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A national treasure!

The bald eagle has become a conservation success story. In 1963, there were less than 500 nesting pairs of these regal birds remaining. Thanks to intense conservation and outreach efforts, the bald eagle was taken off the Endangered Species List in 2007. These majestic birds can be seen across the United States but appear to enjoy visiting the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. Curious.

To learn more, visit: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/mallows-potomac/

Description: An eagle rests on a tree branch. (Paula Schiller )

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The shipwrecks of Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary provide prime nesting locations for many different bird species, including the iconic osprey.

These distinctive hawks are at the top of the food chain in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and are talented fishers, often spotted plunging feet-first into the water to catch fish. Learn more by visiting: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/magazine/5/mallows-bay/. (Photo: Matt McIntosh/NOAA. Image description: An osprey soaring in the sky.)

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Today we are celebrating the second anniversary of Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary!

The resources are easily accessed by shore and water allowing this site to serve as is a living laboratory for people of all ages to learn about its history, heritage, and connected ecosystem. Learn more: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/mallows-potomac/. (Photo: Duke Marine Lab Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing. Image description: Aerial over kayakers paddling past submerged remains of ships near the surface.)

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Looking for a great place to catch the sunset? Paddle out to the Ghost Fleet protected in Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary for a view that will not disappoint!

(Photo: Peter Turcik. Image description: Sun on the horizon behind a shipwreck in calm waters.)