New name for expanded Farallones reflects new boundaries, opportunities
The expansion of Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones national marine sanctuaries off northern California takes effect today, following a 45-day period of Congressional review. The expansion will help protect the region’s marine and coastal habitats, biological resources and special ecological features.
![Fish atop a coral reef in NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Northern California. (NOAA) (Image credit: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, coral, fish) Fish atop a coral reef in NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Northern California. (NOAA)](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/legacy/image/2019/Jun/CordellBank2.jpg?itok=ffuSljK0)
Fish atop a coral reef in NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Northern California. (NOAA) (Image credit: Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, coral, fish)