2020 Get Into Your Sanctuary Weekend Events
This collection of recorded activities are a unique opportunity to experience all of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary System from wherever you are! From taking an ocean safari, virtually diving through shipwrecks, learning how to catch and cook fish sustainably from a professional chef, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
National Marine Sanctuary American Samoa
Connecting Conservation and Culture with National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
Travel to the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa through a virtual tour! Learn about responsible recreation in the sanctuary, local culture, and ocean stewardship. Dive underwater in Fagatele Bay to take a look at the fish and coral that live there. Plus, learn about local food through a cooking demonstration of fa'ausi from Aunu'u! Interact with the hosts in the comments and learn more about the beautiful American Samoa.
Diving, Education, Indigenous communities, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing, Wildlife viewing
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Explore & Discover Sunken Legacies
Hear stories of the oldest shipwrecks recorded in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary: the passenger vessel Winfield Scott which collided with Anacapa Island, and the passenger-cargo steamer Cuba which struck rocks off San Miguel Island. Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary has more than 150 historic ships and aircraft that have been reported lost within its waters.
Diving, Education, Maritime heritage and tourism, Sustainable tourism
A Revival of Maritime Culture
Discover the Chumash Community's Tomol Crossing with Eva Pagaling, a member of the Santa Ynez Band of Samala Chumash Indians. This journey across the Santa Barbara Channel to Santa Cruz Island is done in a tomol, a redwood planked canoe held together by tar and pine pitch.
Education, Indigenous communities, Stewardship, Sustainable seafood, Wildlife viewing
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
The Seabirds of Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Seabirds that live their entire lives at sea (except for one very special time of the year!) have tremendous stories to tell about the health and ecology of the global ocean. What makes a seabird a seabird? What can you do to help seabirds? Learn about the amazing travels of Black-footed and Laysan Albatrosses in the Pacific Ocean and how you can see them in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Education, Marine Debris/Ocean litter, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Wildlife viewing
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Explore the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Dive into Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to experience North America's only living continental barrier coral reef. Visit with some of 6,000 species that call this unique ecosystem home, and learn how to become a steward of this national treasure through responsible recreation and leave no trace principles.
Diving, Education, Marine Debris/Ocean litter, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing, Wildlife viewing
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: Lionfish - From Reef Raiders to Tasty Treats
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is partnering with Kitchen Chick in Galveston, Texas to help you "Get Into Your Sanctuary" in a mouthwatering way! Join us to learn about invasive lionfish and why we are removing them from the sanctuary's coral reefs. Then, discover what a tasty treat they make so you can Eat 'Em to Beat 'Em!
Diving, Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable seafood, Recreational fishing
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Dive into the Recreational Opportunities at Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Emerging technologies used in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary are making your trip to the sanctuary safer and more enjoyable. Join SCUBA instructor Joseph Glenn and Professor Peter Auster to talk about the technologies they regularly use at Gray's Reef to best utilize our research area and the fishing and diving available off Georgia's coast.
Diving, Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing, Technology
Discover Recreation Fishing and Diving at Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary!
Emerging technologies used in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary are making your trip to the sanctuary safer and more enjoyable. Join Capt. Hunnicutt and Dr. Edwards to talk about the technologies they regularly use at Gray's Reef to best utilize our research area and the fishing and diving available off Georgia's coast.
Diving, Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing, Technology
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Take a Wildlife Cruise in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Beyond!
Join us for an adventure into the waters of Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Traveling under the Golden Gate Bridge, we will journey 27 miles offshore to the intriguing Farallon Islands and, seas permitting, beyond! While underway, we will see humpback and blue whales, seabirds, seals, sea lions, dolphins, sharks, and other ocean wildlife!
Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing, Wildlife viewing
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Exploring Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Please join us as we take a tour of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary visitor centers on Maui and Kauai, some of the awesome sanctuary sites on Oahu, and Molokai, accompany a researcher out on the water and learn how you disentangle a whale.
Education, Indigenous communities, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Wildlife viewing
Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary
Introducing the Newest National Marine Sanctuary!
Learn about the first national marine sanctuary designated for the first time in nearly 20 years. Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is most renowned for its "Ghost Fleet," the partially submerged remains of more than 100 wooden steamships that were built in response to threats from World War I-era German U-boats that were sinking ships in the Atlantic.
Education, Maritime heritage and tourism, Indigenous communities, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Technology, Wildlife viewing
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
Explore the Historic USS Monitor Diving
Travel back in time to 1862 and learn about the USS Monitor, the Union's first ironclad. Discover why it was built, the importance of the first battle between ironclads, and how Monitor met its demise. Learn who found the ship in 1973, and how it became our first national marine sanctuary. To learn more, visit monitor.noaa.gov.
Education, Maritime heritage and tourism
A Virtual Tour of the USS Monitor
Join us on a virtual tour of the many tourist attractions in Hampton Roads that tell Monitor's story. Discover The Mariners' Museum and Park, the primary museum and conservation facility for the USS Monitor's artifacts. Explore Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, Fort Monroe, and more. Visit monitor.noaa.gov for more information.
Education, Maritime heritage and tourism, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Technology
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Your Adventure in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Starts Here!
Come recreate in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary from your own home through a virtual and immersive tour of the site using GoPro clips. Please join us as we scuba dive in a kelp forest, kayak on the water, and surf down a crashing wave!
Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Surfing, Wildlife viewing
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Cooking the Quintessential Seafood Chowder
Join the winner of the Quintessential Olympic Peninsula Seafood Chowder Contest Ronald Wisner (aka Captain Ron), along with the Olympic Culinary Loop Director Steve Shively, as we dive in for a live cooking demonstration that you can follow along at home. This delectable recipe will make your mouth water while celebrating the riches of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary! Ronald Wisner is the Executive Chef at Ocean Crest Resort in Moclips, Washington and will share his award-winning recipe, along with other secrets from his kitchen to yours. Details of the "Quest for THE Olympic Peninsula Chowder Recipe!" can be found here.
Education, Stewardship, Sustainable seafood, Sustainable tourism
Gone Fishing! in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Join us as we fish for answers on how to catch the big one! NOAA Fisheries will provide some great tips to enjoy sustainable recreational fishing in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Topics will include fish identification tricks, safe handling and release techniques, and of course some good ole fishing stories from the wild Olympic Coast!
Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Connection Through and to the Ocean
The Hawaiian Proverb "Kui ‘ia ka lei moku e Kanaloa" translates to "The islands are strung together as lei by Kanaloa, god of the sea." During these extraordinary times, the ocean has been a source of comfort, recreation, and provision for those in need. Now is the time to stand together to protect our ocean legacy for ourselves and for future generations. Explore Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, see the impact of marine debris on the monument, and reflect on our everyday actions and choices and their connection to the natural world.
Education, Marine Debris/Ocean litter, Indigenous communities, Stewardship,Sustainable tourism
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Photographing the Seabirds of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Expert bird photographer Peter Flood, a volunteer with the Stellwagen Sanctuary Seabird Stewards program at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, will relate stories of capturing sanctuary seabirds in images. He will also review the diversity of seabirds in local waters using his collection of amazing photographs.
Education, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Stewardship, Sustainable tourism, Wildlife viewing
Discovering the Portland
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is home to the wreck of the steamship Portland, which sank in 1898. Its location remained a mystery for decades until underwater explorers John Fish and Arnold Carr discovered this elusive wreck in 1989. Hear from the shipwreck hunters about their efforts to discover "New England's Titanic."
Education, Maritime heritage and tourism, Stewardship, Technology
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Tour of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary has one of the world's most diverse collections of historic shipwrecks, well-preserved in Lake Huron's cold, fresh waters. Join sanctuary staff at the sanctuary's Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center for a virtual tour. Check out the full-scale, animated Western Hope navigating through a storm, ship models and artifacts of the sanctuary's most noteworthy shipwrecks, and new exhibits on microplastics and reef restoration in Thunder Bay.
Diving, Education, Maritime heritage and tourism, Outdoor recreation, #RecreateResponsibly, Sustainable tourism, Recreational fishing