A diver explores the reefs of Rose Atoll. They have pink fins on with a blue scuba tank. They are holding a camera. The reef is beige and jagged.

Rose Atoll Marine

National Monument

Lat: -14.545293

Long: -168.15592

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Rose Atoll Marine National Monument! Established on January 6, 2009, by President George W. Bush, Presidential Proclamation 8337 gave the secretary of the interior management responsibility for the monument in consultation with the secretary of commerce. This prohibits commercial fishing within the monument, but gives the secretary of commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, primary responsibility for managing fishery-related activities. The proclamation further provides that the secretary of commerce initiate the process to add the marine areas of the monument to the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

On January 16, 2009, the secretary of the interior delegated his management responsibilities for the monument to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through Secretary’s Order 3284. The USFWS works in partnership with NOAA and the government of American Samoa to carry out the requirements of the presidential proclamation and secretary’s order.

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Safety Policies

For emergencies: 911

Rose Atoll Marine National Monument