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The Living Sea
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Conservation
Simply put, there is no greater influence in our lives than the sea.
The sea controls our weather, dictates the climates. It puts protein on the plate of millions every day. And it is beginning to show very clear
signs of strain--even collapse. Educate yourself on the great
discoveries and challenges that face the sea here.
Ocean Archives
Professional fishery is in many sea areas a serious ecological threat to the maritime environment.
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Encyclopedia of the Sanctuary
In this online guide, you
will find photos, streaming video and important biological information
for over 100 marine species from each of the Marine Sanctuaries in the
United States.
Featured Sanctuary
The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is home to a rich and diverse community of marine life. The shoreline topography and currents in this region facilitate mixing of cool, nutrient rich waters from the north with warmer waters from the south, creating a biologic transition zone that brims with life.
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