What is Marine Snow?
23 Dec, 2019
Marine snow falls to the ocean deep all year long – not just during the most wonderful time of... View Article
Blogs
Sea Wonder: Barracuda
20 Dec, 2019
Twenty-eight species of barracuda call the subtropical and tropical ocean home, including a number of sites in the National Marine... View Article
“Captain Santa” and the story of the Christmas Tree Ship
18 Dec, 2019
Our national marine sanctuaries protect the rich cultural and maritime history of the United States by preserving historic shipwrecks and... View Article
Why a national marine sanctuary would be great for Wisconsin communities
13 Dec, 2019
Sea Wonder: Atlantic Cod
13 Dec, 2019
This week’s sea wonder is the source of Cape Cod’s name: the Atlantic Cod! Appearance These fish have large... View Article
The Wreck of the Hannah M. Bell
10 Dec, 2019
On April 4, 1911, the 315-foot Hannah M. Bell grounded about six miles offshore of Key Largo, Florida. The ship’s... View Article
Sea Wonder: Dogtooth Tuna
6 Dec, 2019
Dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) is also known as the white tuna. They are an economically important fish found in the... View Article
Take it Slow! Vessel Speed Reduction
26 Nov, 2019
America’s west coast is full of busy shipping ports – some of the busiest in the world – with thousands... View Article
Sea Wonder: Black Oystercatcher
22 Nov, 2019
Appearance Black oystercatchers are seabirds that are midnight black in color with striking orange beaks, bright orange eye rings, and... View Article
What’s SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)?
18 Nov, 2019
Say hello to your new favorite – and the world’s fastest growing – boardsports: stand-up paddleboarding! Also known as SUP,... View Article