Celebrating the Expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary!

Time to celebrate! Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary has been expanded from 56 to 160 square miles. The expansion adds 14 additional reefs and banks to the sanctuary, with slight adjustments to the boundaries of the sanctuary's original three banks. The new sanctuary boundary extends protections to additional essential habitats for commercially and recreationally important fish, as well as habitats for threatened and endangered species, while also minimizing potential user conflicts.
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[@sjladuke75]

Grateful for all the work done by NOAA & all those who work so hard to protect & sustain our vital marine sanctuaries, ecosystems & coastal waters. The diversity found in these precious waters is stunning. We must preserve these for future generations. Too often corporations & political lobbyists work to destroy our nation's vital coastal resources. These are as critical as our national park systems. Thanks to all whose efforts have made this possible.

[@lindafielder4038]

Thank you for working to expand our Marine Sanctuary.

[@callie.envoyage]

I want to dive the Gardens. Thank you so much for your work!

[@sanctuaries]

Let us know if you make it out there!

[@aidenporcho8063]

cool

[@RodrigoOliveira-x1b]

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