#BREAKINGNEWS: Join us in welcoming Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary to the National Marine Sanctuary System as the third largest national marine sanctuary! sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/oct24/chu… noaa.gov/news-release/b…

Welcoming our newest National Marine Sanctuary, 5th in California!

Hope Story! Students are working alongside Tribal Communities in national marine sanctuaries and learning about each other. In their letters, students discussed ocean issues, how they find connection, belonging, culture, hope, and solutions. sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/oct24/stu…

6 REASONS TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES: 1) Safeguard vital marine ecosystems 2) Boost local communities 3) Preserve maritime and cultural heritage 4) Promote responsible recreation 5) Inspire a love for the ocean 6) Research climate change impacts and take meaningful action

Thank you volunteers near and far for providing the diverse connections, skills, perspectives, and efforts to preserve our national ocean treasures!

Our advisory councils are having a special public meeting on Thur. 10/31 regarding proposed fishing regulation changes for Cordell Bank NMS. farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_mee…

Happy birthday to Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the official designation of America’s 17th national marine sanctuary! Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=R4tdT6… Read: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/oct24/chu… Learn more: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-herita…

NOAA's Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank NMS and Greater Farallones Association together are co-leading efforts to test best methods to bring back bull kelp. Take a peek at field work happening to help kelp in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. #NotesFromTheField sanctuaries.noaa.gov/notes/?fbclid=…

Educators, go green & think blue! Sign up for Students for Zero Waste Week! This fun, hands-on campaign aims to reduce waste in schools & communities. Register your school today! sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/ocea… @noaasanctaries

Win Win! National Marine Sanctuaries play important roles in protection of marine resources and promote sustainable use and responsible recreation and tourism. sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/2025/sanc…

Go Green and Think Blue, schools can register till Feb 28 to join the Students for Zero Waste Week!

It may almost be Valentine's day, but its time for a serious break up........ It's time to break up with balloons. When balloons make their way out of our hands, they can travel far and harm ocean wildlife. May we suggest NOAA valentines instead? noaa.gov/education/cele…

Happy Valentine's day to Wisdom the Albatross and her new babe!

Entanglement can be lethal for marine life, especially whales, watch a whale disentanglement team help. sanctuaries.noaa.gov/earthisblue/wh… #whaleweek, #NOAA

Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Advisory Councils are meeting Tuesday March 12 at the San Francisco Zoo. Advisory Council meetings are open to the public and there is a public comment period. Agenda here: farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_mee…

What may be thought of as lacking value, dead, and ugly is actually a treasure trove of life, beauty, and valuable processes that support life above and below the surface, including supporting human life. Deep-Sea corals offer more than one would think! sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/2025/deep…

Happy Earth Day (every day right?) Remember, Earth is Blue and pink, purple, orange, red, yellow and many many colors! Today we are looking at invertebrates in the bull kelp forest in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary along the Sonoma Coast. credit: Chad King, MBNMS

Advisory Councils for NOAA's Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank NMS will hold a meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. PT. in Point Reyes Station. Agenda items and details can be found here nmsfarallones.blob.core.windows.net/farallones-pro… 📷Jan Roletto/NOAA/Point Blue/ACCESS

Excited to share our annual Get into your Sanctuary photo contest is open! Share your best snaps taken alongside or underwater in your national marine sanctuaries in the United States!

Boaters heading out for the salmon opener this weekend! We encourage all boaters to enjoy the weekend out on the water, but remember to be safe 🛟and operate responsibly⚓💙! Check forecasts, safety plans and communications! Be safe for you, and the food web!