Ingestion by Marine Mammals

Mission:  Develop and promote stewardship, restoration and maintenance projects for coastlines.

Project Dates:  2020-2021

Summary:  ITN is using small and large vessels teams to clean continuous stretches of shoreline around the Kodiak archipelago, a proven and effective method of addressing the worst-affected areas.  A grant from NOAA was the primary funding source for two expeditions in 2021 and enhanced a third expedition in 2020.

Funding Partners:  NOAA

In-kind partners: Student Conservation Association | Ocean Plastics Recovery Project |  Matson Foundation | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation | Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling