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NOAA: Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassadors
NOAA
Calling all Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassadors!
Are you a young person passionate about the ocean and the natural environment? Want to become an environmental leader at your school or in your community? Looking for ways to develop the skills you need to engage in conservation opportunities? Apply to the new NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program!
The application for Cohort 3 is open. The deadline to apply is January 5, 2025. Any interested individual between the ages of 13 and 18 from the United States and U.S. territories are encouraged to apply. The program will start on January 22, 2025 with virtual meetings once a month until December 10, 2025.
The NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador program provides a new level of engagement for youth aged 13-18 committed to ocean conservation and stewardship of our blue planet. We are looking for enthusiastic youth with new ideas and a unique perspective who want to learn more about America’s underwater treasures and share their passion with others. Together we will use enhanced ocean and climate literacy to make a difference in the conservation of the ocean through marine protected areas. See the Year in Review to get an idea of the overall priorities, themes, and monthly focus.
Why apply?
Young people from across the United States and its territories can apply to become a NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador. If accepted, you will gain access to toolkits, presentations, opportunities, and guidance from NOAA scientists, science communicators, and other experts. Youth Ambassadors are part of a nationwide network of young people who share ideas, experiences, and support for ocean conservation and stewardship efforts.