National Marine Sanctuary

Celebrating Earth Day and Preserving Our Coasts (New Video)

Rep. Lynn Woolsey | Posted 04.20.2012

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Rep. Lynn Woolsey

Every year, this day is a reminder that we need to spend the other 364 days of the year being even more environmentally conscientious and making an even greater effort to preserve our natural treasures.

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Frivolous Challenge: Nation's Most Progressive Plastic Bag Ban in Peril

Matthew Spiegl | Posted 03.13.2012

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Matthew Spiegl

It's corporate bullying by the plastic industry to make cities and counties think twice before passing environmental laws that cut into their profits, laws that are supported by the majority of residents who prefer to live in clean communities.

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WATCH: Underwater Art Exhibit On Sunken Ship

AP | Posted 10.08.2011

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KEY WEST, Fla. -- An underwater art exhibit has debuted on a former Air Force missile tracking ship sunk in the Florida Keys. Austrian art photograph...

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