Caretakers of God's Creation

October 23 is National Marine Sanctuary Day. Among other things, in the last year the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has: removed 250 tons of marine debris from Neah Bay, including 15 fire extinguishers; facilitated the efforts of 2,000 recreational divers, resulting in removal of 36,000 tons of debris; and hosted 1,173 students in workshops teaching how to make remotely operated vehicles that can be used in marine research.