Creature Feature: Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola)
13 Sep, 2019
This week’s creature feature might resemble a floating blob, but it is in fact the largest bony fish in the... View Article
The Monitor and the Battle of Hampton Roads
11 Sep, 2019
On January 30, 1975, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary became America’s first national marine sanctuary. Sixteen miles off the coast of... View Article
What are Marine Protected Areas?
9 Sep, 2019
All of America’s national marine sanctuaries are marine protected areas but not all marine protected areas are national marine sanctuaries.... View Article
Creature Feature: Lined Seahorse
6 Sep, 2019
With nearly 50 species of seahorse calling our ocean home, it was hard to pick just one for this creature... View Article
The Amazing World of Plankton
5 Sep, 2019
When asked what lives in the ocean we might think of animals like coral, whales, fish, or turtles, and might... View Article
Citizen Science in National Marine Sanctuaries
3 Sep, 2019
Want to get involved in marine science but don’t have a degree in the field or experience with research? You’re... View Article
Creature Feature: Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid
30 Aug, 2019
No, this creature feature is not a joke. In 2016, researchers on the E/V Nautilus brought the googly-eyed stubby squid... View Article
Celebrating the Expansion Anniversary of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
26 Aug, 2019
On August 26, 2016 President Barack Obama expanded Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, enlarging what was already the largest contiguous protected area... View Article
Creature Feature: Lemon Sharks
23 Aug, 2019
When life gives you lemons…remember these fun facts about lemon sharks! Appearance Named for their distinct coloration, lemon sharks... View Article
Cruising through our Sanctuaries: Research Cruises
22 Aug, 2019
Research cruises, while essential for getting information from our world’s waterways, are a fun way for scientists, volunteers, and organizations... View Article