NOAA's national marine sanctuary offices and visitor centers are currently closed to the public, and in accordance with Executive Order 13991 - Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask Wearing, all individuals in NOAA-managed areas are required to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on mask-wearing and maintaining social distances. Sanctuary waters remain open for responsible use in accordance with CDC guidance, U.S. Coast Guard requirements, and local regulations. More information on the response from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries can be found on sanctuaries.noaa.gov/coronavirus/.
Sanctuary Offices & Visitor Centers Are Now Closed to the Public. |
Superintendent Statement: Large Vessels Close to the Coast in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (4/13/2021) |
Attention Teachers! Explore MBNMS through our new Distance Learning Programs for your students! (11/2/2020) |
MBNMS Virtual Dives and Feature Film “One Breath” are now available! Watch the stunning 18 minute film highlighting the sanctuary from filmmaker Bob Talbot (10/29/2020) |