Lead institution:
National Marine Educators Association – United States of America (USA)
USA Blue Schools are K-12 schools committed to improving ocean literacy of their students, teachers, families, and community members through hands-on stewardship and social action projects.
The United States is one of about 25 participating countries in the broader Global Blue Schools Network and began participating in the network in 2022. In the United States, we currently have about 50 registered schools. Nineteen actively participated in activities in the 2023-24 school year and received their USA Blue Schools flag. As an Ocean Decade Action with support from the NOAA Office of Education and the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), our goal is to expand the network and provide more opportunities for Blue Schools to share their successes with one another and beyond.
Start Date: 01/01/2023
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Jacqueline Lewis (nmea@marine-ed.org)