Outreach & Education
NOAA envisions healthy ecosystems, communities, and economies that are resilient in the face of change. To support this vision, our outreach and education programs aim to:
- Educate and inspire the nation to use science toward improving our understanding of ocean life.
- Conserve and protect our ocean resources.
- Encourage stewardship to care for our oceans and coasts.
- Prepare a future workforce to continue our mission.
We strive to support educational opportunities for all sectors of the public—from preschoolers to postgraduates and educators to fishermen. Explore our website to find educational resources, professional development opportunities, and upcoming events.
Female spotted seal nurses her pup on an ice floe in the Bering Sea. Photo taken while working under authority of NMFS Research Permit #23858.
We're delighted to have the summer 2024 interns with us at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office. Collage of courtesy photos: NOAA Fisheries/NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office.
New Orlean's Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina (Photo: National Wildlife Federation)
