Connecting with our Community

As a voice for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, we engage the public through outreach and education programs that increase awareness of the most pressing issues facing the sanctuary.

Education and Outreach

We aim to foster a deep connection between the community and our precious marine ecosystems through our dedicated community engagement efforts. Our free public programs, educational initiatives, sustainable seafood events and permanent signage along the Savannah waterfront have brought the sanctuary’s wonders to life for countless individuals. Additionally, our targeted programming has shone a spotlight on the endangered North Atlantic right whale and Gray’s Reef’s vital role as part of their winter calving ground.

Sanctuary Visitor Center

Located in downtown Savannah, Georgia, the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Discovery Center features interactive exhibits for you to explore the wonders of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Visitors can learn about the live-bottom habitats teeming with ocean life, take virtual dives, and learn their personal role in protecting one of our nation’s remarkable underwater treasures. The Discovery Store presented by Coastal Heritage Society welcomes you to support your sanctuary with ocean- and Earth-friendly toys, gifts, and books.