APRIL 8, 2016--On Wednesday, April 6, Emma Tonge, an intern with the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP), ran an exhibit at the annual Oakland EarthExpo held in the Frank Ogawa Plaza of Oakland, California.

The City of Oakland hosted the event to highlight environmental health, water, energy, waste reduction, urban design, and nature within the community. This year, exhibits featured a range of environmental organizations, local businesses, and government organizations. Attendees had the chance to meet organization representatives and participate in hands-on activities, including riding a bike-powered stereo system. The MDP exhibited educational materials on microplastics, as well as an interactive wheel that participants spun to test their knowledge of marine debris issues. Other exhibitors at the event included the MDP grantees Earth Team and Clean Water Fund.

For more information on the EarthExpo, contact Emma.Tonge@noaa.gov or Sherry.Lippiatt@noaa.gov.

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