NOAA
NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and has focus areas in weather, climate, ocean and coasts, fisheries, satellites, research, marine and aviation, charting, sanctuaries, and education. They are “the nation’s leader in observing, measuring, assessing, protecting, and managing coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes areas.” Below are five links to NOAA’s and their Marine Debris Program’s content explaining ocean plastic pollution:
- A Guide to Plastic in the Ocean
- Plastics in the Ocean: How They Get There, Their Impacts, and Our Solutions
- Plastic | OR&R’s Marine Debris Program
- Innovative Solutions to Tackling Plastic Pollution in the Ocean
- NCEI Releases Groundbreaking Microplastics Database | News
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Oceanic Society
Oceanic Society is America’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation. They created Blue Habits, which are science-driven ocean-friendly behaviors people can incorporate into their lives that can lead to healthier oceans. Their work is focused on a variety of areas, but one of their major efforts is combating ocean plastic pollution. In 2022, they teamed up with organizations worldwide for the 2022 Global Ocean Cleanup and removed 4,598 lbs of trash from the environment.
Plastic Oceans
Plastic Oceans is an international non-profit organization aiming to end plastic pollution in our oceans. Their four pillars for their work are: Education, Activism, Advocacy, and Science. They work with programs to inspire change among individuals, communities, and corporations. Their BlueCommunity program supports coastal regions whose culture and economy are driven by the waterways they are built on.