Become a Member
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Membership Levels
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| Photo Courtesy © 1994 Bob Talbot |
If you could save the precious coral reefs…
If you could protect the marine life that plays and swims in the ocean…
If you could preserve America’s maritime history for future generations…
If you could help others understand the importance of the ocean…
Would You?
If you are considering initiating or renewing your membership with us, we know you already understand how important the ocean is to all of us, and how vital it is to protect our marine resources. By becoming a member, you make a deeper commitment to the ocean and to national marine sanctuaries; helping preserve, protect, and promote marine and Great Lakes resources for this and future generations.
As partners to the place-based system of national marine sanctuaries, the NMSF has the access to initiate and facilitate real programs that directly and effectively impact ocean conservation efforts. You can be a part of it too—by becoming a member.
Yes! I Want to Be a Member of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation!
At the Friend level, benefits of membership include:
- Email of the quarterly “Sanctuary Watch” e-zine, keeping you up-to-date with the latest news in national marine sanctuaries
- Periodic email newsletters keeping you in touch with the Foundation
- A static-cling membership window decal for your car
- Recognition in the NMSF Annual Report
At the Guardian level, benefits of membership include:
- All Friend level benefits, plus…
- A sturdy and bottom-reinforced navy blue canvas reusable shopping bag featuring the Foundation’s logo
At the Steward level, benefits of membership include:
- All Friend level benefits, plus…
- A full color 12-month wall calendar by renowned marine photographer Bob Talbot, autographed by the photographer.
At the Conservationist level, benefits of membership include:
- All Friend level benefits, plus…
- A copy of NMSF Trustee Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Limited-Edition book America’s Underwater Treasures, that complements the show that’s part of his PBS series. Each book is signed and numbered, and includes 250 pages of brilliant pictures and stories from the Cousteau team travels into each of America’s national marine sanctuaries.
At the Sanctuary Sentinel level, benefits of membership include:
- All Friend level benefits, plus…
- Two complimentary tickets to NMSF’s annual gala event, the Leadership Awards Dinner, in Washington, DC in June, recognizing government leaders for their leadership on ocean issues, the Lifetime Achievement of a champion of national marine sanctuaries, and the hard work and dedication a sanctuary site volunteer
Yes! I Want to Be a Member of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation!


