Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2006
This two-day symposium will bring together a wide-range of stakeholders to discuss current ocean and coastal issues. Topics this year include renewable energy, marine debris, invasive species, and ocean observing systems.

Gray's Reef Celebrates Silver Anniversary On Thursday, September 7, 2006, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of NOAA's Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary and honored Bernie Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot and the Creator of the Georgia Aquarium, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

Conference on Ocean Literacy
A two-day forum discussing ocean literacy. Distinguished panelists will discuss current challenges and opportunities facing formal and informal education efforts to educate the public to make responsible decision about the ocean and its resources.


Become a Member!
The NMSF has kicked off its Membership Program, and we need to receive your membership donation by June 30, 2006 to list you as a charter member on our honor roll, so please don’t delay!  To learn more about membership please contact us at Membership@NMSFocean.org.


2006 Aquarius Project
The NMSF and GSUSA are partnering again this year for the Aquarius project. For more information and to download the application visit www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations: search for “Aquarius Project.”


Foundation Grant Program
The Foundation launched its grants program in February to build partnerships to promote conservation and develop an ocean literate public who is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources. Visit “Our Grants” to learn more about opportunities.


2006 Sanctuaries Calendars
By purchasing a 2006 National Marine Sanctuaries calendar product, you can be face to face with the underwater world every day of the calendar year and feel good knowing that your purchase goes toward protecting these special marine protected areas.