Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary provides advanced scuba divers the opportunity to explore the ledges, plateaus, and undercuts of live-bottom habitats common throughout the South Atlantic Bight.
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Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development. President Carter designated four national marine sanctuaries during his term: Channel Islands, Point-Reyes Farallon Islands, Looe Key, and Gray’s Reef.
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Situated 19 miles due east of Sapelo Island, Georgia, the sanctuary can only be accessed by boat. As part of SanctSound, a project co-led by NOAA and the U.S. Navy, our science divers have deployed stationary recorders, known as hydrophones, on the ocean floor in three locations within Gray’s Reef.
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Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary offers opportunities for fishing and diving throughout the year. The sanctuary also has a visitor center in Savannah, Georgia, and online, virtual experiences for those who don’t have a boat to travel to the offshore sanctuary.
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Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary offers opportunities for fishing and diving throughout the year. The sanctuary also has a visitor center in Savannah, Georgia, and online, virtual experiences for those who don’t have a boat to travel to the offshore sanctuary.
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Gray’s Reef is a popular location for recreational diving and fishing. Recreational divers and anglers like yourself play a vital role in keeping the sanctuary habitats healthy for generations to come. Support your sanctuary by practicing sustainable diving and fishing techniques.
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Each year, Gray’s Reef applies for ship time on board one of the NOAA ships to conduct expeditions in and around the sanctuary.
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The history of the sanctuary, or the incredible diversity of marine life that call Gray’s Reef home are all connected through the protected waters of the Georgia coast.
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Divers are important stewards of Gray’s Reef and we appreciate your help to protect this beautiful national treasure.
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