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NOAA's Monterey Bay NMS @MBNMS

One of our nation's most spectacular underwater parks, MBNMS protects 6,094 sq miles of diverse ocean ecosystems. Follows & likes ≠ endorsement.

Joined July 2009
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📣 For Your Attention: MBNMS is asking the public to report & not disturb any large cotton bales, lost at sea on Feb 6, that may have recently washed up on San Luis Obispo County beaches. Report sighted cotton bales to: RM@gallaghermarine.com montereybay.noaa.gov/new/202…
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Celebrating #WorldJellyDay! Brown sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) jellies are passive swimmers and are at the mercy of the currents, which often concentrate them in large numbers (also known as a bloom or smack) found in @MBNMS. #EarthIsBlue #WildSanctuaries

ALT A group of jellies drifting in the open ocean.

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#OTD in 1876, the 148 ton, 98 foot schooner "Active" experienced rough weather causing it to go ashore at Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz. No lives were lost. Learn more about shipwrecks in @MBNMS: montereybay.noaa.gov/maritim… #MaritimeHeritage Image Courtesy of UC Santa Cruz
The schooner Active grounded ashore on October 26, 1876, at the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.

ALT The schooner Active grounded ashore on October 26, 1876, at the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
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A new report just released identifies prevalent types of #MarineDebris on @MBNMS shoreline and their distribution by analyzing 5 citizen science data sets collected by more than 37,000 volunteers during a 5-year period: montereybay.noaa.gov/resourc… @NOAADebris #EarthIsBlue
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The National Marine Sanctuary System is comprised of 15 @sanctuaries and 2 marine national monuments that conserve more than 620,000 sq mi of ocean and Great Lakes waters. Celebrate #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay by sharing how you feel connected to the ocean and Great Lakes 🌊
dolphins leaping from water surface

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NOAA's Monterey Bay NMS retweeted
Sanctuaries (NOAA)@sanctuaries
9 Aug 2023
NEW SPECIES ALERT 🚨 A newly discovered sponge, Megaciella sanctuarium, has been named in honor of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary!
Newly discovered, bright orange sponge underwater. Known as Megaciella sanctuarium.

ALT Newly discovered, bright orange sponge underwater. Known as Megaciella sanctuarium.

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NOAA's Monterey Bay NMS retweeted
NOAA Education@NOAAeducation
13 Sep 2022
Audrey Sarin, a Hollings scholar, and Gracia Rojas, an EPP/MSI scholar, have been hard at work above and below the water this summer in @MBNMS for research and outreach. #NOAAScholars #WomeninSTEM @sanctuaries @marinesanctuary noaa.gov/office-of-education…

Scholars diving for research and outreach

Hard at work above and below water at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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Exploring your sanctuary this weekend? Capture @MBNMS beauty and submit your best images to the Get Into Your Sanctuary #PhotoContest by Sept 5. Let’s see what you got! 📸 Guidelines: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/photo-c… #ILoveMySanctuary #SaveSpectacular #RecreateResponsibly (📷 Ed Stone)
Brown pelicans seen along the coastline.

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Get your new #NationalMarineSanctuariesStamps today! #SaveSpectacular #50thAnniversary
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5 Aug 2022
Angelfish, jellyfish, and balloonfish? 🐡 OH MY! Submerge yourself in our new #NationalMarineSanctuariesStamps at usps.com/stamps and pick your favorite! 👇 🌊
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NOAA's Monterey Bay NMS retweeted
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27 Jul 2022
In response to a directive from Congress, @USFWS evaluated the feasibility of reintroducing sea otters to the West Coast of the contiguous U.S. Reintroduction is feasible in northern CA & OR. The study doesn’t provide a recommendation on reintroduction: go.usa.gov/xSQjh
A raft of southern sea otters, about a dozen in all, rest and clean themselves while floating on their backs.

ALT A raft of southern sea otters, about a dozen in all, rest and clean themselves while floating on their backs.

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A great way to Get Into Your Sanctuary is to go diving! @MBNMS is one of the premier dive destinations in the world with temperate reefs & kelp forest that rival the biodiversity of tropical coral reefs & rainforests. #ILoveMySanctuary #SaveSpectacular #EarthIsBlue (📷Nathan Coy)
A scuba diver in an underwater kelp forest with the words "Get Into Your Sanctuary".

ALT A scuba diver in an underwater kelp forest with the words "Get Into Your Sanctuary".
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Test your photo skills during this summer’s Get Into Your Sanctuary #PhotoContest! Be sure to use your telephoto lens when getting that up close shot to comply with wildlife viewing regulations. sanctuaries.noaa.gov/photo-c… #ILoveMySanctuary #SaveSpectacular (📷 Kaelyn De Young)
Humpback whale lunge feeding on small fish at the ocean surface.

ALT Humpback whale lunge feeding on small fish at the ocean surface.
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@MBNMS and @PointBlueConSci recently completed #ACCESS cruises from northern Monterey Bay to Half Moon Bay. Data will be used to identify baleen whale relative abundance in an effort to decrease the risk of #entanglement of large whales in central California. (📷 NOAA and PBCS)
Scientists sampling the ocean and seabirds soaring over the ocean surface.

ALT Scientists sampling the ocean and seabirds soaring over the ocean surface.
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Since the first biological expedition to #DavidsonSeamount in 2002, it has been globally recognized as one of the best studied and most protected #seamounts. In 2008, @MBNMS was expanded to include it. Learn more: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/ma… #SaveSpectacular (📷 NOAA/MBARI)
Colorful deep-sea corals and feather stars in the deep sea of Davidson Seamount.

ALT Colorful deep-sea corals and feather stars in the deep sea of Davidson Seamount.
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#JobAnnouncement! We are seeking qualified applicants for our @MBNMS Advisory Council Coordinator & Program Support Specialist position! Details: montereybay.noaa.gov/new/wel… #OceanJobs #MarineCareers #MarineJobs (📷 Chris Seaton)
A whale tail at the surface with a large raft of sea lions swimming behind.

ALT A whale tail at the surface with a large raft of sea lions swimming behind.
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Divers remove debris from the deep! @MBNMS and @CAStateParks partnered with volunteers from Bay Area Underwater Explorers to recover 26 discarded tires from Point Lobos SMR! #MPAmonday #CalifMPAs #WildSanctuaries @pointlobossnriver (📷)Kevin Schapansky & Robert Lee BAUE/LOF)
Divers removing tires with lift bags.

ALT Divers removing tires with lift bags.

Diver surveying the seafloor for old tires.

ALT Diver surveying the seafloor for old tires.
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Seeing green yet? Giant kelp forests in @MBNMS are tiered like terrestrial rainforests and create crucial habitats for many marine species. These underwater forests provide food, shelter, and protection for hundreds of species. #HappyStPatricksDay #WildSanctuaries #EarthIsBlue
An underwater view of a kelp forest with sunlight beaming from the surface.

ALT An underwater view of a kelp forest with sunlight beaming from the surface.

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Whatcha lookin' at? Orcas are very active predators and can often be seen spyhopping - a behavior consisting of holding itself vertically by kicking with its tail fluke to inspect the water surface. Some individuals are able to keep this up for minutes at a time! #EarthIsBlue
An Orca with its head above the surface.

ALT An Orca with its head above the surface.

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These boots were made for walkin'! While stalking for crabs and marine insects, the snowy egret walks upright with their wings held close to their body to allow it to make quick directional changes to better catch fast moving prey. #WildSanctuaries (📷 Meg McWhinney)
A large white egret walking along the rocky shore.

ALT A large white egret walking along the rocky shore.
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