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Human Impacts and Stewardship: Lessons, Activities, and Educational Resources

Educators' Guide to Marine Debris:Southeast and Gulf of Mexico PDF (PDF, 14.4 MB)
Compilation of facts, short stories, and activities from 5 southeastern states bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico that focuses on the growing problem marine debris. Learn more on types, sources, and solutions for marine debris. Marine Debris Poster (PDF, 0.99 MB)

Following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill that resulted from the explosion of the DeepWater Horizon oil rig on April 20, 2010 has been labeled the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

North Carolina Big Sweep
North Carolina Big Sweep’s purpose is to rid our environment of litter by promoting environmental education and coordinating an annual statewide cleanup.

SC Beach Sweep/River Sweep
Beach Sweep/River Sweep is South Carolina's largest one-day volunteer cleanup event of its kind. Every 3rd Saturday in September, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., thousands of South Carolinians clear beaches, rivers, lakes, marshes, and swamps of aquatic debris.

NOAA Phytoplankton Monitoring Network
The Phytoplankton Monitoring Network (PMN) was established as an outreach program for monitoring marine phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms (HABs).

SCORE (SC Oyster Restoration and Enhancement)
The South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Program (SCORE) is a community-based habitat restoration and monitoring program of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.