Ocean and Coastal Resources
The Ocean and Coastal Resources Branch provides Servicewide policy and guidance for marine resource protection; coordinates implementation of the Ocean Park Stewardship Strategy; coordinates NPS activities relating to Marine Protected Areas; coordinates NPS activities relating to the protection of coral reefs; develops a Servicewide coastal watershed assessment and protection strategy; provides guidance and technical support to NPS units for marine resource management and planning; and provides NPS liaison and coordination with NOAA and the National Marine Sanctuaries Program.
Ocean Park Stewardship Strategy
Coastal
Watershed Condition Assessment Program Fact Sheet
Coral Reefs in the National Parks
Links to other areas of interest. These links will take you to government
agency websites outside of the National Park Service.
Marine Protected
Areas
NOAA
National Marine Sanctuaries Program
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