Over 30,000 comments express support of proposed marine sanctuary

– More than 30,000 people expressed their support for the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, according to an analysis of comments submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and posted on regulations.gov. The 83 day public comment period, part of NOAA's scoping process for the sanctuary designation, ended on Jan. 31.

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