Conserve Blake Plateau
Protect the Blake Plateau, the world’s largest deep sea coral reef habitat, significant cultural space for the Gullah/Geechee people, and refuge for sea turtles, fish, seabirds and whales.
The Blake Plateau, which holds the world's largest deep sea coral reef habitat, currently sits off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and parts of Florida and are currently unprotected. This can make the area susceptible to harmful mining practices.
As the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries begins its process to update the Gray’s Reef sanctuary management plan, we have a prime opportunity to expand the sanctuary’s boundaries, offering a more holistic look at the entire ocean system and safeguarding key parts of the nearby Blake Plateau.
Surfrider is joined by multiple organizations on this effort, you can learn more and view our coalition partners at https://conserveblakeplateau.org/