NOAA Marine Debris Program e-Newsletter | July 2023

Your Turning the Tide on Trash Newsletter

An overhead view of the destruction to homes causes by Typhoon Soudelor (Photo: Western Area Power Administration).  In This Issue CNMI Emergency Response Guide What Goes Up, Must Come Down Prepare for Summer Storms Economic Impacts of Marine Debris Quick Links Marine Debris Website Marine Debris Blog Monitoring Toolbox In Your Region ADV InfoHub Clearinghouse Monitoring Toolbox The NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project has an updated Monitoring Toolbox! Check out the new video tutorials and database visualization tools, along with refreshed guides and field datasheets. The Monitoring Toolbox contains all of the resources you need to get started. Learn More Congratulations to Our 2023 Art Contest Winners! Artwork by Jaemyn L. (Grade 6, Pennsylvania), winner of the Annual NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest. We are pleased to announce the winners of the Annual NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest! We received many colorful, creative, and informative entries from around the country, and although we wish we could showcase them all, we are excited to share the winners of this year's contest with you. Learn More 2023 Marine Debris Calendar Available The 2023 Marine Debris Calendar is available! This year's calendar features artwork from thirteen students in kindergarten through eighth grade from nine states and two U.S. territories, all winners of the "Keep the Sea Free of Debris" art contest. Learn More Want to hear more from the NOAA MDP? Follow us on: @NOAAMarineDebris @NOAADebris @NOAADebris Website & Blog New Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands We are pleased to release the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide. This Guide is the first published for the Pacific Region and aims to improve preparedness for responding to marine debris after typhoons and other disasters in the Commonwealth, such as Typhoon Mawar. Learn More What Goes Up, Must Come Down Once balloons enter the ocean, they can become yet another hazard for marine wildlife (Photo: Russ Lewis). The summer is a celebratory time when people gather for graduations, the Fourth of July, weddings, and to enjoy time at the beach. Balloons are often used during these special occasions as decorations and gifts, and are sometimes intentionally released into the air. Unfortunately, once they go up, they must also come down. Balloons that are released into the air don't just go away. Learn More Prepare for Summer Storms Derelict vessels and other debris in a Panama City, FL marina following Hurricane Michael (Photo: NOAA). Check out these resources to help you prepare for storms and prevent storm-generated debris from accumulating in waterways and on shorelines. Hurricanes and typhoons are among nature's most powerful and destructive events, and when these natural disasters strike they can create massive amounts of debris. That's why we work with coastal states and U.S. territories to help communities prepare for hurricanes and prevent and respond to marine debris. Learn More Economic Impacts of Marine Debris Plastic bottles, foam cups, food wrappers, and other debris on a beach can deter tourists (Photo: Heal the Bay). Marine debris can be dangerous for wildlife, damage sensitive habitats, and create safety and navigation hazards. Did you know that it can also hurt the economy? Marine debris can keep tourists away from beaches, compete with active fishing gear, and reduce commercial catches. Learn More   NOAA Marine Debris Program   |   https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/   |   2023 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Contact us at marinedebris.web@noaa.gov Stay Connected with NOAA's National Ocean Service Manage Subscriptions   This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: NOAA's National Ocean Service · SSMC4, Room 9601 · 1305 East-West Hwy · Silver Spring, MD 20910