Supporting Foundations

numerous brown sea lions lounging on a rock jetty
California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) are often found sitting on top of rocks, floating docks, and underneath piers within the sanctuary. Photo: Robert Schwemmer/NOAA
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California Marine Sanctuary Foundation

The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c3) organization, was established in 1995 to support the activities of national marine sanctuaries in the state of California. Since its inception, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation has supported numerous projects in education, research, and resource protection for conserving and protecting the sanctuary's remarkable marine environment and resources.

As a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is able to solicit funds from many sources and implement projects to aid in the understanding and protection of sanctuary resources.

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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

As a non-profit partner of NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation works to connect Americans to their national marine sanctuaries and inspire them to support and invest in these public waters.