Articles related to "Marine Sanctuary"

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a report on the well being of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Environmentalists have called for the amount of protected marine sanctuaries off Australia's southwest to be increased from one percent to twenty-five percent.

An important part of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, the coral reefs in the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary face threats and need more protection.

Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.

Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.

Efforts are underway to sink a retired battleship in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. But do such artificial reefs really help the environment?

From April to October visit feeding grounds for humpback and other whales off Cape Cod National Seashore. . Tour Provincetown before or after your whale watch cruise.

The Monterey Bay, California area brims with tourist attractions. One of the most popular, the Elkhorn Slough Safari, caters to photographers, birders and nature lovers.

Two surviving species of monk seal have adapted their behavior to avoid the presence of man. Marine Sanctuaries also offer hope for their continued existence.

Pedal through an otherworldly, windswept landscape of rolling sand dunes, vast beaches and breezy forests on P-town's paved Province Lands Bike Trail.

Located off the coast of Mactan and Cebu, Nalusuan is a tiny island paradise set in a marine sanctuary.

The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative

There are many family friendly activities in the Florida Keys that will appeal to both children and adults.

Ban on krill fishing affects coastal Pacific Ocean from California to Washington. Ecosystem management decision supported by fisheries, scientists and environmentalists.

Whales and dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and vocalization to find food and communicate. Boat traffic, sonar, oil and gas exploration and navy exercises interfere.

Officially the largest county in England, North Yorkshire is awash with great days out to suit everyone, whatever the weather!

A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web.

Kauai, Oahu, Lanai, Maui and The Big Island have their own top scuba diving and snorkeling spots. No tropical vacation is complete without a snorkel or scuba trip.

Phantom HD2 underwater robot services the waters of Central California and protects wildlife by removing fishing nets, trash and debris from unreachable depths.

The 8th edition of Lonely Planet's Hawaii travel guide is a big guidebook for vacations on the Big Island, and the other ones too: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai.

Once MPAs are established, communities struggle with lack of funding and government support, financial stability, lack of facilities and weak enforcement of fishery laws.

The summer of 2009 welcomes home beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins and sea otters to the world's largest indoor aquarium, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

La Jolla is best known for its gorgeous, money-eating restaurants and hotels. But it doesn't take a dime to enjoy its walkable waterfront and other outdoor attractions.

For the visitor on a budget, there's lots to do this summer for free in San Diego, including beaches, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, wildlife, and the Children's Museum.

Unmanned aircraft systems offer scientific researchers a new way to gather important data that does not put aircraft crews at risk

An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.

The west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii welcomes visitors to its unique Hawaiian shores.

Glacier Bay is a highlight of any trip to southeast Alaska. The forces of nature are clearly evident in the many glaciers that calve dramatically into the sea.

Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.

The Florida Keys offer an easy weekend trip into the tropics.

To swim with dolphins and enjoy the pristine beaches that frame the coastline of Mozambique is paradise. Combine water sports with a captivating Afro-Portuguese cult

A list of the top marine biology colleges in the United States. Find marine biology universities on the East Coast, West Coast, and in the Ivy League.

Visitors reach out and touch at least six of the 12,000 species at Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium.

Washington's Olympic National Park offers affordable family adventures spring, summer and fall. Hiking, boating, swimming and beachcombing are accessible by car and ferry

Also known as the "Big Blow" or the "Freshwater Fury", the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 brought hurricane force winds and blizzard conditions. Over 273 lives were lost.

Where does all the trash lost (or dumped) at sea go? Is there a garbage island or plastic continent, floating and growing as more and more trash piles upon it?

The Hawaiian monk seal may not enter the minds of those vacationing in Hawaii. But for those wishing to conserve this endangered species, the time to act is now.