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Announcement · 2026
Capitol Hill Ocean Week Reveals 25th Anniversary Program As Nation Celebrates 250 Years
Program to Honor Leaders in Maritime Heritage, Conservation, and Exploration Silver Spring, Md. – April 30, 2026 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the program for Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) 2026, the nation’s premier
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Announcement · 2026
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Celebrates Robust Second Round of Sanctuary Community Fund Grantees
More than $1 million has been granted to community-led projects in Chumash Heritage, Lake Ontario, and Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuaries in the second round of awards Silver Spring, Md. – April 2, 2026 – The National Marine San
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Announcement · 2026
Foundation Appoints New Vice President of Programs
Foundations appoints Hans Cole as new Vice President of Programs
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News · 2025
Foundation Partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles
The “Birds Supporting Birds” initiative supports seabird research in NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
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News · 2025
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Completes Large-Scale Marine Debris Removal from Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Ruth Perryand Dr. Fabrice Egros, President of Corporate Development at Lupin.
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Announcement · 2025
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Welcomes New Trustee Admiral Tim Gallaudet
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Ruth Perryand Dr. Fabrice Egros, President of Corporate Development at Lupin.
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Announcement · 2025
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Welcomes New Trustees Dr. Ruth Perry and Dr. Fabrice Egros
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation proudly announces the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Dr. Ruth Perryand Dr. Fabrice Egros, President of Corporate Development at Lupin.
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Announcement · 2025
Capitol Hill Ocean Week to Honor Reps. Rob Wittman and Jared Huffman at Ocean Awards Reception
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation expresses its condolences on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva.
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Policy · 2025
Reps. Jack Bergman and Jared Huffman Announced as Co-Chairs of the Congressional National Marine Sanctuary Caucus
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation expresses its condolences on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva.
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Statement · 2025
Statement on the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation expresses its condolences on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva.
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News · 2025
Marine Sanctuaries Staff Cuts at NOAA Jeopardize Nation’s Waters and Local Economies
Tell elected officials that your national marine sanctuaries are essential to communities, and must be protected
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News · 2025
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Urges Community Input in Sanctuaries Remains Protected
Our team opposes Congressional legislation that would bypass community involvement in national marine sanctuaries in any form.
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Announcement · 2025
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Welcomes Final Rule for Papahānaumokuākea Sanctuary Designation
The country’s 18th national marine sanctuary would strengthen protections for the marine areas of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
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Announcement · 2025
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Welcomes Jason Donofrio as New Vice President of Development
Silver Spring, Md. – January 9, 2025 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is pleased to announce that Jason Donofrio has been named the Foundation’s new Vice President of Development effective January 2025. Donofrio brings vision and strategy to the Foundation cultivating a culture of philanthropy, spearheading giving campaigns, and identifying avenues to communicate the […]
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News · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Supports Progress Made Toward Resilient Sanctuary and Economy in Florida Keys Restoration Blueprint
Solutions to manage Florida Keys NMS require continued collaboration outlined in Blueprint. Silver Spring, Md. – December 13, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation congratulates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the State of Florida, and other management partners on the release of the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Florida Keys Restoration […]
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News · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Elects New Trustees and Board Leadership
Silver Spring, Md. – November 21, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation welcomed three new trustees in 2024 at its June and October board meetings. Nikki Buffa, Suzanne Frey and Chairman Timothy J. Greene, Sr. were elected by current trustees to serve a term of six years. Newly elected leadership, Dawn Rodney and Laura […]
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News · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Completes Large-Scale Marine Debris Removal From Washington’s Neah Bay
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Completes Large-Scale Marine Debris Removal From Washington’s Neah Bay Removal of 15 derelict vessels and 3,000-ton bridge pontoon from Neah Bay benefits tribal economy and the harbor ecosystem Silver Spring, Md. – November 13, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar effort to remove tons […]
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Announcement · 2024
Debris Milestone! National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Celebrates 100,000 Pounds of Marine Debris Removed From Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Silver Spring, Md. – October 29, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced a milestone with the removal of 100,000 pounds of marine debris from NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary through the Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys program. For scale, that’s more than the weight of: Two humpback whales, one of the largest whales […]
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Announcement · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Celebrates Designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Silver Spring, Md. – October 11, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation joined Indigenous, national, state and community leaders in celebrating the designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, announced today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as a milestone achievement for marine conservation and elevating Indigenous perspectives and cultural values in […]
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Announcement · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Announces New Gray’s Reef Chapter Director
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Announces New Gray’s Reef Chapter Director Silver Spring, Md. – September 19, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced that Sarah Elizabeth Porter has been named the Foundation’s new Chapter Director for its Gray’s Reef chapter, based in Savannah, Ga. In this role, Porter will support and strengthen awareness of […]
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Announcement · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Celebrates Announcement of Indigenous-Nominated Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
The country’s 17th national marine sanctuary will protect ocean sites sacred to Indigenous Peoples and hotspots of biodiversity along the California coast Silver Spring, Md. – September 6, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation joined Indigenous, national, state and community leaders in celebrating the advancement of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, announced today by […]
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Announcement · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Announces New Sanctuary Community Fund
The Sanctuary Community Fund supports communities in creating and stewarding national marine sanctuaries, the ocean, and the Great Lakes.
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Announcement · 2024
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation applauds NOAA for Historic Investments in Transformational Habitat Restoration
Silver Spring, Md. – July 26, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation applauds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the historic investment of nearly $220 million in funding for transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects, including several investments in national marine sanctuaries and sanctuary communities. Thirty-two new projects will strengthen the climate […]
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Statement · 2024
Foundation Statement on the Passing of Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
Silver Spring, Md. – June 19, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Wallace J. Nichols from President and CEO Joel R. Johnson: “The conservation community lost an incredible champion this weekend with the news that Dr. Wallace J. Nichols passed away. J was a friend and mentor […]
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