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The new Puerto Rico Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide is available in English and Spanish (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard).
We are pleased to release the Puerto Rico Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide. The Guide is a product of a collaborative process with territorial and federal agencies and aims to improve preparedness for responding to marine debris after hurricanes and other disasters in Puerto Rico. The Guide is available in both English and Spanish.
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Watch our series of video tutorials, available in English and Spanish!
Marine debris is a familiar sight on shorelines around the world, and a reminder that there is still work to be done to tackle this global environmental problem. You can help collect data with the NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project! An updated Monitoring Toolbox contains all of the resources you need to get started, including video tutorials. Through these tutorials, you will learn how to set up your site, conduct a survey, categorize debris, and submit data. Videos are available in both English and Spanish.
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Check out what's going on with the NOAA Marine Debris Program and our partners in the Caribbean (Photo: Protectores de Cuencas).
Although the Caribbean is home to clear blue waters and sandy beaches, our trash, abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and debris created by storms is found on shorelines throughout the region. The NOAA Marine Debris Program works with partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to remove, research, and prevent marine debris that impacts wildlife and coastal communities.
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View our marine debris resources for educators, students, families, and adults and professionals (Credit: Rick Houchin Photography).
We have created an easy-to-use platform for all of our educational materials. Visit our website and dive into the many resources our program offers, including curricula, activities, multimedia, and fun learning opportunities!
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Consider skipping the plastic utensils and napkins whether you are eating at home or on the go (Photo: NOAA).
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. Learn how you can take action and make small changes no matter where you are - at the beach, on the water, at school, and even at home!
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