Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
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A humpback whale breaching in MBNMS
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Deep-sea octopus along the seafloor near Davidson Seamount
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Map of MBNMS with Davidson Seamount in the front
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Julia Pfieffer Burns State Beach
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Deep-sea octopuses discovered near Davidson Seamount at 3300 meters below
News & Upcoming Events
Sanctuary Offices & Visitor Centers Are Now Closed to the Public. |
The New MBNMS Management Plan is Now Released. Check It Out! |
MBNMS has a new Superintendent! WELCOME DR. LISA WOONINCK!! (11/8/2021) |
MBNMS Advisory Council Fall 2021 Recruitment Feeling the need to get involved? No time than the present to apply! (11/3/2021) |
Superintendent Statement: Large Vessels Close to the Coast in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (6/21/2021) |
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.
