Sanctuary Updates

Updates, announcements, and stories about Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, its staff, programs, partnerships, and conservation efforts.

Scientists at AOML perform training exercises on closed-circuit rebreather units in preparation for dive expeditions at Flower Garden Banks.

New Research Highlight: Exploring the Resilience of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Mesophotic Reefs

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

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3 days ago1 min read

Virtual Dives

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/

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Nov 10, 20251 min read