Georgia’s Sublime Ocean Sanctuary
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects Georgia’s special live-bottom wildlife habitat in the Atlantic Ocean and along the southeastern U.S. coast, an area teeming with diversity and an abundance of marine life.
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| The Sublime Sanctuary of the SeaGray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary near Savannah, Georgia, is indeed a “shining example of oceanic conservation and a vital research hub for marine science”, but did you know that you can explore it for yourself? Grab a copy of the July edition of Savannah Magazine to see why this southern sanctuary is also a national ocean treasure. (Photo credit: P. Whitfield/NOAA -scalloped hammerhead) |
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| Open Season in South Atlantic WatersDid you go fishing during the recent South Atlantic Red Snapper open season? Share your catch photos and stay current with state and federal fishing regulations on the FishRulesApp. Best practices for fishery conservation and tips for safe handling of marine species are included. Know before you go, and fish on! |
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| Director’s Note: Thank you to our friends at OCEANA for organizing #protectourcoast advocacy day with GA Congressional Representatives, and to Congressman Buddy Carter for taking time to speak with us.Gray’s Reef Foundation Director Jody Patterson, Board Chair Cathy Sakas, and Board Trustee Lane Johnson joined retired military officers and environmental advocates in requesting a reenactment of the moratorium on new oil and gas leases along the Outer Continental Shelf.The House Appropriations committee released their FY21 Interior funding bill, and it included provisions to reenact this moratorium. If it passes the House floor then it’s off to the Senate. Stay tuned and we’ll stay engaged! |
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