The Federal Government just announced the 225 charter members of the National System of Marine Protected Areas. The process allowed for nominations, followed by a 30 day comment period (only 26 comments were received – SEAFA submitted comments). In Alaska, the following areas are listed in the National System of Marine Protected Areas: (Marine areas only)
Glacier Bay National Park (whole park boundaries)
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
Artic National Wildlife Refuge
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge