All Posts

Scientists are preparing to explore the mesophotic reefs of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to better understand how these deeper coral ecosystems respond to changing ocean conditions. The five-year research project, led by Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) and and includes NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory(AOML), the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), NOAA’s Nati

Experience your national marine sanctuaries through a virtual dive. The wonders of 360-degree photography and virtual reality, your underwater treasure are just a few clicks away! https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr/

During the National Marine Sanctuary System's 50th anniversary celebration in 2022, a commemorative poster series was launched to capture the beauty and diversity of each site in the system. The posters are two sided, featuring original artwork on the front and educational information on the back. Other posters created for the system over the years have also been added. Dive in and download your sanctuary posters today! https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/posters/

Two Sofar Spotter buoys have been installed: one at East Flower Garden Bank in June 2023 and one at West Flower Garden Bank in September 2025. Both buoys collect wave height and wind speed data, as well as temperatures from the surface and at reef cap depth. The West Flower Garden Bank buoy also collects oxygen data from the midwater column and at reef cap depth. This provides important information for both staff and visitors to assess current offshoreconditions. https://flow