Each summer, Gray’s Reef joins the National Marine Sanctuary System in celebrating Get Into Your Sanctuary events to help you make the most of your national marine sanctuaries and protected waters.
Collect Badges for your virtual Get Into Your Sanctuary In collaboration with the
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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.
David Accords, the treaty of peace between Egypt and Israel, the SALT II treaty with
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.
Reef, which protects a 22-square-mile area of the Atlantic Ocean that is teeming with
Each year, Gray’s Reef applies for ship time on board one of the NOAA ships to conduct expeditions in and around the sanctuary.
sediment microplastics collection microbial communities that live symbiotically with
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.
weather buoy is the only navigation aid in the sanctuary and provides researchers with
Divers are important stewards of Gray’s Reef and we appreciate your help to protect this beautiful national treasure.
Marker buoys can weigh up to 10 pounds with a buoy line up to one quarter of an inch
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.
Plan your trip to the sanctuary with real-time weather and marine forecasts, navigational
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.
Gallery Home Gallery Explore Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary virtually with
The Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council serves as a primary link between sanctuary administrators and the community, as well as a forum for citizen participation in sanctuary management.
History The first Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council began with
