Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary News

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary has many stories waiting to be told. Find out the latest news—from research and conservation projects taking place within sanctuary waters to stories about the volunteers, staff, and partners who make it all happen.

a robot in the deep sea collecting a rock for the sea floor

Five Reasons Seamounts Matter

a sea otter mother and baby

Team OCEAN Prevents Wildlife Disturbances in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

people standing on small wooden boats with two scuba divers in the water wearing dive helmets

Sandy Lydon Discusses Asian American Contributions to California’s Maritime History

balled up octopi nestled between rocks

Biodiversity at Davidson Seamount

a black abalone with a tiny ID tag on its shell

California’s Endangered Black Abalone Face Unique Challenges

Brijonnay standing in shallow water with her mask and snorkel on

My Journey with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

a bright pink coral on the seafloor

Shedding Light: Saving Deep-Sea Coral Communities

a pink coral on the seafloor

Fathoming the Deep: Increasing Our Understanding of Deep-Sea Ecosystems In West Coast Sanctuaries

an anchor chain stretched across a reef, with fish swimming around it

Davidson Seamount: Oasis in the Deep

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