A resolution designating October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

This resolution designates October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to raise public awareness about the National Marine Sanctuary System. It encourages Americans to visit, support, and engage with marine sanctuaries while acknowledging their role in protecting biodiversity, supporting coastal economies, and preserving cultural sites. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the system's ecological and economic value.