Everyone contributes to the problem of marine debris, whether we realize it or not. At Save Our Shores we strive to make it easier for people to understand the issue of marine debris and the steps that they can take to reduce their impact.

Our Marine Debris Education Programs provide opportunities for learning to our entire community, whether you are a classroom, civic group or a business:

1. Marine Debris Classroom Education Programs: The goal of this program is to provide an interactive and fun learning environment to students in order to promote a sense of wonder, empowerment, and connection to the ocean and our watersheds. Teachers, find out more about our classroom programs.
2. Private Group Presentations: This program enables SOS to reach community members through their civic groups, place of work, sports teams or place of worship. SOS staff and trained volunteers provide your group with an educational presentation on the impacts of marine debris on our coastal environment. Presentations are usually 30 minutes to one hour long, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule. All presentations include visual components, usually a PowerPoint presentation as well as educational handouts for your members to walk away with. SOS provides a laptop and LCD projector; you need a screen or wall to project onto.
3. Ocean Currents Lecture Series: This lecture series gives community members a chance to hear about current marine conservation issues from professionals and experts that know them the best. Past marine debris related lectures include Marcus Erickson and Anna Cummins of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation. The series offers at least 4 public lecture events throughout the year, all events are posted on our event calendar.
4. Tabling & Outreach Events: Local festivals and events are our chance to disseminate information about the marine debris problem and the programs in our Marine Debris Initiative, as well as to recruit volunteers for cleanups and other SOS events.  Check out our public calendar to find community events that SOS is participating in.