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Topic: Marine protected areas

The island of Nihoa in Hawaii's Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as seen from aboard a Polynesian canoe. Photo: Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Hawaii marine monument marks 10 years as World Heritage Site

July 31, 2020

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The island of Nihoa in Hawaii's Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as seen from aboard a Polynesian canoe. Photo: Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, a marine protected area in Florida.

Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee to meet May 23-24 in Annapolis

May 19, 2017

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St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, a marine protected area in Florida.

Adelie penguins in the Ross Sea.

Statement from Dr. Kathryn Sullivan on new marine protected area in Ross Sea

October 28, 2016

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Adelie penguins in the Ross Sea.

ROV Deep Discoverer investigates the Northeast Canyons during the 2013 NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer expedition.

First marine national monument created in Atlantic

September 15, 2016

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ROV Deep Discoverer investigates the Northeast Canyons during the 2013 NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer expedition.

This ghostlike octopod is almost certainly an undescribed species and may not belong to any described genus.

Dive with the crew of the Okeanos Explorer

March 8, 2016

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ocean exploration

marine protected areas

This ghostlike octopod is almost certainly an undescribed species and may not belong to any described genus.

Corals - The bottom line.

U.S. and Cuba to cooperate on conservation and management of marine protected areas

November 18, 2015

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Corals - The bottom line.

A father and daughter enjoy a kayak trip in NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Be sure to check the weather forecast before venturing out on the water, wherever you might be.

Goal: Every kid in a park, sanctuary or reserve

September 1, 2015

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A father and daughter enjoy a kayak trip in NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Be sure to check the weather forecast before venturing out on the water, wherever you might be.

The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, which includes habitat for puffins in its territory, is part of the National Marine Protected Area Inventory List.

NOAA appoints members to Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee

December 8, 2014

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The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, which includes habitat for puffins in its territory, is part of the National Marine Protected Area Inventory List.

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