NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
WEBThe Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 620,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. The network includes a system of 15 national marine sanctuaries and Papahānaumokuākea …
Proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary
WEBNov 19, 2021 · The proposed sanctuary is a place of unique environmental resources that provide large-scale ecosystem services for the region and the world. The marine habitat includes several interconnected ecosystems, including coral islands surrounded by shallow reefs (down to 100 feet), low-lightmesophotic reefs (100 to 490 feet) with extensive algal …
Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
WEBNOAA is releasing for public comment the draft designation documents for the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. This action comes after the agency conducted a thorough analysis and evaluated feedback from the public, stakeholders, tribes and Indigenous communities, scientists, and federal and state agencies.
Sanctuaries 360 | Office of National Mairne Sanctuaries
WEBThis virtual reality experience is made possible through technology that produces 360 degree images which are "stitched" together from a series of six underwater photos. These pictures are taken by trained divers with special cameras, and are the product of an exciting collaboration between the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and The ...
Visit your sanctuary | NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries
WEBA guide for exploring your national marine sanctuaries. variety of activities. Diving / Snorkeling. Fishing. Boating. Paddle Sports. Surfing. Whale Watching. Wildlife Viewing.
Kelp Forest | NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
WEBStay updated on all the happenings in your National Marine Sanctuary System with our newsletter! Kelp are large brown algae (Phaeophyta) that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. There are about 30 different species of kelp worldwide. They grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land, and are found predominantly ...
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Triples In Size
WEBFlower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary has been expanded from 56 to 160 square miles. The expansion adds 14 additional reefs and banks to the sanctuary, with slight adjustments to the boundaries of the sanctuary's original three banks.
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
WEBDive Into Your Sanctuaries. Our planet is an ocean planet: Earth Is Blue. The National Marine Sanctuary System protects some of the most iconic underwater places throughout the United States, but we can't do it without you. No matter where you are, the ocean and Great Lakes are in your hands. We hope these images inspire you to help care for ...
Web Stories and Signature Series Articles - National Oceanic and ...
WEBWhat are some of the most exciting discoveries in your national marine sanctuaries? Check back for new articles that delve into these topics, and more!
Volunteer in your National Marine Sanctuaries | Office of National ...
WEBIn 2023, national marine sanctuary volunteers contributed 74,366 hours across the system, which is equivalent to 41 full-time federal employees. Sanctuary volunteers contributed $2.4M to the sanctuary system last year (calculated using the non-profit organization Independent Sector's 2023 estimated value of volunteer time of $31.80 per hour).
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