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Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is one of our nation's most treasured marine areas. Our mission is to protect this area now and for future generations. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary provides jobs, attracts millions to favorite vacation spots, serves as natural classrooms for our children and young adults, and holds secrets to our past and promises for the future. We all have a role in protecting and enjoying it.

a whale leaps out of the water

Condition Report
aerial view of a rocky coastline

Management & Regulations
A blue helicopter, with a lighter blue stripe on the back of the cabin and on its tail, is in flight.

Permits
A larger sea otter looks forward with a baby sea otter on its stomach.

Wildlife Protection
A harbor seal swims under a rocky ledge near schooling fish. The ledge is covered with colorful marine invertebrates such as sea anemones and sponges.

Habitat Protection
Three people, wearing hard hats and life jackets, handle a large hanging marine instrument while standing on the deck of a ship.

Water Quality Protection
A large commercial ship moves in the ocean

Oil Spill & Vessel Incident Response
A fishing boat is underway. A rugged coastline and lighthouse is in the background.

Ocean Acidification Sentinel Site (OASeS)
Three people in foul weather gear are on the deck of a boat, handling a large piece of derelict fishing gear that was retrieved from the water with a crane. The derelict fishing gear is covered in algae and other marine life. A fourth person is on the side filming the catch

Marine Debris Prevention
Two people kneel down on barnacle-covered rocks in the intertidal zone using scientific equipment such as PVC quadrats. The ocean and sea stacks are in the background.

Invasive Species Management