Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

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Our mission is to conserve, protect and enhance the biological diversity, ecological integrity and cultural legacy of the sanctuary while facilitating compatible use.

Photo: A cunner hides among the marine invertebrates covering the remains of a shipwreck in the sanctuary.

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We're # 1 - Best Place to See Aquatic Life

We're jumping for joy! Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary was voted Best Place to See Aquatic Life in USA Today's latest 10-Best Reader's Choice travel awards contest. The sanctuary's popularity as a world-renowned whale watching site generated support from a wide ranging voting public. The consistent sightings and active behaviors of some of the largest animals on the planet make an ocean safari to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary a trip to remember. Click here to read the story.

Sanctuary Advisory Council Recruitment

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is recruiting for the seven vacancies on its Advisory Council. Deadline for applications is November 30th, 2016. Click here for an application.

2016 Student Marine Art Now Posted

Click here to view amazing art from K-12 students in the the 2016 Massachusetts Marine Educators annual marine art contest. The theme was "Marine Biodiversity of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary." Winning art from past years is also available.

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Sister Sanctuary Program

For the first time, international marine sanctuaries are joining together to protect a migratory marine mammal species – the humpback whale – on both ends of its range.


	Check today's weather and sea conditions in and near the sanctuary.		Visit one of the sanctuary's exhibits or take a virtual tour.		Hear sounds made by humans and whales in the marine environment.

Whale Alert app to aid mariners and protect right whales

Greater Shearwater
Tagging

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Follow the birds here!

Fathom stories about the sanctuary through audio messages and a mobile website

WHALE SENSE is a program for responsible whale-watching from Maine to Virginia. External Website

Stellwagen Bank was named one of the world’s Top 10 Whale Watching Sites according to USA Today.

OCEAN FRONTIERS FILM
Save Whales at Stellwagen Bank External Website

Right Whale
Advisory

Northeast Fisheries Sightings Advisory System External Website

Whale and Tuna Gear
Enforcement


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