November 11, 2021 — The NOAA Veterans Corps provides opportunities for military veterans to build their skills and work experience contributing to habitat and fisheries restoration projects.
Through strong partnerships, the months- to years-long paid training program for veterans includes marine and freshwater restoration for native fish and other natural resources. Veterans Corpsmembers’ experiences can also include:
- Researching the effects of climate change on marine invertebrates
- Tracking the status of habitat restoration projects and fish populations
- Helping control invasive marine species
These efforts are helping a variety of threatened and endangered species recover, including: