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cordell bank | granitic bank | San Francisco | American Samoa

Life In A Fishbowl

by Ken McAlpine
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hidden opportunity
america's 13 national marine sanctuaries are watery wonderlands welcoming visitors, for the most part, with open arms (in some sanctuaries, certain areas are off-limits). the office of national marine sanctuaries' website is the best place to start (sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov). you can also call the sanctuaries to find information on commercial outfitters. in addition to the channel islands, florida keys, and monitor national marine sanctuaries, these 10 offer a plethora of outdoor fun.

cordell bank national marine sanctuary, cordellbank.noaa.gov, (415) 663-0314
upwelling makes this offshore granitic bank (43 miles northwest of san francisco) a feeding ground for sea life. from june to november, humpback and blue whales feed in sanctuary waters. the waters are a year-round birder's paradise, with seabirds from around the world, including the rare wilson's storm petrel and streaked shearwater. sportfishing for albacore and salmon is popular; most sportfishing and whale-watching boats leave from bodega harbor.

fagatele bay national marine sanctuary, fagatelebay.noaa.gov, (684) 633-7354
fagatele bay on tutuila island in american samoa is the smallest (one-quarter square mile) and most remote sanctuary, so visiting takes some effort. but from june to september, the pristine waters are home to southern humpback whales arriving to court and calf. dolphins, hawksbills, and green turtles also frequent the waters. boats leave from pago pago harbor for one- to two-hour rides to the bay.

flower garden banks national marine sanctuary, flowergarden.noaa.gov, (979) 846-5942

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