What is the area of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary?

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompasses an area of approximately 6,094 square kilometers (2,353 square miles). It stretches from the mouth of Pajaro River in Santa Cruz County to the south side of Point Lobos in Monterey County, forming a horseshoe-shaped stretch along the Central California coastline. The sanctuary includes a diverse range of marine habitats, from rocky shores and kelp forests to sandy beaches, deep offshore waters, and submarine canyons.