Americas newest marine sanctuary, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, encompasses the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The monument is bigger than all U.S. national parks combined, yet the majority of this environment has never been seen. Whats in this vast marine conservation area? And what will it take to protect it? Now a month-long scientific expedition led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is headed to find out, as scientists will journey to these remote waters to map the uncharted.
