Ocean First Education

Celebrating The National Marine Sanctuary System's 50-year anniversary, check out the Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest winners of 2022 and learn about the inspiration behind them.

The Results Are In! 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest The photographers of the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest capture and share their unforgettable experiences in your national marine sanctuaries!

Every living organism perceives time at different speeds, and this may be linked to an animal's environment or where they stand on the food chain. Learn more about the differences in the rate in which an organism sees the world with the article below.

Which animals perceive time the fastest? New research reveals that the animals that perceive time the fastest are those that are small, can fly, or are marine predators.

Support ocean cleanup this holiday season.

The 4ocean Bracelet - Every purchase pulls a pound of plastic from our 4ocean offers bracelets made from recycled materials. Every bracelet purchased funds the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines. Join the movement.

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30 Eco-Friendly Gifts For Your Sustainable Loved Ones Nothing brings gift-giving cheer like knowing your eco-friendly gifts are supporting a better world. Let’s face it. Many gifts end up unloved or unused…