On Saturday, September 20, 2025, graduate students from the 7th cohort of the MS in Operational Oceanography (MOO) program participated in two simultaneous outreach events, reflecting the program’s commitment to public engagement and science communication. One group attended the Rutgers University Marine Field Station (RUMFS) and JCNEER 2025 Open House in southern New Jersey, while another contributed to International Coastal Cleanup Day at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City.