National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Happy from our national marine sanctuaries! 🌊

Today we take a moment to celebrate the waters that connect our nation’s coastlines to those of the global community.

In honor of , here are just some of the ways the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation helps protect and support America’s legacy in the global marine ecosystem:

🐳 With fewer than 400 North Atlantic Right Whales surviving today, their migration paths, nurseries, and hangout spots are crucial to their species’ survival. At NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, the Foundation sponsors a system that alerts vessels in areas where Right Whales are commonly found to prevent collisions.

🪸 Experts in our marine sanctuaries support wildlife monitoring and habitat restoration — and many of their findings inform efforts around the globe. The Foundation works alongside many partners, including NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, to restore deep coral habitats injured by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and broaden our understanding of these important Gulf habitats.

🤿 These public waters are hubs of recreation, tourism, and education. Every year, millions of visitors from around the globe are drawn to the beauty and magic of America’s marine sanctuaries.

See more at marinesanctuary.org/foundation25

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is delighted to wish Sir David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday!

To commemorate his birthday, dive into the depths of America’s national marine sanctuaries in this article published in The Flow Trip magazine's David Attenborough issue, written by Rachel Plunkett of NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries! Read here: https://ow.ly/vsmA50YWO4x