Description: The UF/IFAS Florida Extension Sea Grant program works closely with commercial and recreational fishing groups, marinas, environmentally-concerned groups, 4-H and other youth programs, local school teachers, and marine researchers. Within this section, you will find information about the sources of microplastics, how they end up in our waters, and the threats they pose to marine life. Education resources include marine-themed curricula for K-12 grades, other educational activities/resources for teachers, and
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Each time you wash your face or brush your teeth, you just may be adding microscopic bits of plastic into the aquatic environment. These tiny particles never biodegrade and are accidentally eaten by marine life, threatening their health. Toxins in the environment are attracted to and can easily adhere to their surface.
Thank you for being interested in keeping our oceans clean! Within these pages you will find information about the sources of microplastics, how they end up in our waters, and the threat they pose to marine life.
Please explore the links on the right to get involved in the Florida Microplastic Awareness Project, or find our educational resources and outreach materials.