Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Time 2021-09-01 12:20:12

Web Name: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

WebSite: http://cordellbank.noaa.gov

ID:191006

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National marine sanctuary offices and visitor centers closed to the public; waters remain open NOAA's national marine sanctuary offices and visitor centers are currently closed to the public, and in accordance with Executive Order 13991 - Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask Wearing, all individuals in NOAA-managed areas are required to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on mask-wearing and maintaining social distances. Sanctuary waters remain open for responsible use in accordance with CDC guidance, U.S. Coast Guard requirements, and local regulations. More information on the response from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries can be found on sanctuaries.noaa.gov/coronavirus/. Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is entirely offshore. Within its 1,286 square miles, the sanctuary protects soft seafloor habitat, a rocky bank, deep sea canyons, and communities of wildlife throughout. Its surface waters are feeding areas for local and migratory seabirds and marine mammals. News Read How Climate Change is impacting Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Apply JOB OPENING: Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator; Deadline to apply: September 13, 2021; The offshore location of Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary makes for an ideal “ocean” study area. Sanctuary scientists collaborate with universities, nongovernmental organizations, federal agencies, and others to learn about and monitor these biodiverse waters. Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is entirely offshore, making visiting in person fairly difficult. Visit from afar through exhibits with our partners. The ocean covers 75% of our planet – we truly live on Planet Ocean. Join our sanctuary educator for the monthly Ocean Currents radio program. Tune in to discover the depths and far reaches of this watery realm. We'll talk with experts in the field about current research, management issues, natural history, and stewardship associated with the marine environment, especially in our national marine sanctuaries. The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. The network includes a system of 14 national marine sanctuaries and Papahānaumokuākea and Rose Atoll marine national monuments.

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