Marine Debris and Pollution Solutions
Complex problems, such as pollution, require cross-sector partnerships and multifaceted solutions. California Sea Grant, in partnership with organizations across the state, addresses coastal and ocean pollution through research and community coalition building to develop and implement effective strategies that protect ecosystems, support communities, and foster lasting change.
Education and Community Engagement
Taking it to the Streets
Preventing land-based litter starts with understanding the problem and solutions. Explore lessons and activities that trace the journey of trash pollution, from sidewalks to storm drains to waterways, and empower students and neighborhoods to take action.
California Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy
Learn how we’re supporting California’s Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy to develop more effective solutions and reduce marine debris across the state.
Marine Debris Leadership Coalition
Learn how we are uniting across borders to gather and empower leaders from the US and Mexico who will develop innovative solutions for tackling land-based sources of marine debris in the Tijuana River watershed.
Scripps Center for Oceans and Human Health: Community Engagement
See how we’re helping the Scripps Center for Oceans and Human Health connect science with communities to ensure your seafood is as safe and healthy as it is delicious.
Research
Agricultural Plastics Recycling
Discover how we’re tackling plastic pollution in California’s marine sanctuaries by developing innovative, scalable solutions to recycle agricultural plastics through collaborative research.
Learn about the project
New Funding Advances Plastic Recycling on Strawberry Farms
San Diego Bay contaminant research
Learn about the potential risks of self-harvested seafood in San Diego Bay, including which shellfish are collected, what contaminants they may contain, and who is harvesting them.
Deep Ocean DDT Research
Dive into learning about the deep ocean DDT dumpsites off Southern California and see how we’re advancing research and sharing knowledge to address this urgent environmental challenge.
Chemical Dumpsite Offshore Southern California
Deep Ocean DDT+ Research Needs Assessment
Microplastics research
Fighting a tiny but mighty threat — discover how we’re supporting research to map microplastic sources and inform science-based solutions for California’s environments.
