in Hawaii.

… NOAA divers stand on a nets they removed in Hawaii. Image Download: … at Midway.JPG (864.52 KB) Credit NOAA … NOAA divers stand on a pile of nets they removed in Hawaii's Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. … 44 … 136 … NOAA divers stand on a nets …
Pacific Islands
Solutions
04/25/2017 - 17:20

Students participate in Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Students participate in Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Image Download: 2014_oceanplasticpollutionsummit_MBA.jpg (592.78 KB) … Students participate in Ocean Plastic Pollution Summit at Monterey Bay Aquarium. … 42 … Students …
California
Prevention
04/25/2017 - 17:19

Microplastics on National Park Beaches Infographic

… Microplastics on National Park Beaches Infographic Image Download: Microplastics_National_Park_Beaches_Infographic_FINAL … of a project funded by the NOAA Marine Debris Program and led by the National Park Service and Clemson University …
Infographics
12/31/2023 - 18:05

Hawaiian monk sleeping on derelict fishing gear

Hawaiian monk sleeping on derelict fishing gear Image Download: monk-seal-resting-marine-debris-1000-e1431438655783.jpg (137.94 KB) Credit NOAA … Marine debris throughout the ocean puts endangered species like this Hawaiian monk seal at risk. (Photo: …
Pacific Islands
Impacts
04/25/2017 - 16:53

The removal of derelict fishing gear from remote islands.

… The removal of derelict fishing gear from remote islands. Image … Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project team … derelict fishing gear from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaii (Photo Credit: Papahānaumokuākea … … 272 … The removal of derelict fishing gear from remote islands. …
04/02/2025 - 16:31

Marine debris cleanup near South Point on the Island of Hawaii

… Marine debris cleanup near South Point on the Island of Hawaii Image Download: Hawaii_South_Point_cleanup.jpg … (1.71 MB) Credit NOAA … The Hawaiian Islands are a hotspot for marine debris accumulation due to their location within the North Pacific oceanic currents. Derelict fishing gear and assorted debris …
Pacific Islands
Solutions
04/25/2017 - 17:24

Fishing for Energy

… (1 MB) Credit NOAA … Derelict fishing gear collected and disposed through the Fishing for Energy Program. The program is a partnership between Covanta, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the NOAA Marine Debris Program, and …
Solutions
04/25/2017 - 17:13