Monitoring Programs and Resources

National marine sanctuaries conduct and/or support monitoring programs tailored to the information needs of each sanctuary, as well as local partners and constituents. These programs target a wide array of topics involving natural processes and human influences on water, habitat, living resources and maritime archaeological resources.

This inventory of monitoring programs presents summary information on the various monitoring projects being conducted throughout the sanctuary system. Contact information for project leads and web links are provided in order to access additional information.

Inventory of Sanctuary Monitoring Projects

Click on the name of each sanctuary or monument to access that site's monitoring inventory where you can learn more about the monitoring programs that are taking place there.

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale

Monitor

Monterey Bay

Olympic Coast

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument