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OAS seaname Detail for Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
| seanames_id: | 254 |
|---|---|
| Seaname: | Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary |
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| Definition: | Designated in 2024, Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is America’s 17th national marine sanctuary, the sixth off the U.S. West Coast, and is one of the largest in the National Marine Sanctuary System. The sanctuary encompasses 4,543 square miles of Central California’s beautiful coastal and ocean waters, providing protection to nationally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources while bringing new opportunities for research, community engagement, and education and outreach activities. |
| Citation: | https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/ |
| Deprecated: | false |
| Metadata version: | 0 |
| Keydate: | 2025-11-03 15:09:59+00 |
| Editdate: | 2025-11-03 15:09:59+00 |