Monitor National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1975.
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1989.
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1994.
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1981.
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1980.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1990.
Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1986.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1992.
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1981-01.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1992.
Some of Scituate's attractions include: Widow's Walk Golf Course, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and the Labrador Fishing Charter boat tours.
The area of Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is 3,807.283 square kilometers.