Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

wildlife refuge, Monterey, California, United States

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The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a protected offshore ecosystem located along the coast of California, United States. Established in 1992, it encompasses a significant portion of the coastline, extending from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf.12

This sanctuary is renowned for its deep abyss, which is deeper than the Grand Canyon, and its rich biodiversity. It provides a habitat for over 30 species of mammals, more than 300 species of fish, and nearly 100 species of birds. Many tourists visit the sanctuary to observe migratory whales. The sanctuary plays a crucial role in protecting marine life and their habitats.21

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The offshore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (established 1992) protects an abyss deeper than the Grand Canyon and its myriad denizens, which include more than 30 species of mammals, more than 300 species of fish, and nearly 100 species of birds; many tourists visit the sanctuary to…
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The offshore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (established 1992) protects an abyss deeper than the Grand Canyon and its myriad denizens, which include more than 30 species of mammals, more than 300 species of fish, and nearly 100 species of birds; many tourists visit the sanctuary to…
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