Inspiring an Ocean Conservation Ethic
Welcome! Join us in discovering your national marine sanctuary. We offer a wide array of exciting and engaging educational experiences for all ages including exhibits, lectures, workshops, classes, contests, curricula materials, and more.
![a child looking at salt the inflatable whale's eye](/media/img/20210720-salt-inflatable-whale-600.jpg)
Meet Salt
A life-sized inflatable whale ambassador named "Salt."
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For Teachers
Seabird Tracking and other K-12 curricular materials for teachers.
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For Students
Marine Art Contest, internships, and other activities for students.
![Children explore a mock shipwreck](/media/img/20210610-family-event-1000.jpg)
Family Programs
Whales, turtles, shipwrecks, and other family programs.
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For Life-Long Learners
Expeditions, webinars, videos, and lectures for life long learners.
![people on a boat next to a couple of breaching whales](/media/img/20210609-boat-whale-watch-1000.jpg)
For Resource Users
Programs for divers, birders, fishers, and other sanctuary resource users.