Happy #NationalMarineSanctuaryDay! On October 23rd in 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act which started as one square mile of public waters and now spans over 600,000 square miles. With 18 national marine sanctuaries between Massachusetts to the Great Lakes, to the Florida Keys, they are integral to community recreation, conservation, and cultural preservation. Join us in celebrating by joining in water or shore activities, visiting an aquarium or museum and visiting NationalMarineSanctuaryDay.org! Link in bio 🐳