Every Action Counts!
With 71% of our planet comprised of water, the ever-increasing issue of marine pollution is of great concern to all life – and can only be successfully addressed by action at every level – from the individual up through global…
Careers in Marine Science & Maritime Industry: A Cadet’s Experience
My name is Meghan Reilly and this past winter I was an Education and Outreach intern with NAMEPA. I am currently a 1st Class Cadet at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, graduating this June. While with NAMEPA I was given the opportunity…
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cadet Interns
Meet NAMEPA's MMA Cooperative Education InternsMeghan ReillyMy name is Meghan Reilly and this past winter I was an Education and Outreach intern with NAMEPA. I am currently a 1st Class Cadet at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, graduating this June. While with…
Educators and Teachers Connect via Technology During COVID Restrictions
Educators and Students Connect via Technology during COVID Restrictions After a year of COVID restrictions, long hours, juggling personal and work responsibilities, many teachers and instructors are reaching a breaking point. Teaching is one of the most stressful occupations in the U.S., tied only with nurses. The additional stress that teachers are reporting…
Port of Los Angeles Grant to NAMEPA: Inspiring Marine environment Protectors – Educates Students in Local Communities
The initial program to introduce inquire-based education programs and resources from NAMEPA to the communities surrounding the Port of Los Angeles through a partnership with LA’s BEST. LA’s BEST operates on the campuses of about 200 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)…
NAMEPA Partners with Bridgeport YMCA
This summer Bridgeport CT YMCA hosted their annual camp for grades 1-7 and partnered with NAMEPA to deliver marine environment education to the campers. The NAMEPA program engages with campers at the local beach, Seaside Park, where the campers surveyed…
Boys and Girls Club of Stamford: Annual Summer Program
NAMEPA joined the Stamford Boys and Girls Club for our annual summer outreach with clubhouse members! NAMEPA was invited to engage with 2nd and 5th graders for a 4-week marine environment education program where clubhouse members learned the importance of the ocean and marine animals. Members were introduced to various species and…
Shipping Legal and Financial Operations – Keeping the Wheels Turning
In any industry, there is a vast field of legal and financial operations keeping the wheels turning. Shipping is no different. From litigation to compliance to financial responsibilities, these firms lead the shipping industry through rough seas. For this month’s…
Legislation Update: An update on NOAA’s Marine Sanctuary Program
Like NAMEPA, the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ( NOAA’s) Marine Sanctuary Program (Program) isto protect our precious ocean. The Program also protects historic shipwrecks and sunken historic aircraft. Sanctuaries can be designated by law or administratively…
NAMEPA Partners with AltaSea and Los Angeles Unified School District
This summer, NAMEPA took to Zoom with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to discover what our ocean has to offer. NAMEPA educators and LAUSD students met weekly to discuss all things marine such as how ecosystems operate, the delicate balance…