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Five individuals stand next to each other holding a ribbon that reads: Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.

OR&R Supports Designation of Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary

SEPT. 16, 2024 — On September 6, over 300 people gathered at the William S. Cahill Pier in Oswego, New York to witness and celebrate the designation of Southeastern Lake Ontario as the nation’s 16th national marine sanctuary.

Response vessels assist a wrecked fishing vessel.

OR&R Supports Coast Guard Salvage of Historic Fishing Vessel in Maine

SEPT. 16, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Northern New England recently completed a salvage operation of a historic sardine fishing vessel that sank in Maine during a January 2024 nor'easter. William Whitmore, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator for Sector Northern New England provided guidance to the USCG during the response and salvage efforts.

NOAA Supports U.S - Taiwan Coast Guard Marine Environmental Response Group Symposium

SEPT. 16, 2024 — On September 4, NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator for the Pacific Islands, Ruth Yender, participated in the 2024 U.S.-Taiwan Coast Guard Marine Environmental Response Group Online Symposium Program. The objective of the symposium was to deepen the cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. in marine environmental response by providing an opportunity for dialogue and enhancing understanding of each other.