InterpTech2018

Why do you care about the ocean? What brings you to its shores or compels you to explore beneath the waves? What drives you to want to protect our public lands and waters for future generations? It's never been more important to connect members of the public to natural and cultural resource -- but cutting through the noise on the internet is a distinct and serious challenge. Through the videos and articles of "Stories from the Blue," NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has been telling the stories of the people behind our National Marine Sanctuary System on the web and via social media. We've been showcasing volunteers, teachers, researchers, and more. In this presentation we'll explain how we put these videos and interviews together, how we use these pieces to inspire other sanctuary supporters, and how you can use a similar interpretive format to connect digital audiences to your real-world resources.