Articles related to "National Marine Sanctuaries"

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.