10 Things You Can Do to
Help Protect the Sanctuary


  1. Follow all rules, regulations and guidelines when visiting the sanctuary.  This includes speed and distance guidelines for whale watching, fishing regulations pertaining to gear type and season, and vessel operation.

  2. Do not dump plastics or other debris overboard.  Discarding plastics anywhere in the oceans is against the law.

  3. Use pumpout facilities located in various locations along the coast for sewage wastes.  For listings of these services, click here.

  4. Learn about the sanctuary, its resources and conservation issues through our Web site and exhibits at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, New England Aquarium and Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies.

  5. Take an active role in sanctuary management by attending Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings and participating in sanctuary-sponsored events and meetings. ;

  6. Take an active role in sanctuary management by providing public comments during management plan reviews and in the development of sanctuary-related legislation and regulations.

  7. Volunteer as a sanctuary docent or participate in related ocean-protection programs, such as beach cleanups.  Docents are trained to serve as sanctuary representatives at public events and special programs.

  8. Join Stellwagen Alive, the official friends group of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

  9. Check with the sanctuary’s education coordinator about photo and video needs, and donate your best images for sanctuary outreach projects.

  10. Stay informed about ocean and sanctuary issues. Write, call or visit your elected officials to express your concerns and ideas.

 



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