… investigated the movement of contaminants associated with microplastics through aquatic food chains. In this study, … terephthalate, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polystyrene) were spiked with polychlorinated biphenyls … each polymer type. The study also looked at impacts on the health and survival of the animals exposed to different …
Research   California   06/17/2020 - 10:51
… debris shoreline monitoring data by Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary into action by implementing a … (GFNMS), Greater Farallones Association , Root Solutions , and other project partners, with the support of NOAA Marine … shotgun wad debris, implementing best management practices, and evaluating the effectiveness of their efforts.  What was …
Prevention   California   05/05/2025 - 11:51
… variables affected where Japan tsunami marine debris went and when it arrived. An estimated 70% of the debris sank … Japan, while the rest dispersed throughout the ocean. Winds and ocean currents constantly change, making it very … marine debris modeling, check out our topic paper Modeling Oceanic Transport of Floating Marine Debris , which reviews …
Japan Tsunami Marine Debris   03/14/2023 - 15:29
… hundreds of reports of tsunami debris from vessels at-sea and beachgoers in the Pacific states and British Columbia. These items ranged in size and type, … in Japan, and landed on the remote coast of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Olympic National Park in …
Japan Tsunami Marine Debris   03/14/2023 - 15:29
… Many of the most common items found on our beaches and in our waters are things we may come in contact with … Plastic Beverage Bottles and Caps - During the 2017 International Coastal Cleanup , plastic beverage bottles and … cover our beaches and ocean ecosystems as well. A study of microplastics on National Park beaches found that 97% of the …
How to Help   01/15/2025 - 12:22
… provided the NOAA Marine Debris Program funding to prevent and reduce marine debris in the North American region. … and reduce marine debris, including plastic litter and microplastics, in order to preserve human health and marine and coastal ecosystems, prevent the loss …
Prevention   Gulf of America   04/11/2025 - 16:30
… with disabilities equal access to electronic information and data comparable to those who do not have disabilities, … us . Accessibility Feedback If you believe there are National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) websites or …
01/29/2025 - 18:29
… Sources of Microplastics: Microbeads … Students will learn what microplastics are, where they come from, and their effect on the environment. Marine debris is a …
Caribbean   Curricula Chapter   07/03/2024 - 10:43
… is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? It’s not a floating island of trash, like a garbage dump or a landfill. It’s also … A garbage patch is made up of tiny plastic pieces called “microplastics” that are less than 5 millimeters long. It’s … A garbage patch is made up of tiny plastic pieces called “microplastics” that are less than 5 millimeters long. It’s …
Videos   04/11/2025 - 13:09
… designed to be part of your World Ocean Day festivities and beyond. To download the videos, visit Ocean Today's … From? How does marine debris impact the ocean, animals, and me? Why is plastic marine debris so common? What is the … event for museums, zoos, aquariums, learning centers and schools. Featuring NOAA Marine Debris Program …
Discover Marine Debris   07/23/2024 - 13:32
… Monterey Bay Aquarium and the NOAA Marine Debris Program worked with California teachers to add marine debris lessons and projects to their classrooms. Project Dates: August 2013 … to go in-depth with their students on marine debris issues and solutions. The series included educator training, …
Prevention   California   04/17/2025 - 15:54
… Scientists and statisticians with the University of Washington’s Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) are collaborating with the … science initiative that engages both domestic and international volunteers in conducting standardized shoreline …
Monitoring   Pacific Northwest   04/17/2025 - 16:33
… Southern Mississippi investigated the ingestion of marine microplastics in juvenile fish that use floating Sargassum … of Southern Mississippi conducted field collections and research out of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, with funding … juvenile fish in the Gulf of America are ingesting microplastics, and if so, how frequently this occurs for …
Research   Gulf of America   02/19/2025 - 11:37
… Coastal Studies mobilized volunteers to identify, document, and properly dispose of derelict fishing gear from Cape Cod Bay and the Cape Cod National Seashore.  Type of Project:  Removal Region: …
Removal   Northeast   04/17/2025 - 14:53
… Did you “NOAA” that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) produces a …
11/18/2024 - 16:53