Lend a hand with trash removal and keep their home clean. Our Sanctuary Life category 3rd place spot goes to this curious giant trevally photographed by Kimberly Jeffries in Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument! They grow to 200 pounds or more and migrate once every two to five years across hundreds of miles of open ocean to mate and nest in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands at French Frigate Shoals.! This lettuce sea slug was photographed grazing its way through NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and was submitted to our annual Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest. Spanning offshore of California's Coast, to the waters off the tip of Cape Cod, to the Northwest Gulf of Mexico, our banks deserve a little extra love today! These "outbreaks" can be caused by hurricanes, rising temperatures, and other events cause by climate change. Learn more about the ongoing and future research projects. Before becoming the artificial reef it is today, this vessel lived a dynamic life, traveling the East Coast of the United States for decades. If you're in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where this fur seal was spotted, contact The Marine Mammal Center hotline (San Francisco Bay Area: 415-289-7325; Monterey or Santa Cruz Counties: 831-633-6298; San Luis Obispo County: 805-771-8300). Volunteers are also trained to lead island hikes within the national park, participate in local outreach events and to conduct citizen science, including the collection of valuable research on marine mammals and other important sanctuary and park resources. Learn how you can help the sanctuary thrive for the next 29 years and beyond. Theres a storm a-brewing! Today is #PlanForVacationDay and we are here to help you plan the trip of your dreams! Take a virtual dive and see what you can spot! Today, the resting place of the USS Monitor is protected by NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary! On this Veterans Day, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is proud to remember the service and sacrifice of Alabama's Tuskegee Airmen of World War II -- the first African American fighter pilots for the U.S. Army Air Corps. These stunning purple hydrocoral could inspire a queen and are found right in your NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Sometimes it can be hard for maritime archaeologists to document shipwrecks because of all the fish! Game Kasual: lawan atau main bersama dengan teman Anda dalam hadapi tantangan! The Civil War vessel, which sank 160 years ago, will be visited with state-of-the-art technology and systematically surveyed for the first time since Monitors turret was recovered in 2002. Gray seal: NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary represents one of North America's most productive marine ecosystems and spectacular undeveloped coastlines. We will be sharing some fintastic content about these jawsome predators all week long so make sure you have a big boat ready! From its rediscovery in 1973, its designation as the nations 1st national marine sanctuary in 1975, to the recovery and conservation of its gun turret in 2002 the story of Monitor is far from over. Pets are not welcome everywhere. These gentle, slow-moving animals are at risk from boat strikes, but conservation efforts are helping them! By feeding on sea urchins, otters help kelp forests flourish, which benefits the entire ecosystem. This membrane acts as a mirror, bouncing light back through the eye to help sea lions see in murky and low-light conditions. Sometimes even sea lions need to kick back and soak up some sun with their buddies. Mangroves are extremely important to our coastal ecosystems. Deep sea research in national marine sanctuaries requires all eight hands on deck at least for this octopus! The gametes also provide a feast for small animals like this brittle star. Gone fishing? The incredible shipwreck dive sites found in NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary are waiting for you. Cordell Bank is the centerpiece of the sanctuary, a bank that rises from the soft sediments on the edge of the continental shelf just 22 miles west of Point Reyes. Tell us your favorite way to get into your sanctuary! Mirror mirror on the wall, whos the sleepiest shark of them all? Every part of the tree is used in Samoan culture. When bat stars meet, they often "arm-wrestle" each other trying to get an arm on top of the other's. Deadline to apply is June 1st. Nevertheless, anglers have been visiting the sanctuary for over 100 years, while divers and researchers have been exploring there for over 50 years. Brilliant blue Brandt's beak can you say that three times fast? From a fun day at the beach, boating trips, tide pooling, and even virtual visits; there are many ways to enjoy your marine sanctuary! Today, we are celebrating International Day of Action for Rivers! Who's ready to race? If you guessed banded sea urchin from Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument you are correct! Photo: Elliott Hazen, NOAA Fisheries permit #14245. Today we are celebrating #WorldMantaDay! From outreach activities to beach clean ups every sanctuary leans on their volunteers one way or another. With all this company, there are no lone sharks here! Happy #CoralsWeek! If you are interested in diving into NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, but can't leave home, check out their gallery to watch educational videos and interact with 360 images that immerse you underneath the surface! Growing up towards the surface, gas bladders, called pneumatocysts, keep even the tallest kelp afloat. Whales, such as the humpback whale, are known as kohol in the Hawaiian language. There must be mistletoe somewhere in NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary! Atlantic sea nettles can be found in NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, and are known to pack quite a punch. Few places in the world can compare to the beauty of the National Marine Sanctuary System, and this weekend is a perfect opportunity to get out there and take advantage of its wonders. You give it ten-tickles! Rinse and repeat looks a little different in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. These patterns are so unique that they can be used to identify individual whales, just like a human fingerprint. Tarpon also typically has several sand tiger sharks on site, which can provide dramatic photographic subjects while enjoying this historic shipwreck dive. Nainoa Thompson (pictured here) and other contributors, including the Polynesian Voyaging Society, play a huge role in keeping these traditional methods and techniques preserved for future generations to come. They get their name from their enormous size, sometimes stretching to around 40 feet long. When the adults say it's time to get out of the pool Interrupting your feed for this otter-ly adorable pair floating around NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary! Did you know these eels are actually brown? Getting out on the water can be great for your physical and mental health. Hammerhead sharks like this one in NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary have an especially large number of these ampullae on their broad head. Our planet is an ocean planet: Earth Is Blue. Whether you live on a coast or in a community far from the shore, we invite you to experience the power and beauty of Americas sanctuary system and form your own lasting memories. Vellela vellela, or the by-the-wind sailor, is a small, unique species of jellyfish that has a vertical sail atop its float, helping it to travel. Lake Michigan, the second largest of the five Great Lakes, encompasses over 22,000 square miles. Here, a Risso's dolphin leaps out of the water in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The fun-filled day during #LatinoConservationWeek was a whale of a time, bringing folks together and encouraging environmental stewardship. There is still time, submit your favorite sanctuary photos now through Labor Day! One of the biggest threats to humpback whales and other whales is entanglement in fishing gear and other debris. Next week, researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Marine Imaging Technologies will be visiting Portland and other shipwrecks to assess the state of the wrecks. We're pawsitive that sea otters are one of the most adorable inhabitants of NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Today, for Memorial Day, we honor the many people who gave their lives in service to our nation. As reliable patrons of navigation and wayfinding, manu-o-K embody the energy of K and his concern for the governance and prosperity of a rising nation like an island from out of the sea. San Francisco's most exclusive neighborhood is a rocky island group 27 miles offshore, at the Farallon Islands near NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary! NOAA and our partners are working to understand and control this invasive species with new traps, lionfish derbies, and more. An accomplished diver and gifted photographer, Greg provided an unparalleled view of the underwater world from the Florida Keys to American Samoa. Eelgrass grows where many dwell, is always whaley exciting! On behalf of your National Marine Sanctuary System, we want to wish you a happy and safe New Year. Due to its catastrophic affects, Undaria is considered one of the world's worst invasive species. Photo: Douglas Croft, under NOAA permit #20519. Well look no further! Being an underwater traffic director is a little challenging the fish of NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary definitely have places to be. Watch out, fishes! The sanctuary protects more than 1,400 species of other invertebrates and a wide variety of algae, several seagrasses, humpback whales and over a dozen other species of whales and dolphins, hundreds of fish species, over 30 seabird species, and hawksbill and green sea turtles. Sea lions have a reflective membrane at the back of their eyes called the tapetum lucidum. At night, they typically dive to about 100 feet to feed on schooling fish and squid, but they're capable of diving to up to 1,000 feet below the ocean surface! A whale watcher's treat: Moments after a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck California near NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary last month, these humpback whales went into a breaching extravaganza. His intellectual and artistic pursuits included science, law, music composition, military strategy, history, and new technology. They would even line the shoreline with rocks from nearby stream beds and valleys to inhibit sand and sediment from entering the pond and to help control water levels. Tunas are some of the most valuable fish in the Atlantic. This trumpetfish, found in NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, is here to play the high C's! Weve got the Cali-formula for healthy ecosystems here at NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary! "Remember, rip it, roll it and punch it!" Do you know on average how far a white shark can travel in one day? It's National Plan a Vacation Day AND National Florida Day! I believe I can fly! Time for your daily medit-ocean! At least nine instances of humpback whale/vessel collisions have been reported since December in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and whales are also at risk of collisions in other national marine sanctuaries. Celebrate with us by learning about the sanctuary. Their surface waters are feeding areas for a wide variety of local and migratory seabirds and marine mammals. When you're exploring your national marine sanctuaries, make sure to keep an eye on your distance from wildlife like sea otters. - All stages 4 Crowns | No gacha easy!!! NOAAs National Marine Sanctuary System consists of 15 different national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments. Blue whales are the largest animals ever to live on our planet. Meet Tamara Russell! #TheWaterIsOpen. In celebration of Kids to Parks Day, join staff from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on a virtual outdoor adventure from Ventura Harbor in California across the Santa Barbara Channel in NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. Her photo brings Molasses Reef in NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary alive on the screen. Protecting over 3,000 square miles of ocean, this sanctuary is home to a wide diversity of marine life, including this orange sea anemone, orcas, sea otters, and many more of our favorite ocean critters. NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is known for big charismatic animals like orcas and sea otters, but how much do you know about the smaller animals, like sea stars, that dwell here? Just how big are humpback whales? What shark species are you looking forward to learning about this week? Learn more by checking out this #EarthIsBlue video. They often haul-out on shore to rest, breed, or give birth in areas aways from predators or human interference. Don't worry, buddy, Monday will be over soon! Characters from Survive! Happy National Wildlife Day! They feed by plunging into the water, stunning small fish with the impact of their bodies and scooping them up in their expandable throat pouches. Beautiful day for a swim! This octopus was one of many curious and exciting marine critters that we spotted in Cordell Bank in 2017! Each year, literal tons of garbage washes up on the shores of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument. Among the 62 man crew, we know of eight African American men who worked aboard USS Monitor. Since 2009 researchers from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, universities, and volunteers have been working to remove these crabs. The addition of sluice gates in the wall allowed the movement of smaller fish in and out of the pond, trapping the larger fish inside. An ambush predator, this fish patiently waits in the kelp of NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary for passing prey, then lunges to engulf its prey with its large mouth. They can be found in many of your national marine sanctuaries, including NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Meet the lionfish! !Infiltrate the enemy mansion and snatch as much treasure as you can in a wild feline heists! A visitor from the north! Northern right whale dolphins are one of the only species of dolphin in the North Pacific Ocean without a dorsal fin! Mola King(survive mola): Welp who didn't actually expect him to be last lol. Found off the California coast, the waters within NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary are home to nationally significant marine ecosystems and habitats, supporting an abundance of life. They're so common in the area that they make an appearance in nearly every photo- good thing those divers have their cameras out! To all of our friends, partners, and supporters, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and a wonderful holiday season! Eelgrass thrives in the shallow waters of NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. This American lobster has found a cozy home inside a shipwreck at NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. How do you help keep your local beaches clean? Mangrove forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. Your National Marine Sanctuary System is home to a huge variety of dolphin species. In NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, common dolphins are known for their impressive acrobatic energy. How are you celebrating the extra day? This week, were honoring the memory of NOAA diver and staff member Greg McFall. 8.0 4 Reviews. Today is International Mountain Day and we are celebrating our seamounts! During the spring and summer, massive swarms of krill provide food for dominant species of the Cordell Bank ecosystem including seabirds, fishes, and whales. [The Battle Cats] Survive! Not quite this little dose of holiday cheer is none other than the banded coral shrimp, often spotted in NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. This fan coral and its fish friends were found at a depth of about 100 meters in the Santa Cruz Canyon, part of NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Pups can swim at birth, even diving for up to two minutes when they are only two to three days old. Know before you go out surfing in the winter by following the Recreate Responsibly Winter Edition and reading up on Recreate Responsibly s Winter Surfing blog by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ! The states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. "Hi! Not a problem for this school of parrot fish! Rays like this bat ray in NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary are searayiously cool. These two pals are Risso's dolphins found near NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. to grow strawberries on Craine's Point in NOAA's Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, these strawberry anemones, and orange hydroids are doing their best to brighten up these deep waters. These beautiful reefs are home to more than 100 species of coral, as well as large populations of giant clam, reef fish, and more. They share very similar body characteristics to fossils from the Jurassic period millions of years ago! Try to head outside this week if you can and take time to enjoy the outdoors safely! Today, just as any day, it is important that we continue to protect our marine habitats and ensure future generations can enjoy the wonders of the sea, like these Ocean Guardians in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 10/10 points for orca acrobatics! This huge conglomeration of fishing nets and other trash was removed from French Frigate Shoals in Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument by NOAA Marine Debris and partners. The sanctuary is one of the largest near shore "live-bottom" reefs in the southeastern United States. Bearded fireworms are lined with hollow, venom-filled bristles that can puncture skin, causing an intense burning irritation-yikes! Were splashing our way into Whale Week 2020! Here, a diver documents the wing section of a F4U Corsair. Manta rays are popular visitors to NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and can reach 22 feet from fin-tip to fin-tip. Such minimalism! The science is clear on one thing this newborn is 100% adorable! Looking to Get Into Your Sanctuary? The memorial was made possible through private and corporate donors, Diving With A Purpose, the City of Port Huron, and the State of Alabama. Think of it yet? This black-crowned night heron was spotted resting in a tree on the coast of NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, possibly wondering if it's time for to go eat yet. That means they hatch in freshwater streams spending about a year there before migrating out to the ocean to feed and grow! Generic filters. Visibility varies a lot in Monterey, both above and below the water, but days like this where the sun is out and water is clear are about as breathtaking as anywhere on Earth that I have experienced.. Throughout the Pacific, other island cultures acknowledge Papahnaumoku and Wkea by other names such as Papatnuku and Ranginui in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Fakahotuhenua and tea in Tahiti. Some species of sea stars can regenerate limbs after damage or predation, so it's likely that this sea star is growing a new arm after a narrow escape. Para su seguridad y la de los dems, siga las pautas a continuacin, manteniendo suficiente espacio entre usted y cualquier animal que encuentre, teniendo en cuenta las normativas locales; use sus binoculares o lentes zoom si quiere una vista ms de cerca. Make sure you're using a reef-safe sunscreen or use Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) sunwear! Third place winner for the Sanctuaries at Home Category goes to Kristine Ellefson! Anyone else think this sponge looks like a mini volcano? Our Spring celebrations are brought to you by this elephant seal near NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It is one of our favorite weeks of the year, Volunteer Week! While the service of these vessels ended here in Mallows Bay they serve a new role as a unique habitat for fish, bird and plants species. Our public lands and waters are treasures for all to enjoy, and it is critical that our youth stay connected to the natural world. Their names were William Nichols, Siah Hulett Carter, William Scott, Robert Howard, Robert Cook, Edward Cann, Daniel Moore, and William Jeffrey. His passing is a huge loss to us and to the larger sanctuaries community. Did you know mangroves line more than 1,800 miles of shoreline within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary? It seems they aren't big fans of sharing though. The month of March is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about dolphins. These little squirts are green sea turtles riding the waves in Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument. The Battle Cats, the unique strategy game developed by Japanese team PONOS, has received plenty of additional content and features in the past few months, expanding the hilarious experience of the game. While this may appear to be one organism, it is actually comprised of many zooids directly connected to each other by tissue. How do you make an octopus laugh? However, they're really very delicate. Even with their massive size (sometimes even growing up to 40 feet long!) Here, a humpback whale swims in the warm waters of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. You may even find them in the water resting in "rafts" of many animals, with heads and flippers poking out to absorb heat. I mean, look at this little friend in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Although they are a native species, in large numbers, these creatures can have a negative impact on reefs across the Indo-Pacific. They will return to the same stream areas to spawn later in life. Photo: R. Finn/NOAA, under NOAA Permit #15240. Despite being the largest shark in the ocean, whale sharks are gentle giants, feeding primarily on plankton. We're not squidding around when we say we love cephalopods! Check out footage of the whale fall . They are abundant in legends and have been depicted in petroglyphs. Did you know NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary offers a boater education course to help protect the Keys? Help protect gray seals by keeping a safe distance and not approaching them too close on land or on water. Horse conchs are the largest sea snail found in U.S. waters they can grow up to two feet in length! I always feel like somebodys watching me. This albatross species likes to spend most of their time 20-30 kilometers from the coast. This week is National Travel and Tourism Week! Check out last year's profiles that feature ten dynamic women at work all over the sanctuary system. Nudibranch alert! Are you leaping for joy like this humpback whale and sea lion in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary? This past year during the pandemic though, it was a place that brought a sense of normalcythis ecosystem is one of the most vibrant on earth and it is a true privilege to spend time in and around it. Pictured here is an octopus found at Davidson Seamount in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Today is an opportunity to celebrate our blue planet and its wild diversity, and to ask ourselves what we can do to conserve it for future generations. And we think you all look wonderful today! Today, the wreck is a popular dive site for those interested in its history and the dense array of marine life. Species from both groups are commonly referred to as sea fans, sea bushes, sea feathers, or sea whips. Don't worry, the water is just fine! They orient themselves with the prevailing current so that they can catch tiny food particles. Our third place winner for the Sanctuary Life category goes to Stan Schone! Pictured here, USS Tarpon is heavily encrusted with coralline algae and supports an array of cnidarians, such as sea anemones and corals. This may spell trouble for biodiversity in coral reefs. Sharks are magnificent creatures, but often misunderstood: we seem to be a far greater threat to them than they are to us, as sharks are frequently caught as bycatch, while they provide a crucial ecosystem service by keeping marine food webs in check. Pop of color for your Friday? No matter where you are, the ocean and Great Lakes are in your hands. But these important ocean habitats are in jeopardy of being loved to death. To survive for future generations, the Keys need to change, and theres no time to lose. Take care of your mola! Did I leave the stove on?" This beautiful shot was captured in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and submitted to last year's Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest. Mola! Within the boundaries of NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary lie spectacular, unique and nationally significant marine resources, including North America's only coral barrier reef, extensive seagrass beds, mangrove-fringed islands, and more than 6,000 species of marine life. Thanks to a little kelp from sanctuary scientists and volunteers, wakame removal and research efforts are well underway! Since 2009, Greater Farallones Association and researchers have been working with volunteers to remove these invasive European green crabs from Seadrift and Bolinas Lagoons. There is just one more day to submit your sanctuary photos to our Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest! You can find this shining star in the tide pools of NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Fishing is more than just a hobby! This day octopus (hee in Hawaiian) in Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument is showing off its excellent camouflage skills. Happy Manatee Awareness Month! The Ko`ie`ie is a three-acre ancient fishpond one of the last remaining along the south Maui coast. This annual event is held the first full week of June to celebrate Americas love of fishing and boating. Located in NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, this coral colony is more than 500 years old and over 6 meters high! We encourage women and members of minority groups to apply! Enjoyment and appreciation of the great outdoors is a fundamental American value. There's just something about an octopus that makes them so tenta-cool! Four of the five Great Lakes border Michigan. One fish, two fishlots and lots and lots of fish! At the surface, this whale is identified by its V-shaped blow. Enacted on this day in 1972, this important piece of legislation helps us protect animals like this humpback whale in NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Meet the giant clam, also known as faisua in Samoan! Its waterways, mudflats, and marsh support a wide diversity of wildlife, hosting more than 340 species of birds, including several endangered species, making the slough one of our nation's premier bird watching sites! These fluffy chubsters can do no wrong! This southern California sanctuary encompasses 1,470 square miles off of Anacapa, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Miguel, and Santa Rosa islands. The record-holder is a male timed at 34.5 miles per hour in 1958. Let us know which endangered species you want to learn more about! This sanctuary is a special place, with spectacular and unique resources like coral reefs, shipwrecks, seagrass beds, and fisheries that are the source of commercial and recreational activities like diving, fishing, and boating. Just a California sea lion swimming up to say hello! Visual observations of the varied species from the whale watch fleet provide important data for cetacean researchers during whale watching season, but these contributions fall off in the winter (November-March). What is your favorite species of dolphin? Comment your guess and we'll reveal the answer on Monday! For many of our visitors, like these surfers in NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, the outdoors is a source of both physical and mental wellness. Unpredictable weather, murky fog banks, sudden gales, and rocky shoals earned the area the name "Shipwreck Alley.". Because of their voracious appetites, rapid reproduction rate, and lack of natural predators, these invasive lionfish pose a serious threat to coral reefs, with potential long-term consequences for native fish communities, habitats, and entire ecosystems. Did you know that open-ocean wayfinding has been an important aspect of Hawaiian culture for thousands of years? Not only are otters adorable, they are keystone species. We dove headfirst into the new year, just like this pink-footed shearwater in NOAA's Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Give us your best ocean joke below! The crew abandoned ship, leaving the wreck to disappear under the surface until it was discovered by Kure Atoll refuge staff many years later. It's time to kick off National Fishing and Boating Week! This lettuce sea slug wants to be sure you have some greens on your plate tomorrow! 2018's story map "Pacific Islander/Asian American Heritage Month in National Marine Sanctuaries" features some of the Asian and Pacific Islander people, history, customs, and culture from around the sanctuary system. Here you can find a diverse variety of life, from the sea stars of the tide pools to breaching orcas and sea birds! These citizen scientists in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary work with staff to collect important data during a trash assessment. Looks like our friends are all aboard! Training sessions prepare volunteers for citizen science programs and to assist sanctuary researchers. Let us know where you've seen a sea otter! This little beauty in NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary is a regal sea goddess. Tell us about a woman or girl in science who has inspired you! NOAA is working to improve our understanding of the impacts of ocean acidification on reefs and the species that depend on them. Oh to be a California sea otter, floating on our backs and eating a snack. The Scholarship Program provides support for masters and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology. Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary in Maryland offers great views of wildlife and remnants of WWI-era wooden steam ships. These brittle stars in NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary look like they're finishing up an intense game of twister! This species is often found amongst the giant kelp on which it grazes. Looking for a skinny role model for the New Year? We want to know how you take pride in this planet. Lucky for us these Risso's dolphins decided to have some fun in the sun! Osprey construct their nests on top of dead trees, power poles, on manmade nesting platforms, and sometimes on buoys, chimneys, or other structures. Though they can be frightening, sharks like the tiger shark are incredibly important animals in ocean environments. What are some of your favorite animal teams? Scientists have found that populations along the California coast tend to have sails oriented to the right, while populations farther west in the Pacific tend to have sails oriented to the left, reflecting differing wind patterns in their respective regions! For their safety as well as yours, check out our Wildlife Viewing Guidelines and take the pledge to protect your #WildSanctuaries! The only thing that should be left behind is footsteps! If you knew Greg or his photography, we would love to hear your memories. Find out which birds call NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary home, or take a wildlife cruise through NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, there is so much to explore! A part of their neuromuscular system, these cells receive signals from the environment that an octopus can use to inform color change. This tree is the eels gift of love for her. Take a trip out to Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary and experience the Ghost Fleet! The lighthouse gives an unparalleled view of NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and NOAA's Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary. A The Battle Cats collaboration event that has been launched a few months ago is also going to become available soon once again. This carbon dioxide acts like a heat-trapping blanket, keeping heat from the sun close to the planet and warming the atmosphere and the ocean. Join us from August 2-8 for a unique opportunity to experience all of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary System from wherever you are, through virtual and in person opportunities! Zebra muscles er, mussels! This relatively undisturbed refuge allows many species the right conditions to bounce back from decline like the giant clam! This rosy rockfish and these strawberry anemones really bring springtime to the reefscape. We think this humpback whale in NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary has the right idea. Photo: Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society. Is it a plant? The Hawaiian language was once on the verge of extinction. This turtle-y awesome picture from Olivia Williamson swam right into 1st place for the Sanctuary Recreation category of our Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest! She got a treat when she spotted this female otter chowing down on a lingcod egg mass. However, with protection, their populations have recovered and they can often be spotted in your national marine sanctuaries. This colonial invertebrate gets its name from its branches, which give it the appearance of a Christmas tree from afar. Happy birthday to "the mother of the age of ecology," Rachel Carson! This iconic place was the first national marine sanctuary ever designated. Do you need a ~hint hint~? What better way to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary than to announce our final Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest winner! related goes here, enjoy your stay :) 5 Members 32 Online Created Jun 3, 2021 Filter by flair Success! These beautiful invertebrate colonies grow throughout NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. This amazing autotroph grows to enormous lengths and is the largest marine algae in the world. "Nudibranch" means "naked gills" these mollusks carry their gills on their backs! Great white sharks, like this one in NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, are one of the most respected predators on earth. Whether you are interested in whale watching, boating, fishing, or enjoying one of our visitor centers, there are so many different ways to recreate responsibly! Brown pelicans like this one in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary are master divers. On this day 35 years ago, Fagatele Bay was designated as the first site of NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa! While corals lay down their own stony skeleton, crustose coralline algae crust over and between the structures to help cement them together, forming a reef. On the seafloor, the whale carcass or skeleton is known as a whale fall. Interrupting your feed for this green moray eel from NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to scowl at you! Gull on official business watching over the sanctuary, reporting for duty! For their safety as well as yours, please follow the guidelines below, give wildlife plenty of space, be aware of local regulations and use your zoom lens or binoculars if you want that close-up view! Toothed whales, like these orcas in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, emit sounds that travel through the water and bounce off fish and marine mammals. Don't let your mola die. Wildlife and pets can cause stress, harm, and sickness to one another. Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is working with Marine Imaging Technologies and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in its 2020 expedition to document and collect samples from the seafloor! This California sea hare was found in an eelgrass bed in NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. *Cue Jaws music* In celebration of National Citizen Science Month, consider joining an effort in your local community to help NOAA scientists answer real-world questions to help with resource protection! Gray seals are often spotted within NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, where between rests they feed on fish, crustaceans, squid, and sometimes even small seabirds. Happy Earth Day! Our Sanctuary Life category 2nd place winner is Patrick Malloy! The Siapo (or Tapa) is one of the oldest art forms in Polynesia, and each design motif is a symbol originating from Samoas natural environment. Green moray eels are actually brownish, but they wear green in celebration of the holiday or, rather, to protect themselves from parasites and disease. The team is working to identify the species, but it is confirmed to be a baleen whale. NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary protects a productive upwelling zone home to marine mammals, seabirds, kelp, intertidal algae, and thriving invertebrate communities. Happy Pi Day! Looking for a place filled with life and color? This Caribbean two-spot octopus was spotted hanging around the coral cap in NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Don't be distracted by the orca-batics, this NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary visitor can propel through the water at great speeds with large, paddle-like flippers and a muscular tail! Caption this! Our team is made up of a dedicated and diverse group of scientists, researchers, divers, communicators, conservation specialists, administrative workers, sanctuary employees, and so many more talented professionals. Where are you relaxing this weekend? Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary protects the remnants of more than 100 World War I-era wooden steamships known as the "Ghost Fleet". She was a member of the Reserve Advisory Council from 2001 until her passing in 2010. This friend was found cruising in NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa! The name of Papahnaumokukea acknowledges two prominent Native Hawaiian ancestors: Papahnaumoku, the broad expansive earth who gives birth to islands through the oceanic womb, and Wkea, sky father, the broad expanse that allows us to access time and space. Meet Jemison! If you come across an injured or entangled marine mammal, please maintain the required safe and legal distance and notify your local stranding network. What better place to spend your next vacation than at one of your beautiful national marine sanctuaries? What new national park will you discover? Are you ready to Get Into Your Sanctuary? Find an adventure for everyone. Adventure awaits! This particular albatross was originally banded May 30, 2002 nearly 17 years ago when it was too young to fly. Bonus points if you set aside some time to clean up other parts of the beach. Once the squid had enough of us, it took off in a cloud of ink.". Did you know the Farallon Islands of NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary were once called "Devil's Teeth" by 19th-century sailors who feared their jagged rocks and unpredictable weather?. Genius! Many of the creatures that call the monument home are unique to the Hawaiian Islands, and some, like the green sea turtle here, are listed as a threatened species. To celebrate the geographic connection, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary partnered with Hispanic Access Foundation and Massachusetts-based Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal last summer to bring community members in Lawrence, Massachusetts on a whale watching trip to see these behemoth beauties up close! Mother sea otters will hold their babies on their bellies as they float at the surface to rest and nurse until they grow old enough to fend for themselves. Overheard at NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary open mic: The geographical features of Papahnaumokukea have more recently been given names, however, there are ancient names for those places spread throughout mele and moolelo that have yet to be uncovered. We can't wait to see the National Marine Sanctuary System through your eyes! They spend their lives on the seafloor, coating themselves in a mucus jacket and burrowing into the sediment. Which one of these statements isnt true? When it's a whale shark! Tons of our trash flows into our ocean, waterways, and Great Lakes every year. Those green dots in the upper left aren't spooky eyes looking out from the mud, but rather two lasers shined from the remotely operated vehicle Hercules. We snow everyone loves the snowy egret! "WAIT FOR MEEEEE! Happy Star Wars Day from your national marine sanctuaries, and May the Fourth be with you! Reducing your plastic footprint is a great first step. How do you #RecreateResponsibly for National Fishing and Boating Week? Helmet urchins and red slate pencil urchins, seen here, are just two creatures that are sturdy enough to thrive in this intertidal zone! Can you guess what kind of bird this is spotted in NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary? Can you name the pink anemones growing on the bank? BUT, sea anemones do exhibit radial symmetry, meaning they're symmetrical around a center point, like a pie, and you could measure their circumference using pi. While I often think of our National Marine Sanctuaries as special underwater places, this sunset heron reminded us that our sanctuaries are important habitats for species both on land and under the water.. NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters. Show us how you get into your sanctuary by submitting photos to our Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest! This wolf eel was found lurking in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, so if you are diving in the area, be sure to keep your eyes pEELed! Winter flounder in NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary: How does my new cloak of invisibility look? It's National Wildlife Day and encountering wildlife can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The whales body provides a sudden, concentrated food source a bonanza for organisms in the deep sea for years to come. The monument covers over 13,000 square miles of pristine waters and reefs and is known for its pink encrusting coralline algae. Blenny for your thoughts! Always remember to practice responsible recreation to protect these beautiful biodiverse ecosystems! Are you ready for the cutest staring contest? Baby squid, do do do do do do". Duuuuudee! Jill Brown rolls to first place in the Sanctuaries at Home Category! Fish and Wildlife Service has relocated some Laysan ducks from Laysan Island to Midway Atoll and Kure Atoll, in order to increase their chance of survival! We love seeing the sanctuary through your lens. Seabirds like this Cory's shearwater flock to NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to chow down on fish like sand lance. Congratulations to Zalak Ghanshyambhai Sabapara for winning 3rd place with their entry Chain of Happiness at Bhavnagar coastal area in Gujarat, India. If you are lost at sea, maybe this arrow crab can help to point you in the right direction? Today NOAA's Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is recognizing 31 years in the National Marine Sanctuary System. Photo: J. Moore/NOAA, under MMHSRP permit #18786-02. It is part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Shipwreck Trail, which consists of nine shipwrecks scattered from Key West to Key Largo representing Americas maritime history. Come celebrate with us all week! This concept is perpetuated today through the restoration of habitats and continued preservation of the natural and cultural environment as evidenced in Papahnaumokukea. This summer, NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary held a "Vet Into Your Sanctuary" fishing trip to bring U.S. military veterans out to the sanctuary. A rocky bouquet? The first week of May is always very special to our team at NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. This pod was spotted in the sanctuary enjoying the beautiful day! Congrats to Tiffany Pixie Duong for capturing first place in the Sanctuary Views category of our Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest! Island foxes are only found on California's Channel Islands and nowhere else in the world. Find out more about an expedition to explore these aircraft and honor the legacy of the brave men who helped to turn the tide in the Pacific. As apex predators, they help keep marine ecosystems in balance by removing injured and sick animals. Did you know that NOAA Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Georgia is one of the largest near-shore "live-bottom" reefs of the southeastern United States? Once these seals reach maturity, their fights become more and more serious. Don't forget to submit your photos to the Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest! Its remains werent located for 55 years when it was discovered in the deep waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Happy St. Patricks Day from under the swell! But cheer up, magnificent frigatebird you're making an excellent fashion statement with that bright red throat pouch! White sharks are found in Monterey Bay year-round, but some of the larger migratory sharks show up around October every year. Learn more about the sanctuary at flowergarden.noaa.gov. Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument encompasses 582,578 square miles of the Pacific Ocean--an area larger than all the country's national parks combined. A giant kelp plant will have these bladders at the base of each blade, whereas bull kelp plants have only one that supports several blades near the surface. It's easy to see how they get this name their flippers are about a third the length of their entire body! This stunning sky denizen is a large mouth bass worst nightmare. This photo of NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary was taken with a GoPro that was launched to the edge of space via weather balloon. Did you know manta rays have the largest brains of any fish? Coral spawning! This little friend is covered in little speckles called chromatophores! Curious divers, like this one, can explore Big Momma and other coral heads in the Valley of the Giants, or take a virtual dive. The sky is red, the ocean is blue, we're sending love like Laysan Albatross do. Celebrate #WorldWaterDay with us! We're kicking off shark week with this beautiful white shark! Let this clown nudibranch put a pep in your step this week! Send it my way! They feed almost exclusively on krill, straining huge volumes of ocean water through their baleen plates (which hang from the roof of the mouth and work like a sieve). There's nothing quite like a sunrise at sea. Today is International Mountain Day and did you know that there are mountains in the ocean? Maybe bring a carrot next time you go diving here! Today, this well-preserved artifact is home to a wide variety of marine life, and provides skilled divers with a window into the past. Is an eagle by the sea technically a seagull? Today, we're celebrating these beautiful ocean giants. The Kumulipo (Source of Deep Darkness), is one of the most renowned Native Hawaiian chants chronicling the birth of the natural world in and from P (the darkness), beginning with the first known form of life, the coral polyp, and progressing to more complex forms such as seaweed, fish, birds, and islands. We could spend all day looking out at the towering trees and rock formations found at Ruby Beach in Washington state. A pod of rare Bairds beaked whales were spotted swimming in the area, including some calves. Were manatee-ing off Manatee Awareness Month with this big flex. This photo embodies a sense of peace and calm alongside a sea arch that takes immense force to create.. The vibrant reefscapes in NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa never cease to amaze us. Today is #ShopForTravelDay, and it's an excellent time to start planning for a trip to your national marine sanctuaries (virtually or in person)! This flapjack octopus and rockfish were spotted cozying up in NOAA's Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary during a recent Nautilus Live dive. Today we honor King Kamehameha, a legendary figure in Hawaiian history. We had certainly missed them!. Today is the last day of #CleanBeachesWeek, but we want to encourage you to keep your coastlines and waters clean all year round! Check out incredible wildlife photography like this from around the sanctuary system by visiting our website! With the help of Pixel, a cinema-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the team will continue building 3D photogrammetric models to understand the condition of shipwrecks in the sanctuary and create 360 virtual underwater tours of these unique and historic sites. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not just a day off from school or work, but a day to give back. More like head over eels!. Thanks to intense conservation and outreach efforts, the bald eagle was taken off the Endangered Species List in 2007. Hang back and enjoy the view! Crush, is that you? Take a visit near the intertidal zone and you may be able to find sea stars, crabs, sea anemones, and more hiding in the cracks and crevices formed by the ocean. NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary can change wildly from one day to the next. Need a handsome face for Christmas Card Day? This study is part of a collaborative effort to ensure that impacts to humpback whales are minimized in this important shared acoustic space. Remoras cling to the body of the ray, catching a free ride, food scraps, and increased protection. You must seek kelp! Respect and protection of these special places ensure we have access to #RecreateResponsibly for generations to come! You can help protect these turtley amazing animals by picking up trash at the beach, keeping a safe distance from adults and nests, and always practicing good ocean stewardship. It is time to show off the rest of the Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest winners! Happy Seagrass Awareness Month! What popular song does this photo remind you of? Sea stars, like this one in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, use tiny tube feet on each arm to grip onto rocks. The wreck is largely intact and is now a popular dive site. Sand tiger sharks, like this one in Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, may look scary, but this species is known to be rather docile. In the long-term, calves are likely to be found in the same feeding and breeding areas as their mothers. Allen collided with another vessel. In any stage where the enemies cannot hit them consistently, they are a viable replacement for the Dragons. While they may look like they're making a fashion statement, nudibranchs often depend on their brilliant colors as defense from predators. These huge seals can be dangerous, and when you get too close you can stress them during a critical time in their life. The sanctuaries and monuments of the national marine sanctuary system run along the shorelines and include the waters of many Native and Tribal Nations. Here's a thorny (hint!) These lived experiences were committed to memory and Hawaiian knowledge could be retrieved because of intimate relationships among people and place over time. Manu-o-K, or white terns, are known by traditional Hawaiian navigators as one of the best indicators of land. Celebrate International Day of Friendship by grabbing a friend or two and exploring one of your National Marine Sanctuaries! Today the National Marine Sanctuary System covers more than 620,000 square miles of protected ocean and Great Lakes waters in 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments. If you have keen eyes, you might come across this fish while diving on NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. They can dive to at least 1,000 feet and stay below water for around 30 minutes while feeding on fish, krill, and cephalopods. Though the battle ultimately ended in a draw, the clash between these two ironclads would go down as one of the most consequential battles in naval history. What's up with this pelican's bill? This year's great shearwaters were named during our #NameThatShearwater campaign with The Black AF in STEM Collective. What kind of creatures would you expect to see in the tide pools of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary? We are celebrating by highlighting the Point Conception Lighthouse near NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Resembles the Non-Celebrity mola from Survive! We will never get tired of seeing all this color! Over one and half times larger than the entire Puget Sound? The area includes a collection of nationally significant cultural resources, including 36 known shipwrecks and more than 50 suspected wrecks. Which beach are you visiting this weekend? Did you know that the green moray eel is actually brown in color? 2 JDaLionHeart If pets are allowed, always keep them on a leash and away from wildlife. In need of a mid-week tropical escape? A new free online boater education course developed specifically for the Florida Keys is available to those who want to protect themselves, their vessel, and the precious marine resources of the Florida Keys. Did you miss the Full Moon Watch Party hosted by NOAA Ocean Today highlighting shipwrecks in your National Marine Sanctuaries? Dreaming of diving with the Goliath groupers that lurk in NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary but stuck at home? The Seabird Protection Network was created to help reduce disturbances to these populations and other marine life. Humpback whales like this one can be found in protected waters of NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Massachusetts. Thank you for joining us this week to honor the memory of NOAA diver and staff member Greg McFall, and for sharing your memories with us. You can explore the many shipwrecks by diving, snorkeling, and paddling and if you'd rather not get your feet wet, you can experience history at the many lighthouses that dot the sanctuary's shores. Wisdom might get all the attention for being the worlds oldest known banded bird that has raised around 35 chicks in her lifetime (and counting! This one was photographed off Santa Cruz in NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. This week is highlighting Black nature enthusiasts while increasing the visibility of Black birders and reinforces that the outdoors are for everyone. However, they're also quite delicate and need our help to ensure they remain thriving ecosystems. Leave your caption in the comments! Close-up of a flower? This little red night shrimp has come to say hello! Did you know one third of southern California's kelp forests are found within NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park? Despite its depth, though, Cordell Bank is host to a whole array of technicolor wildlife, from bright pink strawberry anemones to schools of juvenile rockfish. It provides breeding and feeding grounds for at least 25 endangered or threatened species; 36 marine mammal species; over a quarter-million breeding seabirds; and one of the most significant white shark populations on the planet! 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