Green Sea Field Guide
Green Sea Field Guide is an independent educational publication about marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, debris, and careful community action. It is not a school, government program, conservation organization, or continuation of any former entity on this domain.

Marine Protected Areas Explained: Rules, Uses, Goals
A marine protected area is a defined ocean, coastal, estuarine, or sometimes Great Lakes place managed for lasting protection of natural or cultural…
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How to Help Protect the Ocean From Anywhere
You can help protect the ocean from inland as well as the coast: keep waste out of waterways, reduce unnecessary disposable purchases and fertilizer…
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How to Run a Low-Impact Beach Cleanup
Organize a low-impact beach cleanup by getting permission from the site manager, checking tides, weather, access, habitat closures, and waste rules, then…
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Why Are Coral Reefs Important? Life, Coasts and People
Coral reefs provide habitat for marine life, support fisheries and coastal livelihoods, and reduce the impact of waves on shorelines.
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