Education

Enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the marine environment

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For Teachers

The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries aims to provide teachers with resources and training to support ocean literacy in America's classrooms.

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For Students

National marine sanctuaries are living classrooms that can be explored in person or through interactive digital labs and activities.

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Ocean Guardian Programs

Ocean Guardian programs encourage children to explore their natural surroundings to form a sense of personal connection to the ocean and/or watersheds in which they live.

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Student Scholarships

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offers many scholarships, internships, fellowships and post docs for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Games and Activities

Games, coloring pages, and fun activities to help you learn about the National Marine Sanctuaries.

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Media Library

The Media Library is a comprehensive collection of public domain photographs and short video clips from all 14 national marine sanctuaries that NOAA manages.

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Education Strategic Plan

Learn more about our education vision and mission, and download our Education Strategic Plan 2010-2020.

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Education Infographic

The National Marine Sanctuary System works with partners to reach a wide and diverse audience, as well as creates, participates in, and/or funds education programs to increase ocean literacy.

Education at your Sanctuary

 

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Find out what's happening in education at your local sanctuary