Q&A on the 2020 Sanctuary Ocean Count
27 Jan, 2020
This past weekend, visitors to Hawaii may have been confused to see rows of people with binoculars sitting along the... View Article
Conservation & Restoration
New Year, Big Blue: 2020 Resolutions for the Ocean
6 Jan, 2020
Still looking for your 2020 new year’s resolution? Why not commit to adopting a few new habits that reduce your... 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
What is Ghost Gear?
4 Nov, 2019
Discover Wonder: Dive shop co-owner Jesus Gudino
9 Oct, 2019
Channel Islands cleanup tackles 2,300 lbs. of marine debris
30 Sep, 2019
On International Coastal Cleanup Day (Saturday, September 21, 2019), 21 volunteers and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary partners, including National... 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
VIDEO: Spotlighting the Threat Marine Debris Poses to Wildlife in Papahānaumokuākea
28 May, 2019
UPDATE: A recent NOAA expedition observed reef destruction from Hurricane Walaka at French Frigate Shoals, and an invasive... View Article
How You Can Help Prevent Marine Debris
15 May, 2019
Capitol Hill Ocean Week Dialogue Pushes Solutions for Marine Debris
2 Jan, 2019
Marine debris is far from being just an eyesore. It impacts industries including fishing, tourism, and recreation, and it costs... View Article