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Header Image: Giant Pacific octopus stretching out on Cordell Bank with schooling rockfish in the background. Image: Rob Lee.
[SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA] – Off the coast of Northern California lie two federally recognized National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS), the Greater Farallones NMS and the Cordell Bank NMS. These distinct but interconnected sanctuaries are known for their exceptional biodiversity, and the critical role they play in sustaining the health of the California Current. 
Today, Mission Blue is proud to announce the new Champions for the existing Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Hope Spot and new Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Hope Spot.
 
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue, celebrates the addition of the sanctuaries to the Hope Spot network, sharing, “The Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries embrace over 4,500 square miles of ocean just outside the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco, California.”…
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