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Welcome to the National Marine Sanctuaries web site. Here you'll discover the marine life and extraordinary habitats that make up your nation's marine sanctuaries and our continuing efforts to conserve these ocean and coastal treasures.

Latest Sanctuary News

Nurse shark

Comment on submarine cable permit guidance

Make a Difference - What Will You Do?

Review the Latest West Coast Sanctuary Regulations

Sanctuary 2008 Accomplishments Report

Gray's Reef Requests Comments on Spearfishing Gear

Sanctuaries Launches New Online Media Library

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