# Research Area Within Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-10-14 · Effective 2011-10-14 · 76 FR 63824
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-26633
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 63824
- **Publication date:** 2011-10-14
- **Effective date:** 2011-10-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 070726412-1300-02
## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is creating a research area within Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS, or sanctuary). A research area is a region specifically designed for conducting controlled scientific studies in the absence of certain human activities that could affect the results. NOAA is prohibiting fishing, diving, and stopping a vessel in the research area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/10/14/2011-26633/research-area-within-grays-reef-national-marine-sanctuary)
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