Ocean Guardian Programs
Ocean Guardian programs encourage children to explore their natural surroundings to form a sense of personal connection to the ocean and/or watersheds in which they live.
NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program
Are you a youth passionate about the ocean and the natural environment? Are you looking for a way to develop the skills you need to engage in conservation opportunities? Do you want to connect with like-minded youth and become an environmental leader in your community? Apply to the new NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program!
Ocean Guardian Kids Club
The Kids Club offers children a stimulating opportunity to express their insights, observations and understanding of their natural environment through the creation of original stories, poetry and visual art. All K-8 students are eligible and encouraged to join!
Ocean Guardian Schools
An Ocean Guardian School makes a commitment to environmental protection and conservation. If your school is up to the challenge, learn more and register now!
Ocean Guardian Classrooms
Classrooms throughout the United States have the opportunity to be involved in an exciting and innovative ocean conservation program. Learn more!
Ocean Guardian Dive Club
The Ocean Guardian Dive Club is a youth dive education program designed to strengthen youth involvement in diving and ocean conservation. This program introduces elementary and middle school students to the National Marine Sanctuary System using scuba diving to create valuable hands-on learning experiences. The program is currently being piloted by dive shops around the country. For more information please contact sanctuary.education@noaa.gov.
Ocean Guardian Activity Book
Learn about the ocean and why its important through word searches, games and coloring pages. You can also sign the Ocean Guardian Pledge to protect the ocean and all the creatures that live in it. The activity book is appropriate for children in Grades K-3.