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.
Oceanic Institute is growing native limu (seaweed) species using nutrient-rich water from farmed shrimp and fish. There are clear visual differences between Grateloupia and Ulva limu (top and bottom rows, respectively) grown in water from shrimp, giant trevally, and striped mullet (left, middle, and right columns, respectively). Credit: Oceanic Institute
A seal dives off the coast of Nihoa. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #22677)
Digging for surfclams. Credit: Island Creek Oysters
Bayou Bienvenue Wetlands today (left) versus a healthy cypress swamp in Louisiana (right). (Photos: Shutterstock)