Get Into Your Sanctuary

You're Invited!

Looking for fun and adventure this summer?

Join us from July 23 through August 6 for the annual “Get Into Your Sanctuary” celebration!

There will be in-person and online opportunities held around the National Marine Sanctuary System to explore, fish, surf, watch wondrous wildlife, virtually dive through shipwrecks, and so much more!

These activities are family friendly, but for the sake of the critters that live in these spaces, please leave pets at home!

🐳 But wait, there's more!

  • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter all summer to learn about a different national marine sanctuary each week.
  • Use social media to tell us about your favorite activities in national marine sanctuaries using #ILoveMySanctuary and #RecreateResponsibly!
  • Show off your own marine adventures by entering the national photo contest. There are four different categories, including Sanctuaries at Home, so no excuse not to participate!
  • Earn a badge with the ParkPassport app for your virtual fun or in person activities!
  • Take the pledge for wildlife! #WildSanctuaries

Collect Badges for your virtual and/or in-person Get Into Your Sanctuary experience!

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In collaboration with the National Park Trust and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, you can earn badges for your virtual Get Into Your Sanctuary visit and/or for outdoor recreational activities completed throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System!

Download the ParkPassport App to create an account, and then you are on your way to find local, regional, state, and national parks, now including your nation's ocean parks.

Activity Badges

Credit: Park Trust/ParkPassport app

Site Badges

Credit: Park Trust/ParkPassport app

KNOW before you GO

Please be familiar with and follow regulations and obtain proper licenses.