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