JOIN THE WAVE OF SANCTUARY CELEBRATIONS
#NationalMarineSanctuaryDay is on October 23rd!

On October 23, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will host the third annual National Marine Sanctuary Day on the anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act as a celebration of our public waters and shared American heritage.

This year, we invite people to experience marine sanctuaries through recreation, our “waters for all” and bring awareness to marine sanctuaries and the impact of the Foundation’s work.

National Marine Sanctuary Day launches a campaign of sanctuary stories inspiring solutions. Voices of people brought together through sanctuaries over our shared maritime heritage, discoveries, pursuits, livelihoods, and future. Voices from coastal communities and local economies about discovering, enjoying, and forming lifelong connections with these spectacular places. The stories from throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System show that conservation, economic prosperity, and human well-being are deeply woven together in our national character.

Above all, they are waters for all.

National Marine Sanctuary Day recognizes marine sanctuary stories of American outdoor heritage inspired by our waters, led by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. It is a day to uplift and listen to the voices of people brought together through our shared maritime and cultural history, exploration, technological innovation, recreation and tourism, commerce and local livelihoods. Our stories show that conservation, economic prosperity, and human well-being are deeply woven together in our national character as a maritime nation and propel us towards a brighter future.

Our waters bring us together. Our national marine sanctuaries tell our stories. Celebrate these stories with us on National Marine Sanctuary Day.