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We are excited to share the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 18. The Act enhances the NOAA Marine Debris Program's work to assess, prevent, reduce, and remove marine debris, both in the United States and around the world.
Debris along the lower part of the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Photo: Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve).
We are proud to announce our FY 2021 North America Marine Debris Prevention and Removal notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). Funding for this NOFO was provided through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act. The USMCA recognizes the importance of taking action to prevent and reduce marine debris, including plastic litter and microplastics, in order to preserve human health and marine and coastal ecosystems, prevent the loss of biodiversity, and mitigate the costs and impacts of marine debris.
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One easy way to reduce waste is to skip the plastic utensils and napkins when ordering take out or delivery, whether you are eating at home or on the go (Photo: NOAA).
Practicing waste reduction at home builds a strong foundation for reducing waste in our everyday lives. While spending more time at home this winter, we can examine our daily habits and think about the ways we can be more sustainable. Reducing our personal waste is an important part of preventing potential marine debris; let’s kick off our new year with resolving to do so.
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Explore marine debris topics, such as garbage patches, right from home!
Parents, students, and teachers: did you know we have free activities, videos, and more, all available online? Learn about marine debris and have some fun, wherever you might be, with digital debris educational resources for all ages!
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