Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

#BREAKINGNEWS: Join us in welcoming Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary to the National Marine Sanctuary System as the third largest of America’s 17 existing marine sanctuaries!
The 4,543 square-mile sanctuary off the coast of Central California will conserve rich biodiversity while respecting and honoring the native homeland waters of Chumash Peoples and their ancestors, highlighting and celebrating the area’s rich cultural history, and welcoming Indigenous Knowledge and participation in the co-stewardship of this special place.
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