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Olympic NP, Washington
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The sanctuary features the Axial Seamount, an active underwater volcano that provides a unique habitat for marine life.
The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary encompasses over 3,188 square miles of marine waters, including kelp forests, rocky reefs, and deep-sea habitats.
It is home to 29 species of marine mammals, including gray whales, orcas, and sea otters.
The area is culturally significant to the indigenous tribes of the region, including the Makah, Quileute, and Hoh tribes, who have lived there for thousands of years.
The sanctuary is a key site for scientific research, contributing to our understanding of oceanographic processes and marine biodiversity.
The sanctuary provides critical habitat for over 100 species of seabirds, including the tufted puffin and the marbled murrelet.
It is one of 15 marine protected areas in the United States, collectively known as the National Marine Sanctuary System.
