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News · 2024
ICYMI: Wave of Actions Announced at 2024 Capitol Hill Ocean Week
New announcements, including the designation of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, will benefit coastal and Great Lakes communities, habitats, and economies. Washington, DC – June 6, 2024—This week, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) unveiled a slew of announcements that will support U.S. protected waters, including the designation […]
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Announcement · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA Announce Designation of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will become the 16th sanctuary in the National Marine Sanctuary System and the third in the Great Lakes Silver Spring, Md. – June 5, 2024 – Today, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that 1,722 square miles of eastern Lake Ontario in […]
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News · 2024
Wildlife Biologist and TV Host Jeff Corwin Joins Capitol Hill Ocean Week Events
Corwin will host 2024 Ocean Awards Gala, June 4 and appear at conference June 5. Agenda at capitolhilloceanweek.org Silver Spring, Md. – May 28, 2024 – Emmy Award-winning TV host and renowned wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin will join the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to honor ocean leaders at the Ocean Awards Gala on June 4th […]
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Statement · 2024
Foundation Statement on the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas
Silver Spring, Md. – April 24, 2024 – The Biden-Harris Administration released the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas, reflecting progress to date toward America the Beautiful and 30×30 conservation goals in our lands and waters. The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation released the following statement from President and CEO Joel R. Johnson: “It is no exaggeration […]
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News · 2024
Leadership for the Ocean Celebrated in CHOW 2024 Conference Agenda and Gala Honorees on Capitol Hill
The Capitol Hill Ocean Week conference agenda now available at capitolhilloceanweek.org The Ocean Awards Gala takes place during World Ocean Month at Washington D.C.’s Union Station on June 4th Silver Spring, Md. – April 3, 2024 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced the ocean leaders who will be honorees at the Ocean Awards Gala […]
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Announcement · 2024
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Celebrates Advancement of Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary Designation
Silver Spring, Md. – February 29, 2024 – Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released draft designation documents proposing a national marine sanctuary in the marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Joel R. Johnson, president and CEO of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, released the following statement: “Papahānaumokuākea is a crown jewel of our ocean recognized […]
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Statement · 2023
Statement on the first ever National Ocean Justice Strategy
Silver Spring, Md. – December 8, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration released the first-ever U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy to advance environmental justice for communities that rely on the ocean and Great Lakes for economic, cultural, spiritual, recreational, and food security purposes. National Marine Sanctuary Foundation President and CEO Joel R. Johnson releases the following statement: “The Blue Economy […]
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Announcement · 2023
The First Ever National Marine Sanctuary Day Celebrates Sanctuary Stories Inspiring Solutions
October 23 coincides with the anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act Silver Spring, Md. – October 23, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation joined national and community leaders, policymakers, Indigenous and Tribal leaders, scientists, educators, explorers and people who make their living on the water in celebrating the first National Marine Sanctuary Day. […]
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Statement · 2023
Statement on the Passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Silver Spring, Md. – September 29, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation released the following statement from President and CEO Joel R. Johnson: “The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation expresses its condolences on the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Among her many accomplishments, Sen. Feinstein distinguished herself as a champion of marine conservation and national marine sanctuaries […]
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News · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Supports Strong Action to Protect and Recover North Atlantic Right Whales
NOAA Fisheries designated $82 million to conserve the ocean giants that reside in two national marine sanctuaries Silver Spring, Md. – September 28, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation celebrated the announcement by NOAA Fisheries of $82 million to support North Atlantic right whales through Inflation Reduction Act funds and urges immediate action to […]
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Announcement · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Applauds Re-Introduction of Legislation to Restore and Protect Kelp Forests
Silver Spring, Md. – September 14, 2023 – National Marine Sanctuary Foundation President and CEO Joel Johnson released the following statement on the re-introduction of the “Help Our Kelp Act” by Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2). “Kelp forests are home to otters and sharks and are natural defenders of our coastlines. Native to several national marine […]
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News · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to Receive $1 Million to Support Urgent Coral Rescue and Restoration in Florida Keys
Silver Spring, Md. – August 31, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will receive approximately $1 Million in funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to support an immediate emergency response to the record-breaking marine heat wave and resulting coral reefs in crisis in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. […]
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Announcement · 2023
Celebrate Advancement of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
We applaud NOAA & Administration for advancing this sanctuary nomination & encourage final designation of these magnificent ancestral waters.
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Announcement · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Applauds $50 Million Investment in Sanctuary Community Facilities
Silver Spring, Md. – August 1, 2023 – Today, the Biden Administration and NOAA announced a $50M investment in facilities and visitor center upgrades at six different national marine sanctuaries that will benefit coastal communities from the
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Announcement · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Announces $2 Million in Coral Restoration Grants in the U.S. Pacific Islands
Silver Spring, Md. – July 26, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation awarded seven grants totaling more than $2 million to support coral restoration in the four U.S. Pacific Island jurisdictions of American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, and Hawai’i. The grants are funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
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News · 2023
Experimental Fishing Permit Approved to Test Innovative Fishing Gear
Silver Spring, Md. – June 20, 2023 – The California Fish and Game Commission approved the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s application for an Experimental Fishing Permit (EFP) to test innovative pop-up fishing gear in the California D
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News · 2023
Joel Johnson, Conservation Leader and Communicator, Named President and CEO of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Silver Spring, Md. – June 8, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced today that Joel R. Johnson, an accomplished conservation leader and storyteller dedicated to protecting global biodiversity, has been named Foundation pr
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Announcement · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Applauds New Funding to Support Sanctuaries and Address Climate Change
Silver Spring, Md. – June 6, 2023 – Today, the Biden Administration announced $2.6 billion in investments to address coastal climate resilience and protect marine resources through the Inflation Reduction Act. The investments include $30 mi
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Media Advisory · 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Capitol Hill Ocean Week explores the ocean-climate connection
Silver Spring, Md. – June 1, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation welcomes members of the ocean and Great Lakes community, environmental advocates, government and industry leaders, members of Congress, and philanthropists to a hy
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Announcement · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Applauds New Proposed Sanctuary Designation in Lake Erie
Silver Spring, Md. – May 18, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation applauds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for initiating the designation process for a new national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie. The Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie were one of the mid-19th century’s busiest waterways, supporting goods and resources flowing in […]
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Recap · 2023
Capitol Hill Ocean Week Speakers List Highlights Diversity of Ocean-Climate Voices
CHOW conference takes place in Washington, DC and virtually on June 7th and 8th Full agenda, session descriptions, and registration at capitolhilloceanweek.org Silver Spring, Md. – May 11, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
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Grants & Funding · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Awarded $15 Million Grant to Remove Large Marine Debris From Sanctuaries
Silver Spring, Md. – April 21, 2023 – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program recommended a grant of $14.9 million for funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the National Marine Sanctua
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Announcement · 2023
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Announces 2023 Ocean Awards Gala Honorees
The Ocean Awards Gala takes place in Washington, DC on June 8th, World Ocean Day Event caps Capitol Hill Ocean Week; more info at capitolhilloceanweek.org Silver Spring, Md. – April 20, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation wil
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Media Advisory · 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Reimagining Tourism and Recreation through Destination Stewardship
Key West, Fla. – April 17, 2023 – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries are hosting a discussion on the topic of “destination stewardship,” or how recreation and sustainable tourism can protect both the cultural and natural systems in marine areas while supporting equitable experiences. When: April 22, […]
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