Community-led projects to remove marine debris around Alaska
Cleaning up marine debris on St. Paul Island, Alaska.
The NOAA’s Marine Debris Program, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Alaska Sea Grant announced $1.2 million in federal funding for seven marine debris removal projects under the 2024 Community Marine Debris Removal Grant Program. These projects will remove debris, provide community education, and benefit Alaska’s coastal habitats, communities, and economies.