This resolution designates October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, which established the National Marine Sanctuary System. The measure celebrates the network of protected ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes areas that conserve biodiversity, historic shipwrecks, and cultural sites while providing recreational opportunities and supporting local economies. The resolution highlights the sanctuaries' role in addressing climate change, protecting endangered species, and partnering with indigenous communities on conservation efforts. It calls on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to complete new sanctuary designations and encourages federal agencies to work together in support of marine conservation. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct funding or programmatic changes, designed to raise public awareness about the importance of marine protection and the economic and ecological benefits these sanctuaries provide to American communities.
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