Volunteering

50 ways to love your ocean and coasts

14. Participate in a stream, river, or beach clean up.

Marine Debris in your region

Also check with your city or county parks or recreation agency to see what might be happening locally.
15. Contribute your expertise and ideas.

Check for available advisory council seats

Live near a national marine sanctuary and want to offer your expertise and ideas? Check for available seats on sanctuary advisory councils around the country.
16. Volunteer.

NOAA volunteer opportunities

Check out the many opportunities offered by NOAA. Or look into the many citizen science opportunities and other volunteer opportunities that help you get involved. [Citizenscience.gov and volunteer.gov]