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Great white sharks are an important part of the ecosystems off California’s coast. Media and Public Outreach Specialist for the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Mary Jane Schramm discusses new regulations to protect great white sharks in this sanctuary just west of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Photo credit © Scott Anderson)

• Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Website
• White Shark Stewardship Project
• NOAA Gives Great White Sharks More Protection in Gulf of the Farallones Sanctuary

 

 Marine Mammal Center: Play Now | Download (321)

The Marine Mammal Center recognizes human interdependence with marine mammals and their importance as sentinels of the ocean environment, the health of which is essential for all life. Learn more about this unique hospital for marine mammals that cares for diseased or injured animals and then returns them to the wild from Executive Director Jeff Boehm. (Photo courtesy of Marine Mammal Center)

For more information, visit:

• Marine Mammal Center
• Sanctuary Sam
• Take Thank You Ocean’s pledge