How to Remove 1,700 Pounds of Marine Debris from the Twilight Zone
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ONLINE: "Seaside Chats is an annual speaker series about ocean science and conservation topics associated with Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary."
February 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (CT) - Successful Partnerships: How to Remove 1,700 Pounds of Marine Debris from the Twilight Zone
Something unique happened in 2025 at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, a first of its kind effort and a new page in the marine debris removal playbook—how to successfully remove 1,700 pounds of marine debris from the seafloor 180 feet below. This is a partnership story of a federal agency, zoo and aquarium, not-for-profit, and marine salvage and response group of companies joining forces to not only complete their mission but also lay the groundwork for these areas to recover. Join us for a journey into the heavy lift of commercial diving in a national marine sanctuary, and learn about additional projects underway to support the health of our oceans for future generations. (Photos courtesy of Jake Emmert/Moody Gardens and Sierra Sarkis/NOAA)
Presented by Jake Emmert, Director of Marine Operations, Moody Gardens
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Full Seaside Chats schedule: https://flowergarden.noaa.gov/education/seasidechats.html