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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023: Divers from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) removed over 76,000 pounds of abandoned fishing gear from the complex reef system found at Manawai, also called Pearl and Hermes reef. Sea turtles are at high risk for entanglement as they are attracted to the nets for foraging, rest, and shelter.

4 ways NOAA is turning the tide on marine debris

September 17, 2024

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technology & innovation

community engagement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023: Divers from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) removed over 76,000 pounds of abandoned fishing gear from the complex reef system found at Manawai, also called Pearl and Hermes reef. Sea turtles are at high risk for entanglement as they are attracted to the nets for foraging, rest, and shelter.

Marine debris technicians from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project scour the shoreline of Midway Atoll on April 23, 2024 to remove extensive amounts of marine debris, including discarded nets which can entangle and kill birds, seals, turtles and destroy coral reefs. They harm native seabirds like the Laysan and Black-footed albatrosses, Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals. Credit: A. Sullivan Haskins/ PMDP Hawaii

Biden-Harris administration invests $27 million to support community-driven marine debris solutions through Investing in America agenda

July 18, 2024

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

America the Beautiful

Marine debris technicians from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project scour the shoreline of Midway Atoll on April 23, 2024 to remove extensive amounts of marine debris, including discarded nets which can entangle and kill birds, seals, turtles and destroy coral reefs. They harm native seabirds like the Laysan and Black-footed albatrosses, Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals. Credit: A. Sullivan Haskins/ PMDP Hawaii

Guam Sea Grant turtle biologist Addie Ferguson shares knowledge in the classroom.

NOAA Sea Grant featured in science journal Oceanography special issue

April 30, 2024

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Guam Sea Grant turtle biologist Addie Ferguson shares knowledge in the classroom.

Photos showing volunteers at the Anacostia River Watershed annual cleanup in Washington, D.C. metro area fish out marine debris from the river's waterfront.

Biden-Harris Administration announces $19 million for marine debris removal and prevention through Investing in America agenda

September 13, 2023

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Photos showing volunteers at the Anacostia River Watershed annual cleanup in Washington, D.C. metro area fish out marine debris from the river's waterfront.

A team from Hawaii Sea Grant samples water quality in the Ala Wai Canal off Honolulu, Hawaii.

NOAA Sea Grant, partner invest $8.1 million in coastal resilience

January 25, 2023

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coastal communities

A team from Hawaii Sea Grant samples water quality in the Ala Wai Canal off Honolulu, Hawaii.

Fresh, farmed oysters are among the most delicious and prized seafood dishes at restaurants.

NOAA Sea Grant awards $4.7M to strengthen U.S. aquaculture

January 27, 2021

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Fresh, farmed oysters are among the most delicious and prized seafood dishes at restaurants.

Krysten Ward, owner of Choice Oysters in Great Bay, New Hampshire (in waders) discusses oyster restoration and the impacts of COVID-19 on her farm with Alex Gross (also in waders) and Steve Jones (in the vessel) both of New Hampshire Sea Grant.

Congress reauthorizes Sea Grant program to boost coastal economies

December 21, 2020

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coastal economies

sustainable seafood

Krysten Ward, owner of Choice Oysters in Great Bay, New Hampshire (in waders) discusses oyster restoration and the impacts of COVID-19 on her farm with Alex Gross (also in waders) and Steve Jones (in the vessel) both of New Hampshire Sea Grant.

Sea Grant is funding new research on highly migratory species, such as this Bonnethead shark, to improve its sustainable management. (October 2019 story.)

NOAA Sea Grant awards $2M for research on highly migratory species

October 2, 2019

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Sea Grant is funding new research on highly migratory species, such as this Bonnethead shark, to improve its sustainable management. (October 2019 story.)

Workers tend cages used to raise shellfish at Cherrystone Aqua-Farms, located off Cape Charles in Virginia.

NOAA Sea Grant awards $16 million to advance U.S. aquaculture

September 19, 2019

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Workers tend cages used to raise shellfish at Cherrystone Aqua-Farms, located off Cape Charles in Virginia.

New Hampshire Sea Grant is studying lobster and lobster industry

Sea Grant awards $2 million for Gulf of Maine lobster research and outreach

September 10, 2019

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New Hampshire Sea Grant is studying lobster and lobster industry

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