Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
News & Upcoming Events
Coastal Discover Center Closed Until Further Notice |
Looking for something meaningful to do with your time? BECOME AN MBNMS VOLUNTEER! Tune in to our virtual webinar for more information (1/14/20254) |
MBNMS Advisory Council Spring 2025 Recruitment |
2024 FINAL Restoration Plan and NEPA Evaluation for the YFD-70 Dry Dock NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries published the Final Restoration Plan for the YFD-70 Dry Dock for Monterey Bay and Greater Farallones national marine sanctuaries. The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is implementing two restoration projects: 1) removing objects/vessels/ vehicles of all sizes that have been abandoned, grounded, or sunken and discarded; and 2) restoring corals through outplanting of live coral fragments in MBNMS at Sur Ridge. Read about Deep-Sea Coral Research and Restoration. (12/16/2024) |
Notice of Availability for Sur Ridge Groundfish Exclusion Area: Amendment 34 (Oct 9, 2024) (11/8/2024) |
Welcome to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! One of our nation's most spectacular marine protected areas, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the world! This "Serengeti of the Sea" stretches along the central coast from San Francisco to Cambria and includes pristine beaches, jewel-like tide pools, lush kelp forests, steep canyons and an offshore seamount teeming with life—from tiny shrimp to giant blue whales. The National Marine Sanctuary System promotes environmental protection, stewardship and ocean research. We invite you to explore and help protect this national undersea treasure.
