… to Help Tons of our trash flows into our ocean, waterways, and Great Lakes every year. It is a complex and ever growing problem, and it’s up to everyone to play a role in the solution. In …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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: …
… waterborne litter that affects Georgia’s Ogeechee and Savannah River watersheds using proven trash interception devices, comprehensive data collection, and community engagement. Type of Project: Removal Region: … marine debris and its impacts on water, wildlife, and human health. Using robust curriculum, coordinated media, targeted …
… California Sea Grant improved the understanding of urban neighborhood trash sources and provided experiential learning opportunities to middle … educational curriculum while navigating in-person public health restrictions. Through this effort, partners created …
… (pronounced Pa-pa-hah-now-mo-koo-ah-keh-ah) Marine National Monument (monument) is a vast, remote, and largely uninhabited region just northwest of the … species. Marine debris is one of the biggest threats to the health of the monument. Removing this threat and preserving …
… tiny plastic pieces invisible to the human eye, to large abandoned and derelict vessels. These vessels litter ports, … authorities and a state emergency response or environmental health agency to report the item. If the debris item is a … or environmental health agency, and the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 to report the …
… Researchers at Keene State College and the University of New Haven used multimedia text … researchers at Keene State College in New Hampshire and the University of New Haven in Connecticut used … project and why is it important? Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup data continues to find cigarette …
… NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project (MDMAP) data are used to document, understand, and communicate about marine debris on our shorelines. … Drivers of Stranded Marine Debris on Beaches Within Two US National Marine Sanctuaries Using Citizen Science Data . Amy …
… community of Port Townsend, Washington, in identification and removal of derelict crab pots from Discovery and Sequim Bays. Type of Project: Removal Region: Pacific … in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Clallam and Jefferson County Marine Resources Committees, the Fiero …
… of our 2021 North America Marine Debris Prevention and Removal awards, totaling nearly $4.1 million of funding … prevent and reduce marine debris in order to preserve human healthand marine and coastal ecosystems, prevent the loss … Maine Council (Gulf of Maine, $367,839) will create an international collaborative approach to reduce and prevent the …
… The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is leading groups of trained and experienced … team is also collecting field samples of biofilm andmicroplastics for laboratory analysis. To raise awareness of … is also partnering with six schools in the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries’ Ocean Guardian School Program …
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