The NOAA Marine Debris Program offers several nationwide, competitive funding opportunities for marine debris projects. These include: marine debris removal grants; prevention through education and outreach grants; and research grants. Learn more about these opportunities.
Marine Debris in the
Mid-Atlantic
Marine debris in the mid-Atlantic region is very often tied to the Chesapeake Bay. The NOAA Marine Debris Program works on efforts to prevent debris from entering the Bay through research and outreach, minimizing impacts to the people who enjoy it and the animals rely on it for survival. But we’re not solely focused on the Chesapeake Bay; we work with a strong network of partners throughout the region who work hard to protect the Delaware Bay, as well as groups that clean the many miles of sandy, Atlantic Coast beaches that are vital to tourism.
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Hot Topics
- In April, 52 representatives from 15 states, four federal agencies, and Canada gathered at NOAA’s Gulf of Mexico Disaster Response Center for a workshop on abandoned and derelict vessels.
- States impacted by Sandy continue to remove debris with NOAA's support.
- Find information on NOAA's Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project.
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Regional Coordinator
Jason Rolfe
jason.rolfe@noaa.gov