Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary In Fair Condition, Facing Emerging Threats
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 16:21
in Biology & Nature
A new NOAA report on the health of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary indicates that the overall condition of the sanctuary's marine life and habitats is fair. The report also identifies several emerging threats to sanctuary resources, including non-indigenous marine species, overfishing, waterborne chemicals from human coastal activities, and increased recreational use of the site.