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Check out the link below to read the full Accomplishments Report!
We are proud to present the NOAA Marine Debris Program 2020 Accomplishment Report! The report highlights the major accomplishments of our Program and partners from the last year, and celebrates the close of our 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, as we work to reduce the impacts of marine debris.
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Artwork by Yufei F. (Grade 5, Michigan).
Are you a student or teacher that’s passionate about marine debris? Then get your art supplies ready, because this year’s NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest is officially open! Students in grades K-8 from the United States and U.S. territories can submit their artwork now through December 15.
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Marine debris found floating along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in Washington, D.C. (Photo: NOAA).
There's still time to submit a Letter of Intent for our fiscal year 2021 Marine Debris Research notice of funding opportunity! NOAA will fund research projects that will investigate and identify the critical input pathways for marine debris introduction into the coastal zone, including evaluation of appropriate simultaneous pathways of riverine transport downstream, surface runoff, stormwater discharge, and wind-driven transport, as well as degradation and fragmentation of debris during transport. Letters of Intent are due November 5, 2020.
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Overflowing trash in dumpsters on the island of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Photo: Mariana Islands Nature Alliance).
Marine debris is a constant and challenging threat to communities all over the world. As the school year begins, we are highlighting educational marine debris resources that highlight the problem in different locations and different languages. Whether you call it desechos marinos, ‘ōpala kai, or marine debris, we have resources for you!
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Marine debris on a California beach (Photo: Heal the Bay).
Marine debris can be dangerous for wildlife, damage sensitive habitats, and create safety and navigation hazards, but did you know it can also hurt the economies of coastal communities and decrease commercial fishing revenue? Marine debris can keep tourists away from beaches, compete with active fishing gear and reduce commercial catches, and cost small businesses money.
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