National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Email Format
Public Policy OfficesMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a private nonprofit organization that connects people to national marine sanctuaries. National marine sanctuaries are areas in the ocean and Great Lakes designated for their cultural and ecological significance, established to protect the best of the American ocean for future generations. Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, the organization operates within the public policy arena and engages a range of stakeholders in sanctuary stewardship. It is a mid-sized nonprofit focused on advancing sanctuary protection through partnerships and policy-oriented work. In 2026, the foundation announced a partnership with West Virginia University to launch a collaborative study that will measure the impact of recreation and tourism in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary communities. The initiative highlights ongoing collaborations with academic institutions to support sanctuary-focused activities.