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fish over coral Sanctuaries are managed to protect and conserve their resources and to allow uses that are compatible with resource protection.

Management of sanctuaries is composed of a number of components including authorizing legislation, regulations, management plans and permitting. Discover more in Management 101.

Find out about sanctuary permitting information, application guidelines and contacts.
Consultations

Learn more about the interagency consultations required by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.

Policy statements on resource protection issues and how our national conservation policies are developed.

Management Plan Reviews
Management plans are site-specific documents that the NMSP uses to manage individual sanctuaries. Here you'll find links to field site management plans.
System Development
Stay informed about efforts to identify and consider special marine areas for potential inclusion within the National Marine Sanctuary System.


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