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NOAA Career Journeys: Seattle High Schoolers Inspired by Career in Marine Debris

OCT. 24, 2022 — On Oct. 6, Andrew Mason, the Pacific Northwest regional coordinator for NOAA's Marine Debris Program shared his NOAA career story, including that of starting as an intern before becoming a contractor and eventually a federal employee, with seniors from Highline High School in the Seattle area.

Other members of the panel included individuals from the NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Andrew was invited to come to the school and present on microplastics in the marine environment at some point in the future.

Last updated Tuesday, November 8, 2022 1:40pm PST