Earth Is Blue: Robots Survey Sanctuaries from Sea & Skies

February 2015

It's a demanding challenge to manage the thousands of square miles of ocean and Great Lakes protected by our National Marine Sanctuary System. Cutting-edge unmanned technologies can help, from surveying marine life on rugged coastlines to mapping seafloor habitat far from shore. Learn how national marine sanctuaries are pioneering the use of these technologies to help ensure a healthy future for our marine ecosystems.