The marine monument offers sanctuary to both species, which are protected by the US Endangered Species Act. ... and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act.

One of the most significant pieces of legislation that underscores the importance of marine sanctuaries is the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.This landmark legislation ...

In February, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl, R-Mobile, introduced H.R. 897, the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act, to designate the forest as a National Marine Sanctuary ...

One of the most significant pieces of legislation that underscores the importance of marine sanctuaries is the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.This landmark legislation ...

The National Marine Sanctuary Act was passed in 1972. Since then, the system has added 15 National Marine Sanctuaries and two National Marine Monuments.

The 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill played out nightly on the television news, and the public’s response led Congress to approve the National Marine Sanctuaries Act in 1972.

The Marine Sanctuaries Act was approved by Congress in 1972, one of many environmental laws passed in response to the 1969 ...

The Marine Sanctuaries Act was approved by Congress in 1972, ... Each national marine sanctuary or marine national monument ...

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is a federally protected marine area managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Friday marked ...

One of the most significant pieces of legislation that underscores the importance of marine sanctuaries is the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.This landmark legislation ...

The Marine Sanctuaries Act was approved by Congress in 1972, one of many environmental laws passed in response to the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Today, 17 sanctuaries and two marine national ...