Be Winter-Ready for Your Adventure in National Marine Sanctuaries
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Summer may feel far away but the National Marine Sanctuary System is full of adventures for every winter warrior! Whether you’re casting a line or diving into the sea, you can try your hand at a wide variety of recreational activities even in the dead of winter.
Don your winter dive gear or grab a snorkel, and explore reefs, shipwrecks, and other gems hiding just below the surface. Dare to go deeper? Scuba divers can sink down to even more adventures and explore kelp forests in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and sea caves in Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary.
You can enjoy some of the best experiences in the sanctuaries by venturing out on the water. Explore the mysteries of the deep from above and peer down at historical shipwrecks and colorful fish as you paddle through sanctuary waters on a kayak, canoe, or paddle board.
Another incredible experience out on the water that is suitable for all ages is whale watching. Getting out on the water and seeing shipwrecks up close, reeling in a catch, and seeing a whale breach are all unforgettable memories you can make this winter in sanctuary waters.
Even if you can’t come visit us in person this winter, you can still bring a piece of the sanctuaries home through a variety of online resources! You can dive in without even getting wet by checking out our 360 virtual dive gallery. Through our immersive virtual reality videos, you can watch sea lions swim through a kelp forest, explore sunken shipwrecks, help restore a coral reef, and check out other unique treasures hidden under the waves right from your home. Then, increase your ocean knowledge through our free educational webinar series.
No matter where you are or what time of year it is, your national marine sanctuaries are ready for all your ideas of adventure. We hope to see you soon!
Read the full story: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/feb21/winter-ready-for-adventure.html