Public comment on Sanctuary draft proposal requested through May 7, 2024
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites..Home to the highly endangered Hawaiian monk seal, threatened green sea turtles and many species found nowhere else on Earth, the complex and highly productive marine ecosystems of Papahānaumokuākea are significant contributors to the biological diversity of the ocean.
“This proposed designation furthers the Biden-Harris Administration’s steadfast commitment to conserving and protecting vital marine ecosystems,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “NOAA looks forward to continuing our work with partners and co-managers to strengthen the conservation of Papahānaumokuākea’s natural, cultural and historic treasures.”
Papahānaumokuākea is of great importance to Native Hawaiians, and Hawaiian culture is a foundational element in the management of Papahānaumokuākea. The monument is also home to a variety of post-Western-contact historic resources, such as 19th-century commercial whaling shipwrecks and artifacts and those associated with World War II’s Battle of Midway.
A detailed description of the proposed sanctuary, as well as additional information about opportunities to provide public comment, can be found onFederal eRulemaking Portal.
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