Our National Marine Sanctuaries: A Legacy of Protecting America’s Oceans and Coasts [Feature]
Posted by nos.info@noaa.gov on 2 December, 2009
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The Office National Marine Sanctuaries manages a national network of underwater marine protected areas. Designated by Congress, these special ocean and Great Lakes areas are designed to protect natural and cultural resources, while allowing people to use and enjoy our oceans and coasts. The first sanctuary was created in 1975 and the network has since grown to include 13 national marine sanctuaries and one marine national monument....