National Marine Sanctuary

Grey reef shark

Sharks in the Parks

From sea to shining sea, sharks can be found in the waters of our national parks, national monuments, and national wildlife refuges. With over 500 species of sharks in the … Read more

Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary

Celebrating the Expansion of Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary

The Flower Garden Banks—ecological gems in the Gulf of Mexico located about 100 miles off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana—kicked off 2021 with reason to celebrate: an expanded National … Read more

Swimming with Giants: One BIG Reason to Care about Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments

People often say we know more about the surface of the moon than we do the ocean, but with advances in science and technology we learn more every day. The … Read more