Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is one of 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments protected by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

Document the formation of ghost forests.

Assess salt marsh health within New Jersey’s watersheds.

Monitor the water quality of the Mystic River

Monitor chloride levels in local streams.

Monitor the biodiversity around the Albemarle Sound

Work with local communities to assess and manage water quality