Battle of the Atlantic Expedition wins Department of Interiorís Partners in Conservation Award
April, 2009 -- The 2008 Battle of Atlantic Expedition was announced as one of the winners of this yearís Secretary of the
Department of Interiorís Partners in Conservation Award...[Learn more . . . ]
Gray's Reef - Sanctuary Program Report for January - April, 2009
April, 2009 -- A report for the Sanctuary Advisory Council and Sanctuary Constituents - Reporting period: January-April
2009...[Download the Report]
Lionfish Invade the Georgia Aquarium
April 1, 2009 -- Georgia Aquarium's newest exhibit is now open! Venomous lionfish from the Pacific Ocean have invaded the
Georgia coast.[Learn more about The Georgia Explorer Exhibits]
Dr. Sylvia Earle to accept BLUE's Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Ocean Advocacy
March, 2009 -- Dr. Sylvia Earle, widely recognized as one of the world's most influential ambassadors for the oceans, will
attend the festival to accept BLUE's lifetime achievement award.[Learn more about Dr. Earle's achievements]
Diver's hunt lionfish near Gray's Reef
January 27, 2009 -- The Georgia Aquarium hopes to shed light on this foreign invader...[Learn more about lionfish in area waters]
State of the Sanctuary Report for 2008 - 2009
January 2009 -- The 2008 - 2009 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary State of the Sanctuary Report has been released...[Download the report]
A Treasure Worth Saving
January, 2009 -- Two local men recently took very expensive fishing trips. One of them dropped anchor in Gray's Reef
National Marine Sanctuary, 17 miles off of Georgia's coast. That's illegal. The violation cost him $3,000. Another not only dropped anchor at the reef, but
brought unauthorized fishing gear into the sanctuary. He was issued a $10,000 penalty...[Learn more about
enforcement of regulations at Gray's Reef]
Settlements have been reached in the First Federal Enforcement Cases in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
November, 2008 -- Charges were made against two recreational fishermen for unlawfully anchoring in the sanctuary and for
possessing or using unauthorized fishing gear in the sanctuary. In both cases, fines were assessed against the anglers...[
Learn more about both cases]
Scientists study sponges and coral at Gray's Reef
November, 2008 -- The sponges of Gray's Reef not only provide habitat for larger fish species, they also provide a hidden
habitat for many smaller creatures... [Learn more about Sponge and Octocoral Epifauna at Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary...
]
Strategy to Reduce Ship Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales
October, 2008 -- Final Rule to Implement Speed Restrictions to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions with North Atlantic Right Whales.... [Learn more about endangered North Atlantic Right Whales... ]and [Strategy to Reduce Ship Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales...]
Gray's Reef Program Report: August - October, 2008
October 8, 2008 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary's Program Report for August thru October, 2008 -- [Download the Report... ]
Ship Strike Reduction Rule Aims to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
October 8, 2008 -- NOAA officials today issued a regulation that will implement new measures to protect
endangered North Atlantic right whales .... [Read the press release... ]
Gray's Reef 2008 Condition Report
August 20, 2008 -- This "condition report" provides a summary of resources in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, the pressures on those resources, their current condition and trends in that condition, and management responses to the pressures that threaten the integrity of the marine environment. -- [Learn more about the conditions at Gray's Reef... ] - - [Download the Report] -- [Learn more about the conditions at other National Marine Sanctuaries.. ]
Gray's Reef Welcomes New Council Members
August 8, 2008 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary welcomes two new members to its advisory council -- Scott Harris and Wendell Harper -- [Full Press Release... ]
Gray's Reef NMS Staff &Vessel - Support Monitor NMS on Battle of the Atlantic Expedition
July 6, 2008 -- An archaeological expedition to survey ships sunk off the coast of North Carolina during the WWII Battle of the Atlantic -- [Follow the expedition and read the daily mission logs... ]
Rivers to Reef: Teachers' Lessons at Sea
June 26, 2008 -- More than a dozen teachers from across the state participated in the ìRivers to Reefî workshop this week. [Highlights of the workshop . . . ]
Bagged, tagged and returned for research
May 20, 2008 -- [Learn more about the research cruise . . . ]
Gray's Reef Expedition - Spring 2008
May 4, 2008 -- [Follow the cruise and read the daily mission logs . . . ]
Ocean Movies to Expand Gray's Reef Festival
May 2, 2008 -- A local film festival is about to get a whole lot bigger. The Gray's Reef Ocean Film Festival in June 2009 will sponsor the inaugural Blue Ocean Film Festival -- [Learn more about the festival and films... ]
Gray's Reef Sea Creature Winners at SCAD's Sand Arts Festival
May 2, 2008 -- [View the winners... ]
Study to Track Fish Movement is initiated by Gray's Reef Researchers
May 2008 -- [Learn more about the study... ]
Gray's Reef Southeast ROV MATE Competition Announces the 2008 Winners
April 26, 2008 -- [View the winners... ]
Fantastic Fishes return to SCAD's Sidewalk Arts Festival
April 26, 2008 -- [View the winners... ]
Study of Marine Erosion in the Georgia Bight, Including Gray's Reef and J-Reef
April 2008 --[Learn more about the study. . .]
U. S. Army Divers Team Up with Sanctuaries
March 6, 2008 --[Read the Press Release... ]
State of the Sanctuary Report for 2007 - 2008
January 2008 - The 2006 - 2007 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary State of the Sanctuary Report has been released. [Download the report... ]
NOAA Initiates Marine Debris Monitoring at Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
December 12, 2007 -- [Read the Press Release...]
Scientists have confirmed that Red Lionfish have Invaded - Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
November 4, 2007 -- Learn more at NOAA's National Center for Coastal Ocean Science - Lionfish Education and Outreach
Gray's Reef Co-Sponsors The University of Georgia's Marine Education Center and Aquarium Renovation
October 2007 -- View some of the exhibits and renovations...]
Gray's Reef helps "Preserve America" in Savannah
September 10, 2007 -- Research Coordinator Greg McFall represented Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA and the Department of Commerce acknowledging the city's new "Preserve America" designation....[Read the press release...]
DNR Sinks Research Vessel for Artificial Reef Project
August 23, 2007 -- It was a fond farewell to a beloved boat on the Atlantic Ocean Thursday afternoon, but also a new beginning. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources towed the research vessel Jane Yarn .... [WTOC.com]; R/V Jane Yarn sinks off the Georgia Coast ... [YouTube]
Characterization of the Benthos, Marine Debris and Bottom Fish at Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
March 2007 - . . . by Matthew S. Kendall, Laurie J. Bauer and Christopher F.G. Jeffrey in Partnership with GRNMS [View the report...]
Gray's Reef Sanctuary 25th Anniversary Featured in NOAA Sanctuaries Report
March 8, 2007 - The 25th Anniversary of the designation of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary is one of the many accomplishments highlighted . . . . .[Read the Press Release...]
Gray's Reef - 25 years of effort to protect marine life of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
March 2007 - Twenty-five years of sanctuary science, education and conservation . . . [View 2006 Accomplishment Highlights]
State of the Sanctuary Report for 2006 - 2007
March 2007 -- The 2006 - 2007 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary State of the Sanctuary Report has been released. [Download the report... ]
New Regulations for Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctury Become Effective
February 16, 2007 -- Several new regulations for NOAA's Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary become effective today, providing greater protection for the sanctuary's valuable marine resources. [Read the press release...]
Gray's Reef Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Georgia Aquarium Gala
September 7, 2006 -- The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation hosted a special evening gala . . . .[Learn about the Celebration...]. . . [Read the press release...]
Gray's Reef Sponsors "Fantastic Fishes" Award in Popular Sidewalk Arts Festival
April 1, 2006 -- Gray's Reef and the Savannah Science Seminar jointly sponsor ROV workshop .... [Read the press release...]
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Building Workshop Co-Sponsored by NOAA's Gray's Reef
February 2006 -- Gray's Reef and the Savannah Science Seminar jointly sponsor ROV workshop ....[Read the press release...]
Gray's Reef is forging a partnership with Thunderbolt Elementary
January 26, 2006 -- Gray's Reef will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with the teachers and students of Thunderbolt Elementary [Read about the celebration...]
Second Annual OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
September 23-25, 2005 -- Ocean Film Festival returns to Savannah with sponsorship by Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary ...[Learn about the festival...]
R/V SAM GRAY Dedication
April 2005 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary dedicated its new research vessel Sam Gray on April 15, 2005. The Sam Gray will enable sanctuary scientists to better assess and predict changes in the natural systems within the sanctuary and to provide information about the future. [Read the press release...]
"FANTASTIC FISHES" return to the SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL!
April 2005 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary presented three special awards for the best underwater marine environment scenes drawn for Savannah's popular Sidewalk Arts Festival. [Read the full press release...]
STATE OF THE SANCTUARY REPORT
March 2005 -- The 2004 - 2005 Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary State of the Sanctuary Report has been released. Click here to download a pdf version of the report. [Download the report..]
NEW SPECIES DISCOVERED
November 5, 2004 -- Three previously unknown sea creatures have been found at Gray's Reef by GA Southern Univ. scientisits working to document all the invertebrates living at the sanctuary. [Read about these creatures...]
SHADES OF GRAY PUBLICATION
Fall 2004 -- Explore the second issue of the Gray's Reef publication, "Shades of Gray." Find out how to be added to our mailing list to receive your copy! [Read the publication...]
OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL
September 10-12, 2004 -- Gray's Reef NMS sponsored Savannah's first Ocean Film Festival. Over 1,500 people came to the festival![Learn about the festival...]
TEACHER'S WORKSHOP
July 7-9, 2004 -- The Mapping Ocean Sanctuaries GIS/GPS workshop was held for teachers and students. Teachers and students learned how to use Global Position Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to study geography and ocean science. [Workshop Information]
RESEARCH CRUISE
May 10-20, 2004 -- Oceanica staff and Gray's Reef staff were aboard the R/V Nancy Foster in Gray's Reef from May 10-20th. [Oceanica Logs] [Other Cruise Logs]
FANTASTIC FISHES WINNERS
April 27, 2004 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary is happy to announce the winners in its Fantastic Fishes Art Contest, part of the 2004 Savannah College of Art and Design's Sidewalk Arts Festival. [See the winning entries]
SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL
March 25, 2004 -- Gray's Reef will offer a special award for the best underwater marine environment scene drawn for Savannah, Georgia's popular Sidewalk Arts Festival April 24. [Full Press Release]
EDUCATIONAL POSTERS
March 17, 2004 -- Two favorite Gray's Reef posters have gotten a makeover and are again available. The "Invertebrates of the Reef" poster is back in stock, and the "Georgia" poster has been revised to show the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. [See the Poster]
SANCTUARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jan. 29, 2004 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary welcomed three new members to its advisory council at the council's January 28th meeting --William Berson II, Daniel Gleason and Leslie Sautter. [Full Press Release]
PUBLIC MEETING
Jan. 23, 2004 -- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary will hold a public meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council on Jan. 28, 2004 in Midway, Ga. [Full Press Release]
GRAY'S REEF DAY
Jan. 15, 2004 -- A Mayoral Proclamation by the City of Savannah, Ga., has recognized Jan. 16 as Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Day in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the sanctuary's designation. The U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages the sanctuary. [Full Press Release]