Changing Ocean
Additional Materials

Still curious? Look no further, find here adaptation and resilience plans, research reports, and tools for educators.

A green sea turtle rests just above the seafloor while rays of sunshine illuminate the water.

2024-2026 NOAA Office Of National Marine Sanctuaries Resilience Plan

This resilience plan outlines near-term steps that the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries will take to address changing ocean conditions and achieve our mission. It focuses on four categories of action: science and assessment; adaptation and mitigation; education and outreach; and green operations.

Large white and yellow sea anemone with tall kelp forests above in turquoise water.

2021-2023 NOAA Office Of National Marine Sanctuaries Resilience Plan

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries uses resilience plans to lay out how the sanctuary system will address changing ocean conditions and achieve our mission. This plan was implemented from 2021-2023.

Group of 3 students, two female and one male, with an adult planting a small plant in brown dirt with hands and short shovels.

Ocean Service For Educators

Materials for educators to focus on ocean and environmental literacy with our educational content and modules.

Hand drawing of elements from space,the ocean, weather, and wetlands including large graphics of an orca, sea turtle, heron, tornado, hurricane, satellite, and airplane.

Ocean Service for Kids

Explore a wide variety of resources and activities for kids…of all ages!