U.S Code last checked for updates: May 04, 2024
§ 1440.
Research, monitoring, and education
(a)
In general
(b)
Research and monitoring
(1)
In general
The Secretary may—
(A)
support, promote, and coordinate research on, and long-term monitoring of, sanctuary resources and natural processes that occur in national marine sanctuaries, including exploration, mapping, and environmental and socioeconomic assessment;
(B)
develop and test methods to enhance degraded habitats or restore damaged, injured, or lost sanctuary resources; and
(C)
support, promote, and coordinate research on, and the conservation, curation, and public display of, the cultural, archeological, and historical resources of national marine sanctuaries.
(2)
Availability of results
(c)
Education
(1)
In general
(2)
Educational activities
(d)
Interpretive facilities
(1)
In general
(2)
Facility requirement
(e)
Consultation and coordination
(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3214; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2108, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5045; Pub. L. 106–513, § 10, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2388.)
cite as: 16 USC 1440