NOAA Marine Debris Program
Metal and rubber are slow to degrade,
acting as hazards to swimmers and boats, and polluting the
environment.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) supports national and international efforts to research, prevent, and reduce the impacts of marine debris. The MDP serves as a centralized capability within NOAA, coordinating and supporting activities within NOAA and with other federal agencies, as well as using partnerships to support projects carried out by state and local agencies, tribes, non-governmental organizations, academia, and industry.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program has staff located in regions across the nation.
