Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program

NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Program overview

Youth aged 13-18 in the United States and U.S. territories who are committed to ocean conservation and stewardship and want to learn more about America's underwater treasures.

Eligibility

Aged 13-18; youth in the United States and U.S. territories; committed to ocean conservation and stewardship. · United States and U.S. territories

Key details

Organization
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Type
Youth Ambassador Program
Location
Virtual; United States and U.S. territories
Format
remote
Application deadline
January 3, 2027 at 11:59 pm Eastern
Time commitment
Monthly virtual meetings plus project/event work and engagement; program runs January-December.
Application status
Opens November 13, 2026

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page