Announcing the Release of the Revised Draft Management Plan
The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary has released the revised Draft Management Plan (DMP) for review and comment. This is the first revision of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary's management plan since the sanctuary designation in 1975. The DMP consists of eight action plans: education and outreach; research and monitoring; resource protection; visitor use; USS Monitor sailors; possible future sanctuary expansion; conservation; and operations and administration.
Read more about the Draft Management Plan process, how to obtain a copy, submit comments and where to attend public scoping meetings.
Monitor NMS Seeking Applications for Advisory Council Seats
The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applications for the following vacant seats on the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council: Archaeological Research, Conservation, Economic Development, Recreational Diving, and Youth seats. Application are due May 1, 2012. For more information visit the Advisory section of our web site.
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 2010 Accomplishments
Our national marine sanctuaries have been recognized around the world as a model for marine conservation management, adaptive management, and extensive community involvement. This report looks back on NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' accomplishments over the past year.
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary 2010 Accomplishments
The past year marked many significant milestones for the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. This report takes a look at several of the most significant.
Battle of the Atlantic
To document historically significant shipwrecks that were tragically lost in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II, the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, in collaboration with its partners, conducts summer maritime archaeological expeditions off the coast of North Carolina. The project is dedicated to raising awareness of the war that was fought so close to the American coastline and to preserving our nation's maritime history. To learn more about the multi-year project visit the web sites.
2008 Expedition
This expedition documented and surveyed three German U-Boats: U-85, U-352, and U-701
2009 Expedition
This expedition focused on the Allied ships lost during the Battle of the Atlantic with an in depth look at the HMT Bedfordshire.
2010 Expedition
NOAA divers and partners surveyed and photographed visible sections of several merchant vessels that were lost during the Battle of the Atlantic.
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