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April 22, 2022

April 21, 2022

Live for listening: Underwater sound in National Marine Sanctuaries

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Story map: 50 years of ocean and coastal conservation offsite link offsite link

January 19, 2022

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A young girl reaches into a tide pool as she discovers something of interest. The sun is setting in the background, providing silhouettes of other people tidepooling in the distance with a low hillside and a tree in the frame.

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary 50th anniversary commemorative poster.

Love your national marine sanctuaries? Download our 50th anniversary posters today

January 10, 2022

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Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary 50th anniversary commemorative poster.

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NOAA celebrates 50 years of landmark coastal, ocean legislation

January 19, 2022

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NOAA considers marine sanctuary off Hawaiian Islands

November 19, 2021

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A school of galapagos sharks/manō at Maro Reef in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Deepwater bubblegum coral, a host for California king crab, observed during 2020 E/V Nautilus exploration of the Santa Lucia Bank. Corals and sponges that make up the area’s seafloor habitats provide food and shelter for recreationally and commercially important fish species.

NOAA announces process to designate national marine sanctuary off central California

November 9, 2021

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Deepwater bubblegum coral, a host for California king crab, observed during 2020 E/V Nautilus exploration of the Santa Lucia Bank. Corals and sponges that make up the area’s seafloor habitats provide food and shelter for recreationally and commercially important fish species.

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Preview: 2022 will mark 50 years of your national marine sanctuaries

October 22, 2021

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U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear in the Arctic.

NOAA, Coast Guard locate historic vessel, ending decades-long mystery

October 14, 2021

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U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear in the Arctic.

A reseach diver collects data from an underwater sound recorder in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Scientists train machines to listen for sounds to diagnose health of marine sanctuaries

October 5, 2021

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A reseach diver collects data from an underwater sound recorder in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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My journey with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

September 23, 2021

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