National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Speak Up

Take Action for America's Marine Sanctuaries

Add your voice to active advocacy campaigns protecting endangered species, designating new sanctuaries, and funding the National Marine Sanctuary System.

Featured campaign

Designate the Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary

The proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary would protect a deep-sea canyon off the New York/New Jersey coast that supports endangered whales, deep-sea corals, and one of the most productive fisheries on the East Coast.

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Reader poll

Which sanctuary should the Foundation prioritize next?

The Foundation reviews advocacy priorities each year with the Board of Trustees. Help shape the conversation — your vote is one input the Board reviews.

Pilot demo — vote counts are seed data and write to Salesforce at launch. One vote per visitor; results refresh nightly.

Active campaigns

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