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All national marine sanctuary sites face marine debris and are working towards assessing and mitigating the problem. These web stories highlight students working towards solutions, food waste, microplastics, beach cleanups, and more.

P Marine debris and natural materials like rocks and branches scattered on the beach with cliffs and water in the distance.

Marine Debris Assessment at Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Three individuals pulling large bunch of entangled nets out of the ocean onto boat.

53 Tons of Marine Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea
Microplastics in sand on beach.

The Mystery of How Long Until It’s Gone
School waste pie chart titled “Lunch Waste Audit” and categories from largest to smallest being plastics, paper, food, and other.

Food for Thought: Taking A Bite Out of Lunchroom Waste
Sign hanging in restaurant reading “Think of our seas and be single-use plastic free!”

Creating a social norm: A student-designed program to reduce marine debris
Beach covered in marine debris varying in color and size.

A look back: Students of all ages stemmed the tide of trash
Handful of plastic debris found on beach including bottle campus, straw, fishing line, and other marine debris.

Plastic in Paradise
Ten individuals standing in front of a hillside covered with trees.

Encouraging Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders Today
Multicolored degraded plastic bottles in basket on the beach.

How Beach Cleanups Help Keep Microplastics out of the Garbage Patches
Five students overlooking a school garden wearing green construction style vests with handwritten labels of “Green Team.”

California students tackle marine debris issues with One Cool Earth project
Recycling bins at Ocean Guardian School with green sign reading “PLASTIC BOTTLES !!ONLY!!” and an orange sign reading “ALUMINUM CANS !!ONLY!!” on two black recycling containers.

From Ridge to Reef: Protecting Guam’s Marine Life Through Student Efforts
a volunteer cleans a beach next to a brown albatross

NOAA Marine Debris Program Blog