Marianas Trench Marine National Monument

The Marianas Trench Marine National Monument is a United States National Monument created by President George W. Bush by the presidential proclamation no. 8335 on January 6, 2009. The monument includes no dry land area, but protects 95,216 square miles (246,610 km2) of submerged lands and waters in various places in the Mariana Archipelago. The United States could create this monument under international law because the maritime exclusive economic zones of the adjacent Northern Mariana Islands and Guam fall within its jurisdiction.

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List of 38 Heritage Sites in America

The United States is home to a vast array of cultural and natural heritage sites that are of great significance to the country’s history, identity, and landscape. These heritage sites are recognized for their outstanding universal value and are protected by federal and state laws to ensure their preservation for future generations. The list of…