Get Involved

Volunteer at your local national marine sanctuary and discover the wonders of a kelp forest, coral reef or ships from a bygone era. Each sanctuary has many unique volunteer opportunities that allow you to get up close and personal with the wonders of America's ocean and Great Lakes treasures. These are just a few exciting examples of how you can help us share the sanctuary experience with others.

Thank You Ocean
The ocean takes care of us. Let's return the favor. Five things you can do to thank the ocean.

Keep Oceans Clean
No matter where you live. Life in the ocean depends on you. Learn how to protect our ocean with the Little Mermaid.

NOAA Careers
Unlock secrets in the deep oceans, track rapidly moving storms, operate state-of-the-art environmental satellites, chart the Nation's waterways, formulate models to forecast climate trends, protect and preserve our living marine resources. It's all in a day's work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - a career that makes a world of difference!

Hollings Scholarship
The NOAA Hollings scholarship program is designed to (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the Federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.

Disney's Little Mermaid
Promotes Ocean Awareness
The Ad Council joins three leading environmental groups, including the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in an unprecedented partnership to promote ocean awareness. Disney's Princess Ariel of the Little Mermaid will help raise awareness among Americans about the health of the oceans and the impact of human actions on the ocean ecosystem.

Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the National Marine Sanctuaries - volunteer opportunities, advisory council involvement, NOAA jobs and being a steward for the oceans are all great ways.

Channel Islands Naturalist Corps
Become specially trained volunteer ocean stewards dedicated to educating passengers onboard vessels visiting the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park.