| On October 23, 1972, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act was signed, initiating ocean protection and conservation at a scope and scale never seen before. Today, fourteen magnificent protected areas and two generations later, NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary System celebrates its 40th anniversary with a Top 40 list of its most significant accomplishments. Each week day, starting on August 27 and culminating on October 23, an accomplishment will be posted here. Join our celebration and dive into your underwater treasures today!
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