Don’t be in breach of Wildlife Viewing Guidelines!
We are celebrating the red, white, and blue with Clean Beaches Week to protect and preserve our ocean and Great Lakes and all of their inhabitants, such as the humpback whales of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Due to their feeding methods, whales and other cetaceans are vulnerable to encounters with marine plastic floating through their habitats. By keeping our beaches trash-free and leaving no trace behind when we enjoy our shores, we’re also helping protect marine life down the line!
Learn how you can respect, protect, and enjoy your #WildSanctuaries: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wildlife-viewing/ (Photo: Douglas Croft. Image description: A whale tail above water in front of a whale watching boat.)
