Hawaii Bounty Project Removes 6 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear
The project’s goal is to remove 100 tons of derelict fishing gear from the oceans in just two years.
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Grant to Remove Abandoned, Derelict Vessels in US
A four-year, $10 million grant from NOAA’s Marine Debris Removal Program to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water aims to rid U.S. shores of abandoned and derelict vessels, and remove the associated pollution, navigation and safety hazards.
Read more96 Tons of Waste Gathered from North Pacific Gyre
Ocean Voyages Institute’s (OVI) sailing cargo ship, SV Kwai, has returned to the port of Honolulu after completing the second leg of OVI’s 2022 expedition.
Read moreApply: US Grant for Marine Debris Removal
The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $56 million to fund projects that remove marine debris to benefit marine and Great Lakes habitats and communities.
Read moreSeabin ‘Trash Skimmer’ to Launch in LA
Clean tech startup Seabin has launched a GoFundMe campaign through June 8, World Oceans Day, to finance its debut at Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles.
Read moreTrawl to Trash: How Shrimpers Can Make Money Offseason
Georgia Sea Grant’s Trawl to Trash program allows shrimpers to receive additional income during the offseason while building local awareness and support for marine debris cleanup efforts.
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