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Protecting Species and Places

The Protecting Species and Places (PSP) Program was formed by NOAA Fisheries and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to build partnerships in linking and aligning place-based and species-based conservation efforts within U.S. waters and beyond.

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An oceanic whitetip shark swims in the middle of the ocean. An oceanic whitetip shark swims near the surface of the water. Photo courtesy of John Carlson.
A person in waders in the water checking crab traps. Veteran intern Antonio Jones at an oyster farm in Drayton Harbor, Washington, checking traps for European Invasive Green Crab. Credit: Northwest Straits Commission
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