Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Time 2020-10-14 13:09:35

Web Name: Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

WebSite: http://olympiccoast.noaa.gov

ID:81820

Keywords:

Coast,Olympic,National,

Description:

Welcome to NOAA's official website for Olympic Coast NationalMarine Sanctuary. Within these pages you'll find words, maps and pictures that just begin to hint at the wonders of this importantpart of America's marine landscape and the National Marine Sanctuary System.Orca whales are one of 29 species of marine mammals in the sanctuary.Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary includes 3,188 square miles of marine waters off the rugged Olympic Peninsula coastline. The sanctuary extends 25 to 50 miles seaward, covering much of the continental shelf and several major submarine canyons. The sanctuary protects a productive upwelling zone - home to marine mammals and seabirds. Along its shores are thriving kelp and intertidal communities, teeming with fishes and other sea life. In the darkness of the seafloor, scattered communities of deep sea coral and sponges form habitats for fish and other important marine wildlife.Brilliant Paragorgia corals and feather-like crinoids grace the seafloor.In addition to important ecological resources, the sanctuary has a rich cultural and historical legacy. Over two hundred shipwrecks are documented here. In addition, the vibrant contemporary communities of the Makah Tribe, Quileute Tribe, Hoh Tribe, and Quinault Nation have forged inseparable ties to the ocean environment, maintaining traditions of the past while they navigate the challenges of the present.You'll learn about the Olympic Coast as a place - the qualities that make it extraordinary. Visit The Living Sanctuary to learn about ocean processes, the underwater landscape, marine wildlife, marine habitats and traditional cultures and maritime history. Throughout the website you will also learn about our important work – conserving this incomparable place and its resources for generations to come.So, dive in, get to know us and explore Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary! Ocean Exploration Trust 2020 ExpeditionExploring the marine ecosystems of the West Coast RegionNOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is teaming up with Ocean Exploration Trust to explore the marine ecosystems of the West Coast Region. Working aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, scientists will map and explore sanctuary sites along the Washington and California coasts.Researchers will conduct mapping operations and use remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to investigate Olympic Coast, Cordell Bank, Greater Farallones, Monterey Bay and Channel Islands national marine sanctuaries. You can watch the livestream here.Learn more at sanctuaries.noaa.gov/live/2020/oet.html

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