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Plastic items are common in our lives and also a common type of marine debris in our ocean, waterways, and Great Lakes. What is plastic? How does it enter the environment? Why is it a problem? Find out here: marinedebris.noaa.gov/what-marine-de… Photo Credit: Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project

Anyone can help remove marine debris! The Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project has everything you need to conduct your own shoreline surveys, record data, and help advance science. marinedebris.noaa.gov/monitoring/mar…

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management completed the removal of a sunken steel crane-topped barge from the Providence River. The riverfront has a new clean view of the horizon without this 114 foot-long eyesore! marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/removi…

What would you do if someone else’s trash unexpectedly ended up in your living room? Derelict fishing gear can cause significant damage to wildlife, the habitats they depend on, and the economy. #LearnMore Photo: Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project marinedebris.noaa.gov/types/derelict…

Today is the big day! Happy #EarthDay from NOAA! Check out noaa.gov/Earthday, & visit noaa.gov any time for the latest Earth science news, scientific research discoveries & ways you can get involved to help our home planet.

How does #MarineDebris impact the #Earth? All kinds of marine debris can damage critical habitats such as corals, mangroves, and salt marshes as well as the animals that depend on them. #LearnMore #EarthDay marinedebris.noaa.gov/discover-marin…

Spring into science with NOAA! As the seasons change you can prepare for spring weather, learn about what's happening in the ocean, and get involved in Citizen Science Month with these resources: noaa.gov/education/spri…

Are you looking for a way to clean our ocean, Great Lakes, and waterways this #EarthMonth? You can host your own cleanup! We have all of the tools you need to get started: marinedebris.noaa.gov/discover-marin…

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch exists, however the word “patch” is misleading. It is not a floating island of trash. In reality it is more like pepper flakes swirling in a soup with debris accumulating on the surface and all the way to the ocean floor. marinedebris.noaa.gov/discover-marin…

On #GreatLakesAwarenessDay we are highlighting Superior Watershed Partnerships’ removal of over 24,000 pounds of #MarineDebris from Lake Superior. Over 76 shoreline marine debris surveys covered more than 200 miles of Lake Superior coastline. marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/lake-s…

A NOAA Marine Debris Program study shows how the amount of marine debris on beaches can affect the behaviors of beachgoers and as a result, the economies of coastal communities that depend on tourism. #NationalTourismDay marinedebris.noaa.gov/research/econo…

Have you ever seen an albatross? The Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project team just wrapped up their mission to Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll, Pihemanu) and saw first hand all the ways that marine debris impacts albatross. Learn more. marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/removi…

Commercial crabbers and scientists are working together to remove derelict fishing gear and protect the Mid-Atlantic’s blue crab fishery. Stockton University and Virginia Institute of Marine Science removed 2,310 crab traps and returned dozens of fishable traps to commercial crabbers. blog.marinedebris.noaa.gov/crabbers-and-s…

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! The NOAA MDP supports Hawai‘i Pacific University Center for Marine Debris Research’s “bounty project” that pays local fishers to remove derelict fishing gear at sea. Endangered species & local fishers both benefit. marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/bounty…

This spring, we are scouting for clean waterways with Scouting America and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation ! Scouts of all ages are addressing marine debris and cleaning up our waterways, shorelines, and communities nationwide. marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/scouti…

Many of us will be headed to the beach this weekend - do you know how to stay safe while you're swimming, surfing, sun bathing and whale watching? Visit our #NationalBeachSafetyWeek page and learn how to be prepared: oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/beach-saf… Photo credit: Zachery Valdez

In April, our partners on the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project team worked on Kauihelani (Midway Atoll, Pihemanu). Over 11 days of operations, they removed over 50,000 pounds of marine debris from this sensitive ecosystem. #LearnMore marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/removi…

With hurricane season around the corner, tThe United States Emergency Response Guide is designed to improve response and recovery operations following any natural disaster or event that generates large amounts of #MarineDebris in the U.S. marinedebris.noaa.gov/emergency-resp…

As a boater, #MarineDebris can not only be an eyesore, but can be a hazard to navigation in the water. This #NationalSafeBoatingWeek here are some things you can do to reduce marine debris on the water: marinedebris.noaa.gov/how-help/water

It’s important to prepare for any marine debris cleanup. But in Alaska, the details look a little different than in other parts of the country. Learn more about what it takes to “gear up” for marine debris removal work in Alaska here: blog.marinedebris.noaa.gov/gearing-summer…