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Education and Outreach

Overview

The Office of Protected Resources works in cooperation with NOAA Fisheries Regions and Science Centers to provide educational experiences and materials for students, education professionals, and the public about the conservation and protection of marine species.

We believe that people of any age and in any geographic region can make a positive impact on the marine environment.

How you can help

There are many ways you can help protect marine wildlife:

• Help with the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico 
• Keep Oceans Clean 
• Learn about Marine Debris and What You Can Do to Prevent It
• Protect Sea Turtles--You Can Help! [pdf]
• Report a Stranded/Beached Marine Mammal or Sea Turtle
• Report Harassment of Marine Mammals or Other Protected Marine Species
• Sea Turtle Nesting Season: What You Can Do To Help [pdf]
• View Wildlife Responsibly
• Volunteer with NOAA

NOAA Fisheries Law Enforcement 24-hour hotline: 1-800-853-1964

If you are interested in helping us protect marine species, please visit our Jobs and Internships page to learn about jobs within the Office of Protected Resources, including a variety of student opportunities.

Other Education Resources

• Monterey Bay Aquarium 
• Opportunities in Marine Biology and Oceanography  from Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University
• Careers in Marine Biology from NOAA Fisheries' Southwest Fisheries Science Center
• Careers in Marine Mammal Science from the Society for Marine Mammalogy 
• Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology from UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library 
• Job Opportunities in Protected Resources
• Marine Careers from Sea Grant 
• Remarkable Women in Oceanography from Women Oceanographers 
• 50 Job Posting Sites That Connect Recruiters to New Talent

Updated: May 25, 2015