Educating the public is instrumental in accomplishing compliance.

While the OLE is tasked with enforcing the laws and regulations that serve to protect our nation's living marine resources, continuous education of the American public and ocean resource users is key in protection and conservation.

OLE special agents, enforcement officers and support personnel routinely make presentations to school, scout and civic groups. These presentations cover a vast array of subject within enforcement and conservation.

Marine mammal protection, endangered species, sustainable fisheries, vessel monitoring systems, new Federal fishing regulations, and proper stranding procedures are just a few of the topics that they address.

Special agents and enforcement officers are engaged in their communities and should be solicited directly through the local field office. Time, schedule, work-load and distance considerations are always factors to be considered in their availability.

The OLE is a full participant in the World Wildlife Fund's Suitcase for Survival program, which is geared towards educating Middle School students about the worldwide illegal wildlife trade.

National Bio-Fact Loan Program