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Our Mission: Waters for All

The Foundation is a leading voice for our National Marine Sanctuary System, so these shared waters are places for recreation, strong economies and innovation now and for the future.
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25th Anniversary

It’s the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary! Check out the stories that celebrate our impact in national marine sanctuaries.
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Our Programs

Our programs are centered around conservation, restoration, education and outreach, and connecting people and communities to clean, open and accessible marine sanctuaries.
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25th Anniversary

These stories demonstrate the Foundation's impact and show how our work is charting a path forward for our national marine sanctuaries.
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25th Anniversary Videos

Explore Sanctuaries to Save Spectacular

Explore America’s national marine sanctuaries. Discover the wonders they hold, and uncover what makes each site unique here. Engage with us to protect our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes.