The ocean and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary are great places to explore and discover.
ROV Competition Middle and high school-aged teams come to Savannah each year with
Legal authority for designation and management of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary originates from the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) of 1972.
National Marine Sanctuary System, sanctuary management authority operates in tandem with
Gray’s Reef is part of the community. People are our number one resource to conserve and protect Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Find out one of the many ways you can support your national marine sanctuary.
Volunteer Volunteering with your national marine sanctuaries is a rewarding experience
President Jimmy Carter designated Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary on January 16th, 1981 – creating the only protected waters in the waters between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of designation and continued protection for the hidden gem off Georgia’s Coast.
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A permit is required when an individual or organization wishes to conduct an activity within Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary that is otherwise prohibited.
species or habitats may require several additional months of coordinated review with
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary helps conserve and protect one of the most treasured marine environments in the Southeast U.S.一natural live-bottom habitat一so that current and future generations can responsibly use and enjoy it.
The sanctuary works with partners and the Sanctuary Advisory Council to ensure long-term
Council members provide advice and recommendations to the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary superintendent in the form of letters, resolutions, and passed motions.
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, regarding advisory council concerns with
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Calendar of Events
Historic Downtown Savannah Keep an eye out for our traveling reef float complete with
The southern third of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is a research only area. Scientists use the research area to study the impact of human activities on the sanctuary’s marine resources such as bottom fishing.
southern third red box, is a research-only area where scientists can study the ocean with
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary regulations generally apply to activities throughout the entire sanctuary. But within the more highly-protected research area of the sanctuary, an additional set of sanctuary regulations also applies.
are designed to facilitate public and private uses of the sanctuary compatible with
