2004 Archive
National Marine Sanctuaries Calendars Available for Purchase
October 12, 2004Silver Spring, MD - The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is pleased to announce that it has partnered with MeadWestvaco’s Consumer and Office Products Group, to produce a line of calendar products featuring unique underwater photography of our National Marine Sanctuaries. Each calendar purchase will help create conservation-based education and outreach programs designed to preserve, protect and promote our nation’s ocean and Great Lakes treasures. Products range from $3.00 to $14.00, with a portion of each sale donated to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
First Annual Savannah Ocean Film Festival
September 12, 2004First Annual Savannah Ocean Film Festival September 10-12, 2004
2004 Steward of the Sanctuary Award Presented to Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii
August 18, 20042004 Steward of the Sanctuary Award Presented to Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii at theHawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary roundbreaking Ceremonyfor Education Center
Senator Inouye to be Honored for His Work with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
August 18, 2004Kihei Maui, HI - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii will be awarded the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s 2004 Steward of the Sanctuary Award at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Education Center on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. Senator Inouye is being honored for his tremendous vision and leadership for the National Marine Sanctuary System and specifically for his dedication and support of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Olympic Coast Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Coast Fest
July 18, 2004Special thanks to
The NorthWest Cruiseship Association
for its generous support of these events
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Celebrates 10th Anniversary
July 12, 2004Port Angeles, WA - NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary(OCNMS) is marking the 10th anniversary of designation with a weekend of celebrations July 16-17. Events include a Friday evening public lecture by University of Washington researcher and professor Julia Parrish and the day-long Saturday CoastFest waterfront festival in Port Angeles, Washington. During Saturday’s activities, NOAA officials will be joined by Congressman Norm Dicks for the dedication of the new Olympic Coast Discovery Center at The Landings.
Tall Ships Return to the 4th Annual Thunder Bay Maritime Festival
June 22, 2004Alpena, MI - This year’s Fourth of July festivities will have a particular focus on northeast Michigan’s maritime heritage. The Thunder Bay Maritime Festival, a free family event, will take place on the nation’s birthday and feature tours of the three-masted 19th century Great Lakes schooner, Denis Sullivan. The festival will also feature the regional musical talents of the award-winning Song of the Lakes, as well as the popular acappella group The Overtones, Wisconsin folksinger and songsmith David HB Drake and renowned Great Lakes story-teller Genot Picor.
Capitol Hill Oceans Week 2004
June 10, 2004Capitol Hill Oceans Week 2004 brought together a wide-range of stakeholders to discuss current ocean and coastal issues. Panel speakers included Members of Congress, as well as representatives of federal and state governments, industry, academia, and nonprofit organizations. A substantive focus was paid to key ocean issues during panels titled, "Managing Our Marine Resources", and "Wonders of the Ocean World: Exploring, Monitoring, and Educating".
Capitol Hill Oceans Week 2004 Places Ocean Policy Issues Prominently Before Congressional Leaders
June 9, 2004Washington, DC - Capitol Hill Oceans Week, June 9-10, is expected to draw scores of ocean experts and advocates from government, private industry, non-profits and academia. Keynotes speakers include renowned undersea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Donald L. Evans, U.S. Ocean Policy Commission Chairman Admiral James D. Watkins USN (Ret.), and Coordinator for the UN Global Program of Action Dr. Veerle Vandeweerd.
Congressional and Community Leaders Recognized for Their Roles in Ocean Protection and Preservation
June 8, 2004Washington, DC - A veritable “Who’s Who” of the ocean world will be on hand as the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation presents its annual Leadership Awards to U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and to the four co-chairs of the House Oceans Caucus, U.S. Representative Tom Allen (D-ME), U.S. Representative Sam Farr (D-CA), U.S. Representative Jim Greenwood (R-PA), and U.S. Representative Curt Weldon (R-PA) on June 8th as part of Capitol Hill Oceans Week. The Leadership Award recognizes each individual’s long-term contributions to ocean protection and preservation.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Honored with National Award in Washington DC
June 8, 2004Washington, DC - The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation presents its Volunteer of the Year award to Stephanie Harlan during the Foundation’s annual Leadership Awards Dinner on June 8, 2004 in Washington, DC. Ms. Harlan was selected to receive the honor from among thousands of volunteers who donate their time and talent to the country’s 13 national marine sanctuaries.
NMSF & Outrigger Hotels: Partners in Protection
May 1, 2004Marine Life Information Kiosk Kicks Off Outreach Partnership The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s new long-term partnership with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will ultimately reach hundreds of thousands with the message of stewardship so essential to preserving the marine habitats of the Hawaiian Islands.
Gray's Reef Takes Your Breath Away
May 1, 2004My soul is full of longing for the secrets of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Launches ‘Sea Star’ Campaign As National Leaders Attend Groundbreaking For Eco Discovery
February 23, 2004Key West, FL - National leaders and local ocean advocates joined together today for a key milestone in the development of the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. President Bush’s chief environmental advisor Jim Connaughton, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Ocean and Atmosphere Tim Keeney, ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, and Key West Mayor Jimmy Weekley all participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Center, hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Launches Sea Star Campaign
February 19, 2004National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Launches 'Sea Star' Campaign As National Leaders Attend Groundbreaking For Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Humpback Whale Information Kiosk brings Scientific Information To Guests of all Ages at the Outrigger Reef Hotel in Waikiki
February 10, 2004HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII -- Visitors walking through the lobby of the Outrigger Reef Hotel in Waikiki will now have access to one of the most unique sources of information on Hawaii’s popular Humpback Whales.
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Announces Two New Partnerships to Enrich Guest Experience with Whales and Marine Life Activities
February 10, 2004HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII -- Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has taken a major step toward enriching their guests’ experience with the wonders of the Pacific Ocean by partnering with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, two of the most respected organizations in the field of marine exploration, education and preservation.
