Monterey Bay and Channel Islands Sanctuary Foundation

The Sanctuary Foundation advances the understanding and protection of the Monterey Bay and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries and other coastal and ocean resources in California. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation (MBSF) was established in 1995 and starting in 2011, the MBSF has begun operations in southern California as the Channel Islands Sanctuary Foundation. Since inception the Sanctuary Foundation has supported many dozens of projects in education, research, and resource protection for conserving and protecting California’s extraordinary marine environment and resources. The sanctuary foundation is a shining example of the merit of collaboration between public agencies and private organizations.

KEY INITIATIVES:

•	Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
•	Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
•	Marine Protected Areas

What's New!

Peter Douglas Coastal Fellowship Fund
A fund has been established to cultivate the next generation of coastal stewards in California, as a tribute to Mr. Douglas' legacy of leadership in California.

Save the Earth Foundation donates to the National Marine Sanctuary Program
Profits from the "Emotions for the Oceans" t-shirt sales are donated by the Save The Earth Foundation to help the National Marine Sanctuary Program with research and conservation projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

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