BECOME AN OCEAN PROTECTOR

On October 23rd, 2022 the National Marine Sanctuary System celebrated it’s 50th anniversary. While we reflect on the past 50 years, it’s important we point to the future and emphasize the importance of protecting the sanctuaries for another five decades and beyond. Join us in celebrating this momentous milestone as we look to the future of many more years of ocean stewardship.

 

Save Spectacular.

CELEBRATE 50 YEARS BY TAKING ACTION

Shermans Lagoon

Sherman’s Lagoon Explores the Sanctuary System

Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2023

CHOW 2023 will focus on the connection between the ocean and climate change. CHOW 2023: Ocean x Climate will take place June 7th and 8th, 2023

Explorer App

free mobile app to enhance the visitor experience in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and protect sensitive sanctuary resources.

Special Delivery!

USPS gives sanctuaries stamp of approval

Reyn Spooner Specialty Shirts

Help us “Save Spectacular” by purchasing one of these limited-edition shirts that help benefit the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

Ocean Protector Survey

Americans across the country overwhelmingly value the ocean and agree that it provides many important benefits for people and the planet.

Become an Ocean Protector

Show your commitment to safeguarding our ocean and “Save Spectacular.”

Donate To Support Sanctuaries

Find out what makes these spectacular places worth saving 

Take action for sanctuaries

Be the voice for national marine sanctuaries, marine monuments and protecting America’s waters.

Photos: Ryan Tabata/NOAA; Claire Fackler/NOAA; Brad Ka‘aleleo Wong/Office of Hawaiian Affairs

 

Scattered across America’s ocean and Great Lakes are treasured places known as national marine sanctuaries. Sanctuaries, like our national parks, protect amazing places, are home to awe-inspiring species, and tell the stories of our past. Protected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and supported by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, together we partner with communities to educate, study, and conserve these spectacular places for future generations.

 

Save Spectacular.

Support sanctuaries

Help us protect and expand the spectacular places in our ocean and Great Lakes.