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Picture
yourself over 100 miles from land, in
the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. At
times, the seas can be very unforgiving,
and the weather can turn foul in an
instant. But here, in the midst of this
unpredictable Gulf, lie three of the
most beautiful and wild places in all
the world. Manta rays, whale sharks,
coral heads bigger than cars, hundreds
of species of fish and invertebrates...
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Zingula Named
NOAA Environmental Hero
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected Richard “Dick” Zingula, Ph.D., from Houston, Texas as a 2008 Environmental Hero for his support of NOAA’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
NOAA’s Environmental Hero Awards were established in 1995 to commemorate Earth Day by honoring volunteers who help NOAA carry out its mission.
Learn more about Dick Zingula...
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R/V Manta Operates in Puget Sound
 The R/V Manta was officially handed over to the sanctuary in March 2008. While still in Washington, the Manta was put through its paces conducting operations for Olympic Coast National Marne Sanctuary. The Manta will ship east in May and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, FL the first week of June.
View photos...
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Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
4700 Avenue U, Building 216
Galveston, TX 77551
p) 409-621-5151
f) 409-621-1316
flowergarden@noaa.gov
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