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This "Serengeti of the Sea" stretches along the central coast from San Francisco to Cambria and includes pristine beaches, jewel-like tide pools, lush kelp forests, steep canyons and an offshore seamount teeming with life—from tiny shrimp to giant blue whales.
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Welcome to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! One of...
- About MBNMS
Designated in 1992, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary...
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Welcome! Our educators are committed to promoting ocean...
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A variety of maps showcasing sanctuary bathymetry,...
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Find out more about the National Marine Sanctuary System and...
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January Natural History Events. Look for the blows of gray...
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Overview. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS)...
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The largest marine sanctuary in the United States, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) stretches for 276 miles along California's coast and covers 5,322 square miles of ocean. The MBNMS provides a home for 4 turtle species, 26 species of marine mammal, 94 seabird species, 345 fish species, over 450 species of marine plants, and ...
Supporting one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems, it is home to numerous mammals, seabirds, fishes, invertebrates, and plants in a remarkably productive coastal environment. The MBNMS was established in 1992 for the purpose of resource protection, research, education, and public use.
December 4, 2023. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is ranked #6 out of 12 things to do in Monterey. See pictures and our review of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
For those who love nature and outdoor activities, the sanctuary offers exciting adventures for everyone. Whether it's watching whales, paddling in the slough, reeling in salmon, exploring tide pools or diving among kelp forests, there is no more spectacular place to enjoy the ocean and outdoors.
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