Distance Learning Lab
Marine Debris
Did you know that marine debris is litter that ends up in our coastal waters?
Learn about marine debris and ways you can help keep the coast debris free!
#debrisfreeNC
Videos
2019 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project
2017 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project
Crab Pot Retrieval
Boys & Girls Club PSA
The Rubber Band Game
Plastics | SCI NC
Resources
- Debris Free NC Facebook Page
- Marine Debris Educator Resources: Guide with linked curriculums and lesson plans
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program Videos
- NOAA Marine Debris Activities and Curricula
- Ocean Conservancy Outreach & Education
- Shelly’s Adventure! Short story by Kate Herring (World Oceans Day Contest Winner)
- Duke University Marine Lab- Marine Debris Curriculum for 4th/5th grades
- NC Marine Debris Strategic Plan
- Marine Quest- Turtle Trash Collectors program
- MEdles: Activities promote reducing single-use plastics and proper recycling (available in English and Greek)
- National Marine Sanctuaries Marine Debris Resource Collection
Learning Pages
The Coastal Classroom
You can inspire the next generation of coastal leaders.