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Seals vs. Sea Lions | Marine Mammal Protection
While they may look fairly similar, there are marked differences between Sea Lions and Seals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
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Seals vs. Sea Lions | Marine Mammal Protection
While they may look fairly similar, there are marked differences between Sea Lions and Seals. Here’s how to tell them apart.
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Gray Seal – Threat and Conservation
Gray seals, part of the family Phocidae or “true seal”, are born with white fur that changes as they get older depending on their gender. Learn more.
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The Ocean Guardians at Greta Oppe Elementary
By Katy Bland, Guest Author On Galveston Island, Texas, the home of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary headquarters, students at Greta Oppe Elementary Campus of Coastal Studies (Oppe) are ‘Ocean Guardians.’ “We have to do everyth
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Hands on the Shore, Eyes on the Bay
By Katy Bland, Guest Author On Saturday, April 28, roughly 100 community members, local, state, and federal officials, and leadership from multiple non-profit organizations came together on a foggy morning for the 5th Annual Mallows Bay Tra
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Krill – Behavior, Diet, and Life Cycle
Krill are zooplankton, small invertebrates that live in gigantic ocean swarms near the ocean’s surface. Learn more about them here.
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Investing in the Next Generation of Ocean Stewards through Education Alliance Partnerships
Investing in the Next Generation of Ocean Stewards through Education Alliance Partnerships By Chloe Bean, Grants Manager On June 30, 2018, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will complete its 17th year of Ocean Exploration Education A
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Recapping the 2018 Sanctuary Ocean Count
This past winter, NOAA’s Sanctuary Ocean Count (Ocean Count) took place within Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS), with a total of 1,648 volunteers participating over three events. Ocean Counts are held on t
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Annual Sanctuary Fly In
In early March, sanctuary community leaders from across the nation met with Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill.
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Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies
Home to cold, blue, productive waters, the state of California is a host to many charismatic ocean species, including the largest on the planet, the elusive blue whale. Though some types of whales are spotted year round in sanctuary water
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Join National and Global Marine Policy Leaders at CHOW 2018!
We are excited to announce the events for Capitol Hill Ocean Week, June 5-7 2018! CHOW offers an unforgettable opportunity to interact with marine policy leaders from around the world as you discuss important issues that affect our oceans a
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Hawaiian Monk Seal – An Endangered Marine Species | NMSF
The Hawaiian monk seal is extremely endangered. They have been hunted almost to extinction with only about 1,400 individuals at last count in 2016.
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Your Pre-Trip Course to Responsible Wildlife Viewing in Sanctuaries
The National Marine Sanctuary System offers a fantastic array of experiences, from whale watching to fishing to diving and more. While a marine adventure is a sure bet for vacation fun, though, it is important to respect the ecosystems with
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Part II: 8 Marine Sanctuary Destinations for Your Next Vacation
Visiting the National Marine Sanctuary System helps the world as they help in scientific advancement, conservation, and cultural protection.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tufted Puffins
Learn about the Tufted Puffin, solid black seabirds with orange feet, they’re fairly stocky and have rounded heads.
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Monitor National Marine Sanctuary – A Maritime Heritage Site
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act wasn’t established until 1972! Learn more about its history and recreational activities here.
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Monitor National Marine Sanctuary – A Maritime Heritage Site
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act wasn’t established until 1972! Learn more about its history and recreational activities here.
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Cool Off and Conserve: 7 Marine Sanctuary Destinations for Your Next Vacation
Planning your next vacation is always a delight, especially when you can add in an ecological twist. This year, get ready to help the environment and enjoy the water when you visit one of the National Marine Sanctuary System’s sanctuaries o
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Ghost Fleet Fast Facts
By Leah Izzett, guest author Mallows Bay includes historic vessels dating back to the Revolutionary War and remains of the largest ‘Ghost Fleet’ of the World War I steamships. There are 185 archeologically-documented shipwrecks. The ships e
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Celebrating 45 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries
Celebrating 45 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries By Olivia Tarantino, guest author Today we’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of national marine sanctuaries in the United States! While we’re excited for the future of our marine sanctua
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Tallship Denis Sullivan Sails Lake Michigan for Get Into Your Sanctuary Day
By: Leah Izzett, guest author To raise public awareness for the proposed Wisconsin-Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary, the Denis Sullivan tall ship — a re-creation of a 19th century three-masted Great Lakes schooner — set off on a week
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Celebrating 25 years of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
By Alison Thompson, guest author Contact: Marcus Reamer, Strategic Communications Director, [email protected] Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is turning 25 on September 18, 2017! Designated in 1992, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is one of the largest marine sanctuaries in the nation and is even larger than Yellowstone National Park. Some of the sanctuary’s most […]
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Celebrating Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
By Alison Thompson, guest author Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary celebrates its anniversary today! Designated on July 22, 1994, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, located in Washington State, adjacent to Olympic National Park,
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Ten companies slowed ships in Santa Barbara Channel region 2016 program to protect blue whales and blue skies
Program cuts over 27 tons of smog-forming emissions SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect whales announced results from the 2016 voluntary incentive program and publicly recognized the ten sh