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Winning entry to our 2018 marine debris art contest by Emma M., Grade 6, Pennsylvania.
It’s that time of year—time to announce the winners of the NOAA Marine Debris Program Annual Art Contest! We had hundreds of impressive entries this year and although we wish we could showcase them all, we are excited to share this year’s winners with you.
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After enjoying a picnic, make sure you dispose of your trash responsibly (Photo: NOAA).
Some may say that life’s a picnic, but not for an ocean or Great Lakes impacted by debris. Following Earth Day, use these 5 tools to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and care for our planet every day!
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Whenever possible, use a reusable bag and your own containers when you shop! (Photo: NOAA)
Spring has officially begun and while most of us are looking forward to April’s showers bringing those promised May flowers, we often forget that this melty and rainy spring weather often brings something much less pleasant as well— marine debris.
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Don’t you think it’s time we all have an honest trash talk? Ocean Today, in partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, presents Regional Emmy® Award-winning TRASH TALK, a 15-minute special feature on marine debris. TRASH TALK is specially designed to be part of your upcoming World Ocean Day festivities and beyond.
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, as seen in this diagram, is one of many garbage patches located throughout our global ocean (Photo: NOAA).
You may have heard about "garbage patches," but did you know that they aren't islands of trash? The most publicized garbage patch is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre in the northern Pacific Ocean. However, there are actually several garbage patches located in gyres around the world!
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