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Posted January 16, 2024 | Topic: ,

Seeking Applicants for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

We are seeking motivated candidates to apply for our Sanctuary Advisory Council at Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. During the Civil War, USS Monitor was our nation’s first ironclad ship. It launched on January 30, 1862, and on March 8, 1862, it fought against the Confederate’s ironclad, CSS Virginia. The two ironclads battled for four hours…

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Posted December 4, 2023 | Topic: , ,

Seeking Applicants for Mallows Bay Sanctuary Advisory Council

We are seeking motivated candidates to apply for our Sanctuary Advisory Council at Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. Located less than 50 miles south of Washington DC, Mallows Bay offers something for everyone who visits. Not only does the sanctuary boast a diverse collection of historic shipwrecks, most renowned for the remains of over…

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meganossmann added a new Event

Posted August 22, 2023

Saturday, 09/09/2023: Mallows Bay BioBlitz (Nanjemoy, MD)

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is hosting a BioBlitz! Join us on September 9th, 2023 to learn about the biodiversity in the sanctuary and look for seasonal differences in the species encountered. A BioBlitz is a free event where participants collect as many species observations as possible. By participating, you’ll help scientists collect valuable…

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meganossmann added a new Event

Posted April 17, 2023

Saturday, 04/29/2023: Mallows Bay BioBlitz (Nanjemoy, MD)

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is joining the City Nature Challenge! The City Nature Challenge is a global community science event with a focus on urban areas. Residents throughout the Washington DC metro area will be exploring local parks, backyards, and neighborhoods to observe the wild plants, fungi and animals that share our environment….

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