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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation connects people to the underwater places that define the American ocean & Great Lakes. #DiscoverWonder #SaveSpectacular

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Today, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation announced that Rep. Jack Bergman and Rep. Jared Huffman will co-chair the bipartisan Congressional National Marine Sanctuary Caucus! The Caucus is a coalition of champions for our sanctuaries & coastal communities. Read our announcement: ow.ly/YliK50VGoMw

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Need a new read? 📖 Our marine sanctuaries share the stories of our commitment and connections to some of the most special places in our ocean and Great Lakes. Check out this list of books about our National Marine Sanctuary System! ow.ly/zCqV50VGyYJ #WorldBookDay

Need a new read? 📖

Our marine sanctuaries share the stories of our commitment and connections to some of the most special places in our ocean and Great Lakes. Check out this list of books about our National Marine Sanctuary System! ow.ly/zCqV50VGyYJ #WorldBookDay
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Our President & CEO Joel R. Johnson will be giving the keynote today at EarthX's #BraveNewOcean Conference! He will share some powerful examples of #OceanEnterprise in action from across our National Marine Sanctuary System. #EarthX2025 #EarthX #SustainableFuture

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ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT until #CHOW2025! 🌊 Join THE NEXT WAVE with National Marine Sanctuary Foundation! #CHOW2025 returns June 2-5 with in-person & virtual opportunities to shape a sustainable, thriving future for our blue planet. Check out the agenda & register now at CapitolHillOceanWeek.org!

ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT until #CHOW2025! 🌊 

Join THE NEXT WAVE with <a href="/marinesanctuary/">National Marine Sanctuary Foundation</a>! #CHOW2025 returns June 2-5 with in-person &amp;   virtual opportunities to shape a sustainable, thriving future for our blue planet. Check out the agenda &amp; register now at CapitolHillOceanWeek.org!
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Today is a very special #MarineLifeMonday celebrating a belated #MothersDay! Today (and every day) we celebrate mothers of all shapes, sizes, and species, who can help to protect, nurture, and inspire us. Tag a mom (or mother figure) in your life to say THANK YOU!

Today is a very special #MarineLifeMonday celebrating a belated #MothersDay!

Today (and every day) we celebrate mothers of all shapes, sizes, and species, who can help to protect, nurture, and inspire us. 

Tag a mom (or mother figure) in your life to say THANK YOU!
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It's a great year to turn 25! Happy 25th anniversary to Thunder Bay NMS! This marine sanctuary designation didn’t just preserve maritime history - it helped transform Alpena, MI into a thriving economic hub. Learn more from Sanctuaries (NOAA): sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/2025/tbnm… #WreckWednesday

It's a great year to turn 25! Happy 25th anniversary to <a href="/ThunderBayNMS/">Thunder Bay NMS</a>! 

This marine sanctuary designation didn’t just preserve maritime history - it helped transform Alpena, MI into a thriving economic hub. Learn more from <a href="/sanctuaries/">Sanctuaries (NOAA)</a>: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/2025/tbnm… #WreckWednesday
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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 Ocean Awards honorees! National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will honor Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) for their ocean leadership at the Ocean Awards Reception on June 3rd at #CHOW2025! Learn more and get your tickets at: capitolhilloceanweek.org/reception

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 Ocean Awards honorees!

<a href="/marinesanctuary/">National Marine Sanctuary Foundation</a> will honor <a href="/RobWittman/">Rep. Rob Wittman</a> (R-VA) and <a href="/RepHuffman/">Rep. Jared Huffman</a> (D-CA) for their ocean leadership at the Ocean Awards Reception on June 3rd at #CHOW2025! Learn more and get your tickets at: capitolhilloceanweek.org/reception
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Want to know how water makes you happier & healthier? Spending time near, in, on, or under water reduces stress, calms the mind & boosts creativity. Find out how you can boost your mood or calm stress: marinesanctuary.org/blog/benefits-… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BlueMind

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LIVE NOW! Join Sanctuaries (NOAA) from May 18 through May 28 to explore never-before-seen #shipwrecks in real time with scientists & maritime archaeologists in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary! Tune in now: youtube.com/watch?v=fdpZjm…

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DEADLINE TODAY 🚨 Tell Congress to support essential funding for national marine sanctuaries! Speak up and show our marine sanctuaries matter to you and your community - before it's too late. HELP US REACH 10,000 LETTERS! Send yours by 5 PM ET TODAY: marinesanctuary.org/action

DEADLINE TODAY 🚨 Tell Congress to support essential funding for national marine sanctuaries!

Speak up and show our marine sanctuaries matter to you and your community - before it's too late.

HELP US REACH 10,000 LETTERS! Send yours by 5 PM ET TODAY: marinesanctuary.org/action
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TUNE IN NOW! Join Sanctuaries (NOAA) on a LIVE DIVE with an ROV to see a never-before-seen #shipwreck in the depths of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary! Join the livestream from 10-noon ET: youtube.com/watch?v=Q8naFb…

TUNE IN NOW! Join <a href="/sanctuaries/">Sanctuaries (NOAA)</a> on a LIVE DIVE with an ROV to see a never-before-seen #shipwreck in the depths of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary!

Join the livestream from 10-noon ET: youtube.com/watch?v=Q8naFb…
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It's time to shell-ebrate! 🐢 For #WorldTurtleDay and the opening of the #GetIntoYourSanctuary photo contest, we're spotlighting some turtle-y awesome previous first place photos! Submit your best snapshots to Sanctuaries (NOAA)' #PhotoContest by September 1! ow.ly/seub50VX8wb

It's time to shell-ebrate! 🐢

For #WorldTurtleDay and the opening of the #GetIntoYourSanctuary photo contest, we're spotlighting some turtle-y awesome previous first place photos!

Submit your best snapshots to <a href="/sanctuaries/">Sanctuaries (NOAA)</a>' #PhotoContest by September 1! ow.ly/seub50VX8wb
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This #MemorialDay, take a moment to learn more about NOAA Monitor NMS and honor the memory of the sixteen brave crew members who lost their lives when USS Monitor sank. Learn more about the iconic #USSMonitor and how she — and her crew — left a legacy: marinesanctuary.org/sanctuary/moni…

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In otter news 🦦Today’s the best day of the year for #SeaOtters and the national marine sanctuaries that support their survival! To celebrate #WorldOtterDay, find some fun facts about our furry friends on the blog! ow.ly/tYBk50S1hXz #WildlifeWednesday 📽️: @maxwelhohn

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Coming soon - the next #SaveSpectacular poster from Sanctuaries (NOAA)! Which national marine sanctuary do you hope is featured next? See all the posters so far at sanctuaries.noaa.gov/posters/

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Innovation🤝Conservation At #CHOW2025, “Emerging Ocean Economies: Innovation Driving Conservation Outcomes”, hosted by YamahaMotorUSA & Viking Marine Group, will focus on how innovation drives improved outcomes for habitat, species & people. Learn more: ow.ly/Y23o50W1MBu

Innovation🤝Conservation

At #CHOW2025, “Emerging Ocean Economies: Innovation Driving Conservation Outcomes”, hosted by <a href="/YamahaMotorUSA/">YamahaMotorUSA</a> &amp; Viking Marine Group, will focus on how innovation drives improved outcomes for habitat, species &amp; people. Learn more: ow.ly/Y23o50W1MBu