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{{Short description|Marine sanctuary in southeastern Lake Ontario}}
{{Short description|Marine sanctuary in southeastern Lake Ontario}}
{{Infobox protected area
 
| name = Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
 
| alt_name =
| iucn_category = V
| photo = File:Tibbetts Point Light.PNG
| photo_alt =
| photo_caption = [[Tibbetts Point Light]] in [[Cape Vincent, New York|Cape Vincent]], [[New York (state)|New York]] overlooks the eastern boundary of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary where [[Lake Ontario]] meets the [[St. Lawrence River]].
| photo_width = 300px
| map =
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| location = Southeastern [[Lake Ontario]] off [[New York (state)|New York]]
| nearest_city =
| coords = {{coord|43|31|N|76|44|W|format=dms|type:landmark_region:US-NY_dim:200000|display=inline,title}}
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| region =
| area_sqmi = 1,722
| established = {{start date and age|2024|9|6}}
| visitation_num =
| visitation_year =
| governing_body = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]] [[Office of National Marine Sanctuaries]]
| world_heritage_site =
| url = https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/press/lake-ontario/
}}
[[File:2024 Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary map.PNG|thumb|350px|A 2024 map of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.]]
The '''Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary'''<ref name=lakeontario>{{Cite web |title=Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/ |access-date=October 14, 2024 |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov}}</ref> is a [[National Marine Sanctuary]] in the waters of the [[United States]] in southeastern [[Lake Ontario]] off the coast of [[New York (state)|New York]]. It was designated on September&nbsp;6,&nbsp;2024, by the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] (NOAA).<ref name=ceremony>{{cite web |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/celebrate.html |title=Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Designation Ceremony |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> It protects the area's maritime cultural history, including historic [[shipwreck]]s, and areas of great cultural, historical, and spiritual importance to [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] peoples of the [[Haudenosaunee Confederacy]].<ref name=lakeontario/><ref name=about>{{cite web |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/about/ |title=About Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref><ref name=pressrelease6June2024>{{cite web |url=https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/biden-harris-administration-designates-new-national-marine-sanctuary-in-new-york-state |title=Biden-Harris Administration designates new national marine sanctuary in New York state |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=June 5, 2024 |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> It offers opportunities for research, community engagement, education and outreach activities, and maritime-heritage-related [[tourism]].<ref name=lakeontario/><ref name=about/><ref name=pressrelease6June2024/>
The '''Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary'''<ref name=lakeontario>{{Cite web |title=Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/ |access-date=October 14, 2024 |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov}}</ref> is a [[National Marine Sanctuary]] in the waters of the [[United States]] in southeastern [[Lake Ontario]] off the coast of [[New York (state)|New York]]. It was designated on September&nbsp;6,&nbsp;2024, by the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] (NOAA).<ref name=ceremony>{{cite web |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/celebrate.html |title=Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Designation Ceremony |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> It protects the area's maritime cultural history, including historic [[shipwreck]]s, and areas of great cultural, historical, and spiritual importance to [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] peoples of the [[Haudenosaunee Confederacy]].<ref name=lakeontario/><ref name=about>{{cite web |url=https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/lake-ontario/about/ |title=About Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref><ref name=pressrelease6June2024>{{cite web |url=https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/biden-harris-administration-designates-new-national-marine-sanctuary-in-new-york-state |title=Biden-Harris Administration designates new national marine sanctuary in New York state |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=June 5, 2024 |website=sanctuaries.noaa.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> It offers opportunities for research, community engagement, education and outreach activities, and maritime-heritage-related [[tourism]].<ref name=lakeontario/><ref name=about/><ref name=pressrelease6June2024/>


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