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NOAA Marine Debris Program

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Topics

Advocacy, Ocean Pollution, Oceans, Solutions

Audiences

Activists, Educators, NGO Professionals, Parents, Students, Teachers

Type

Curriculum

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The NOAA Marine Debris Program and its partners offer free, downloadable education and outreach materials for people of all ages to learn about marine debris. Everyone has a role to play in raising awareness about the problem, including educators, parents, friends, youth leaders, non-profits, corporations, and industry. Spread the word with brochures, curriculum, and more, and help keep the sea free of debris!

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