Events and Announcements
Marine debris is defined as any persistent solid material that is manufactured or processed and directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, disposed of or abandoned into the marine environment or the Great Lakes. Looking for what’s new with marine debris in the Great Lakes region? Find events and other important announcements below.
Get your art supplies ready, because this year’s NOAA Marine Debris
Program Art Contest is officially open! Students in grades K-8 from
all U.S. states and territories can submit their artwork now through
December 15 that answers the questions:
- How does
marine debris impact the ocean and Great Lakes?
- What are you
doing to help prevent marine debris?
This year our contest will accept entries electronically and by
mail! For a complete list of contest and submission guidelines, visit
our website and download the entry form.
There are no events scheduled. Please check back again soon.