Ocean Facts

Answers to your questions about our oceans and coasts.

Protected Areas:

What is a marine national monument?

How do sanctuaries protect marine life?

Where is the largest protected area in the National Marine Sanctuary system?

What was the first national marine sanctuary to be designated?

What is a national marine sanctuary?

Where are marine protected areas located?

What percentage of marine areas are protected?

What is a marine protected area?

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