If you have not had a chance to follow the story of the recently designated Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary, click here to check out this great story from CBS This Morning. Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects the remnants of over 100  World War One era wooden steamships about an hour south of the nation's capitol. The National Marine Sanctuary designation resulted from the collaborative efforts of a wide array of organizations, and the ACA was proud to be a supportive partner throughout the process. 

If you are interested, NOAA is recruiting members for the Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. Click here to learn more and apply!