New Marine Sanctuary Diving Guide

Posted by Alan Sorum Nov 2, 2007

The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program offers divers a unique opportunity to directly observe diverse marine ecosystems found throughout the United States. Ten of the thirteen national sites are considered by NOAA to be diver friendly and the Agency has recently released a printed diving guide and website meant to introduce divers to these opportunities.

NOAA offers tips on how to be a smart diver. Mastering buoyancy control, streamlining equipment, remaining below the canopy of kelp forests, respecting marine mammals and removing marine debris are offered as smart diving hints.

In a recent press release, Sanctuary Program Director Daniel Basta stated, “NOAA’s national marine sanctuaries have something to offer every diver, from the most experienced to the newly certified. We hope that all divers visiting our sanctuaries will want to join efforts to help preserve and protect these special places for future generations.”

Visit the NOAA Sanctuary Program website for more information and links to download the new sanctuary diving guide.