Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

  • image of a humpback whale breaching

    A humpback whale breaching in MBNMS

  • image of Deep-sea octopus along the seafloor near Davidson Seamount

    Deep-sea octopus along the seafloor near Davidson Seamount

  • image showing a map of both MBNMS and Davidson Seamount.

    Map of MBNMS with Davidson Seamount in the front

  • image of water fall at Julia Pfieffer Burns State Beach

    Julia Pfieffer Burns State Beach

  • image of Deep-sea octopuses discovered near Davidson Seamount at 3300 meters below

    Deep-sea octopuses discovered near Davidson Seamount at 3300 meters below

News & Upcoming Events

Learn about the proposed deep-sea coral research and restoration seafloor areas in NOAA's Greater Farallones & Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries (8/18/2023)

MBNMS Advisory Council Fall 2023 Recruitment
Feeling the need to get involved? No time than the present to apply! (8/4/2023)

NOAA announces $7 million for construction of new facility for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (8/1/2023)

Job opening: Bilingual Education Specialist
The Sanctuary Exploration Center is seeking a Full-Time Bilingual (Spanish) Education Specialist to join the team! (7/17/2023)

Regional Directors Statement: "World's Toughest Row"
Rowing competition connects U.S. West Coast with Hawaiian Islands (6/13/2023)
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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.
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Reviewed: September 08, 2023
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