The NOAA photo library contains over 80,000 images that showcase the work of NOAA. Explore images in a wide array of collections and galleries.
Stunning visual images of the Monitor shipwreck are regularly captured by staff and private divers. Some of these images are available directly through our online image gallery, while others can be viewed on our Monitor shipwreck webpage.
In 2016, the Battle of the Atlantic expedition captured breathtaking images of U-576 and SS Bluefields. These two World War II ships sank on July 15, 1942, while engaged in the battle of KS-520. View images, video, and laser scans at the Ocean Explorer website.
Situated just 16 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary protects the shipwreck of the famed Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. The sanctuary is one nautical mile in diameter and reaches from the surface of the water to the ocean floor. View a map of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.
Earth is BlueExplore Office of National Marine Sanctuaries’ Earth is Blue library to see photos and videos highlighting the wonder and beauty of the sanctuary system and the work we do to protect them. Explore the links below to learn more about Monitor National Marine Sanctuary's work.
