National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

From a variety of marine mammals to marine plants, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa protects some of the most diverse marine life in the National Marine Sanctuary System. The sanctuary also protects extensive coral reefs, deep water reefs, hydrothermal vent communities, and rare marine archaeological resources, and important fishing grounds are also found within its boundaries. The beautiful wildlife can be enjoyed by diving, snorkeling, and fishing in these waters. To learn more about this sanctuary, visitors should stop by the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center.