A Living Classroom
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a spectacular outdoor living classroom that can be explored in person or through interactive virtual experiences. We offer a wide array of exciting and engaging educational experiences for all ages including exhibits, field trips, distance learning, lesson plans, posters, and more. Learn about your national marine sanctuary by navigating through the links below.

Visitor Centers
Stop by one of our free sanctuary visitor centers to enjoy exciting, interactive exhibits. Knowledgeable volunteers are on-hand to answer your questions and enhance your experience.

Teachers
Dive into NOAA education programs and resources, including school field trips to national marine sanctuary visitor centers, distance learning programs, curriculum, and education funding opportunities.

Students
Looking for fun activities, including videos and virtual dive galleries to help you learn about national marine sanctuaries? Or are you interested in scholarship opportunities or marine careers? Explore here!

Multimedia
Explore Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary photo and video gallery, brochures, art posters, maps, and smartphone apps.