A Sanctuary Worth Saving: Stellwagen Bank
10 things you can do to protect the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:
1: Follow all rules, regulations and guidelines when visiting the sanctuary. This includes speed and distance guidelines for whale watching, fishing regulations pertaining to gear type and season, and vessel operation.
2: Do not dump plastics or other debris overboard. Discarding plastics anywhere in the oceans is against the law.
3: Use pumpout facilities located in various locations along the coast for sewage wastes. For listings of these services, click here.
4: Learn about the sanctuary, its resources and conservation issues through our Web site and exhibits at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, New England Aquarium and Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies.
5: Take an active role in sanctuary management by attending Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings and participating in sanctuary-sponsored events and meetings. ;
6:Take an active role in sanctuary management by providing public comments during management plan reviews and in the development of sanctuary-related legislation and regulations.
7:Volunteer as a sanctuary docent or participate in related ocean-protection programs, such as beach cleanups. Docents are trained to serve as sanctuary representatives at public events and special programs.
8:Join Stellwagen Alive, the official friends group of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
9:Check with the sanctuarys education coordinator about photo and video needs, and donate your best images for sanctuary outreach projects.
10:Stay informed about ocean and sanctuary issues. Write, call or visit your elected officials to express your concerns and ideas.
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February 15th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
but it says marine …
but it says marine park
February 15th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
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