Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary has many stories waiting to be told. Biographies of the anglers, divers, boaters, or scientists who regularly use the sanctuary. The history of the sanctuary, or the incredible diversity of marine life that call Gray's Reef home are all connected through the protected waters of the Georgia coast.
Press Kit
A curated collection of story ideas, videos, photos, and information about the sanctuary to share with your audiences.
Calendar of Events
The sanctuary celebrates a number of events throughout the year to appreciate our protected waters.
News Archive
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects live-bottom habitats that support commercially and recreationally important species that are ecologically connected to other areas in the West Atlantic.
Latest News
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Annual Accomplishments
Opening the Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center, hosting a science symposium, and acquiring the research vessel Gannet made 2023 a hallmark year for the sanctuary. Read about these and more in the Accomplishments Report for fiscal year 2023.
Estimating Fishing and Diving Use at Gray's Reef by Listening to Boats
In Gray's Reef, stationary sound traps record boat noise to help managers understand how and when visitors are using the sanctuary. Across the nation's underwater parks, SanctSound has led to some interesting discoveries on sounds in the sanctuaries. Read the full story. Visit the Story map.
Gray's Reef celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021
2021 marks four decades of ocean protection with the designation of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Since designation, fishers, divers, scientists, ocean conservationists and many others have discovered the hidden gems and marine wildlife within the sanctuary. Gray's Reef has multiple ways you can celebrate this milestone and help protect the live bottom habitat for decades to come! Click here to learn more.
2021 Georgia Scavenger Hunt to the Sea
Welcome scavenger hunters! Click here to complete your passport for the 2021 Georgia Scavenger Hunt to the Sea
Tune in for a guided 360 tour of Gray's Reef
Explore the colorful live-bottom reef along with sanctuary scientists via Facebook Live. On Tuesday, April 13th and 20th at 3:00 PM visit the Gray's Reef Facebook page to have a guided tour through some of the sanctuary's 360° photos. Learn more here.
Sea turtles in Gray's Reef
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary is an important habitat for sea turtles year round. The ledges and overhangs of the reef provide sea turtles with places to rest and forage for food.