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Works
by Famed Nature Photographers Offer Glimpse
into Mysteries of America’s Marine Sanctuaries
National Geographic Theater at Hearst Castle
hosts display through September 30
SAN
SIMEON, CA— In celebration of the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s
tenth anniversary, a new extensive photo essay
depicting scenes from the nation’s 13
national marine sanctuaries (NMS) is on display
at the National Geographic Theater at Hearst
Castle through September 30, 2002.
This Marine Sanctuary Traveling Exhibit, from
National Geographic, was photographed by world-renowned
nature photographers including David Doubilet,
Flip Nicklin, Charles Gurche, Kevin Schafer
and Jeff Foote. Images feature Channel Islands
NMS sea anemones, bands of migrating sea lions
at Monterey Bay NMS and snorkelers enjoying
the Florida Keys NMS.
“For many people, the riches of our marine
environment still remain out of reach or out
of view,” said a trustee of the Marine
Sanctuary Program. “This exhibit allows
the public a glimpse of our nation's rich,
diverse marine habitats and teaches them more
about the National Marine Sanctuary Program.”
The NMS Program is a federal designation under
the jurisdiction of NOAA, the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration. The goals
of the NMS Program include protecting biological
and cultural resources, researching the marine
ecosystem, and informing the public of the
marvels of our marine resources. California’s
Monterey Bay NMS is the nation’s largest
such reserve that exists to protect the ecosystem
and to educate people of the marvels of this
marine resource.
Also on National Geographic Theater’s
agenda is a free public sneak preview of the
Bruce Reitherman film, “Living Edens:
Big Sur, California’s Wild Coast”
on September 7 at the National Geographic
Theater at Hearst Castle. Slated to air on
PBS in 2003, the film is narrated by Sally
Kellerman. Reservations are required as seating
is limited. Call 805-927-2145.
The exhibit and parking are free. The Theater
lobby is open daily from 8:15 a.m. until 6
p.m. “Hearst Castle – Building the
Dream” can be seen every 45 minutes daily
on the five-story screen at the National Geographic
Theater Hearst Castle. Call the theater at
927-6811 for details. More information is
available at www.ngtheater.com.
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