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Organizations and Websites

4ocean—https://4ocean.com

This for-profi t company’s mission is to clean the oceans and
coastlines while working to stop the infl ow of plastic by changing
consumption habits. Proceeds from 4ocean merchandise (such
as bracelets made from recycled plastic and glass) provide funds
for conducting ocean and beach cleanup operations, educating
the public about the importance of clean oceans, and researching
new methods of pollution mitigation.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—www.gbrmpa.gov.au

This offi cial website for the Great Barrier Reef is loaded with in-
formation on the reef; its history, animals, and ecosystems; and
its health and threats to the corals. The website hosts links to im-
ages, publications, and other resources for students.

Marine Debris Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA)—www.marinedebris.noaa.gov

This government website describes NOAA’s efforts to combat
marine pollution. It contains information on the world’s garbage
patches and NOAA’s emergency response plans for cleanup
of oil and other ocean pollution. It also provides activities, fact
sheets, infographics, downloadable posters, and other student
resources.

National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA)—www.oceanservice.noaa.gov

NOAA’s National Ocean Service is the nation’s ocean and coastal
agency. Its website provides numerous facts about ocean life and
ecosystems, economic impact, and more. Its “Just for Kids” page
provides activities, games, videos, and plenty of interesting ocean
facts.

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