This series of five educational videos, created in 2010, provides a quick overview of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. A child's voice narrates each video, making the content more relatable to young audiences. English subtitles are included.
Introduction to the Sanctuary
(video at top of page)
An introduction to Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary as it existed in 2010.
Please note the following changes in information since this video was created:
- In 2021, the sanctuary expanded to include 14 more banks. It now covers an area of 160 square miles.
- The 17 banks that now form the sanctuary are located 80-125 miles off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.
- As of 2022, the National Marine Sanctuary System consists of 15 sanctuaries and 2 marine national monuments.
Video Length: 2:48
Credit: FGBNMS
Coral Reefs
An overview of the shallow coral reefs of the Flower Garden Banks and Stetson Bank, and the amazing wildlife that lives there. The health of these reefs is emphasized along with what individuals can do to help keep them healthy.
Please note the following changes in information since this video was created in 2010:
- In 2021, the sanctuary expanded to include 14 more banks. It now covers an area of 160 square miles.
- The 17 banks that now form the sanctuary are located 80-125 miles off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.
Video Length: 2:50
Credit: FGBNMS
Underwater Snowstorm (coral spawning)
The annual mass coral spawning event at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the spawning of other reef animals.
Video Length: 2:03
Credit: FGBNMS
Mantas and Sharks
A look at the beauty and grace of manta rays and sharks, which are often a highlight for divers visiting Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Video Length: 2:12
Credit: FGBNMS
Twilight Zone (mesophotic reefs)
Deep corals, mud volcanos, and brine seeps in the mesophotic zone of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the importance of these areas to overall sanctuary health and the rest of the region.
Please note the following change in information since this video was created in 2010:
- In 2021, the sanctuary expanded to include 14 more banks. It now covers an area of 160 square miles.
Video Length: 2:07
Credit: FGBNMS