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…

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

When oil spills, hazardous waste, or ship groundings harm our coasts, NOAA gets to work. We use science to assess the damage these events have on wildlife, habitats, and recreation —to help design #restoration to make up for what was lost. darrp.noaa.gov/science/our-sc…

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…

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…

During WWII, the SS Coast Trader sank off Washington's coast with 500+ tons of fuel oil aboard. Thanks to @noaa Office of Coast Survey’s Operational Forecast System, OR&R recently conducted a comprehensive assessment should the sunken vessel leak. nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/updates/coast-…

When habitats and wildlife are injured by pollution, people often lose services these resources provide, like: 🛶 recreation ⛈️ storm protection 🌊 clean water NOAA quantifies these injuries and charts a path to restoring the services that were lost. darrp.noaa.gov/economics/econ…

Operation TRAP installed 40 trash-trapping baskets in storm drains, litter booms across canals and creeks, and fishing line collection bins at boat ramps and fishing piers. FLORIDA and Florida Sea Grant already prevented 4,959 pounds of trash. #LearnMore marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/captur…

Supported by @noaadebris, scientists from @StocktonUniversity and Virginia Institute of Marine Science teamed up with off-season Mid-Atlantic commercial crabbers to remove lost and derelict fishing gear and safeguard the region’s productive blue crab fishery. blog.marinedebris.noaa.gov/crabbers-and-s…

OR&R provided scientific support to an oil and natural gas release following a well rupture off Louisiana's coast in April 2025. Together with natural resource trustee agencies, we're assessing damage to natural resources throughout the impacted area. response.restoration.noaa.gov/noaa-response-…

All seven species of sea turtles have been found entangled in #MarineDebris. Entanglement can make it difficult to swim and feed, cut into their bodies, and potentially lead to death. #LearnMore about the impact on these species. #WorldSeaTurtleDay marinedebris.noaa.gov/why-marine-deb…

Mousse? Pancakes? As appetizing as these words may sound, these are terms commonly used in oil spill response to describe the appearance of spilled oil. Learn more common words with uncommon meanings in spill response: response.restoration.noaa.gov/about/media/10…

#DYK The record U.S. storm surge height was documented at 27.8 ft during Hurricane Katrina. Storm surge is a dangerous hazard during a hurricane. Learn when to watch out for it & what to do before it affects you. oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-storm… #NationalSafetyMonth #hurricaneseason2025

Effective oil spill response relies on accurately characterizing the spill, a task greatly enhanced by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). OR&R and U.S. Coast Guard collaborate to leverage UAS technology, improving the speed and accuracy of oil observations. blog.response.restoration.noaa.gov/flying-high-sc…

We are providing scientific support to NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) in response to discharging oil and natural gas into marsh and surrounding waters near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana (Well #59). Learn more: response.restoration.noaa.gov/noaa-response-…

The Great Boston Harbor Islands Cleanup is regarded as a “once-in-a-generation” cleanup because of the collaborative partnerships and over 47,000 pounds of marine debris removed from five islands. #LearnMore marinedebris.noaa.gov/removal/respon…

The 2015 Refugio Beach oil spill reminds us of the long-lasting impacts of pollution on our beaches. This #CleanBeachesWeek, learn how NOAA and partners secured $22 million for restoration projects to heal the coastline: blog.response.restoration.noaa.gov/refugio-beach-…

Oil spills don’t just hurt the ocean — they change how we enjoy the beach. 🏠 Some people stay home. 🚗 Some travel farther. 🙁 Some still go, but enjoy it less. This last day of #CleanBeachesWeek, learn how sensitivity mapping helps us protect beaches. blog.response.restoration.noaa.gov/what-sensitivi…