June 11, 2012

From removing trash to counting whales and educating school children, volunteers across the country performing a variety of critical functions have donated more than one million hours of community service to help conserve the country’s ocean and coastal treasures for future generations.

NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, in partnership with the Sportfishing Conservancy, has launched a free summer-long fishing and photo contest to encourage families and youth to experience America’s great outdoors.