Questionnaire

1. What area does the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompass? 2. Is this marine area federally protected or just state protected? 3. How many national marine sanctuaries are administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration? 4. Why are marine protected areas important? 5. What is the name of their land based equivalent? 6. What do marine protected areas protect? 7. What are some the protected areas geographically like? 8. What are some of the animals that are being researched? 9. Who is the director of the research programs at the Aquarium? 10. What is the main message of the Aquarium and their activities?