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Getting involved in Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project (MDMAP) data collection is a hands-on way for students to explore their local beaches while helping the planet. The MDMAP Guide for Educators has everything teachers need to get started! https://t.co/Xpxr9lVndw

13 new transformational, multi-year projects that focus on large-scale #MarineDebris removal and the use of interception technology are awarded for #funding. Learn more: https://t.co/KiZweyVLn0

With support from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, @RITtigers/@ritplastics are partnering with @monroecounty_ny to install litter catchment devices in storm drains across Rochester, New York. https://t.co/luAhAlVirj

Communities around Washington, D.C. are working to improve navigation and habitat in the Anacostia River by removing abandoned and derelict vessels. Thanks to funding from @NOAAdebris, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Anacostia Riverkeeper have a new

With support from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, @VIMS_News is partnering with Green Fin Studio to reduce the impacts of lost gear in the Chesapeake Bay & across the U.S. Together, they created this infographic to explain the root causes of trap loss. https://t.co/fns6XgxxRv

A hui hou (until we meet again) to the @pmdphawaii team! Today, the crew departs on their second mission of 2025. They will spend the next 23 days within Papahānaumokuākea removing large-scale #MarineDebris. What milestones will they hit this year? https://t.co/czYwcLw1q1

🪸1,700+ lbs of #marinedebris removed—including 18 ghost nets—from deep Gulf waters of #FlowerGardenBanks! @NOAADebris, @sanctuaries, @MoodyGardens, @GeorgiaAquarium & more teamed up to protect mesophotic reefs. Read more in #NotesFromTheField: https://t.co/Rn3ylFINXI 📷@NOAA

The new Alaska Marine Debris Action Plan is now available. It brings together organizations across #Alaska to collaboratively tackle the pervasive problem of #MarineDebris. Check it out! https://t.co/n9GBgBHocY

#CoralReefs are home to a third of all the fish species in the ocean, even though they make up less than 0.25% of our ocean. They are also fragile, which means that #MarineDebris can have a huge impact on these ecosystems. #LearnMore https://t.co/EQVlDnrfBM

With support from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Virginia-based nonprofit @lrnow began their Broken Down Boats Removal Program. The first two vessels removed blocked important operations near the shores of Naval Station Norfolk in Willoughby Bay. https://t.co/1oIX366MJg

Fireworks displays are a celebratory #FourthOfJuly experience across the United States. Celebrate responsibly and make sure to clean up and dispose of your fireworks debris properly after the celebration! https://t.co/KoSyUWuVAF

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 https://t.co/vTtzore6r8

This week is #CleanBeachesWeek! No matter where you are, you can help keep our beaches clean and remember to leave nothing behind but footprints. Visit our website to #LearnMore https://t.co/r2ismRodgV

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 https://t.co/2wpEQePN1L

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. @UF and @FloridaSeaGrant already prevented 4,959 pounds of trash. #LearnMore https://t.co/HG3gYMM5c7

Anything human-made and solid can become #MarineDebris once it is lost or littered in these aquatic environments. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, learn more about marine debris and how to be a part of the solution. https://t.co/qT33otTEO5

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: https://t.co/0CDQfDht30

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: https://t.co/6ss1QVaXiG

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. https://t.co/1J9CGLuiYO