Our mission is to achieve plastic-free waters by advancing innovative solutions, investing in new technologies, and supporting community-driven initiatives. Through the Genius Prize national competitive award, we spark innovation for transformative solutions. Your support will help us educate the next generation and fund high-impact solutions to prevent and remove marine debris that threatens fisheries and coastal communities.
As a public-private partnership supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), MDF can often match your donation, dollar-for-dollar, with government funding–instantly doubling the impact of your financial support.
Genius Prize
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Scaling Solutions
The Marine Debris Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable partner of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States’ lead government agency addressing ocean plastics and debris. Contact: info@marinedebrisfoundation.org
The Marine Debris Foundation is a 501(c)3 – Tax ID #88-4011690.
Donations are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law.