Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

35 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz CA 95060

Sector: Government Organization

Service Area: Regional

About Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is managed by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries with a variety of educational programs and opportunities in the field and at two visitors centers, of which the Exploration Center is one. The Exploration Center's mission is to connect visitors to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Under that larger mission, our driving goals behind our educational programs are:
Educating visitors about the sanctuary's unique and fascinating coastal and marine environment
Fostering a more personal connection with the sanctuary and the ocean's relevance in people's daily lives
Inspiring stewardship of the sanctuary and a responsible recreation in the ocean