Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary extends 162.5 miles along the Pacific Ocean, covering 3,189 square miles of marine ecosystems and submarine canyons.

Established in 1994, the sanctuary preserves waters that contain approximately two hundred historical shipwrecks documenting maritime navigation along the Olympic Coast.

Four Native American tribes - Hoh, Makah, Quileute, and Quinault - maintain traditional connections to these waters through collaborative management and resource stewardship.

The sanctuary supports multiple recreational activities including sport fishing, shellfish gathering, hiking, camping, surfing, diving, kayaking, and wildlife observation.

Twenty-nine species of marine mammals inhabit these waters, including humpback whales, gray whales, seals, sea lions, and sea otters.

Operator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Website: https://olympiccoast.noaa.gov

GPS coordinates: 47.81742,-124.79134

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15