Your National Marine Sanctuary System is filled with spectacular opportunities to play beside, above, on, in, and under the water. #DidYouKnow that playing offers a variety of benefits other than just enjoyment? These benefits include learning social skills and bonding, developing physical coordination, strengthening creativity and other mental skills, practicing natural behaviors important as survival skills for adults, and managing stress. Learn about the surprisingly ancient roots of your favorite watery pastimes and the benefits of water recreation: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/50/were-all-wet.html (Image description: A young girl wearing a Haku lei, or flower crown, catching a wave. Credit: Bruce Sudweeks - 2020 GIYS Photo Contest 1st Place Winner: Sanctuary Recreation) #SaveSpectacular #EarthIsBlue #RecreateResponsibly #NOAA #Snorkeling #Underwater #Recreation #NationalMarineSanctuary #Play #Fun #Outdoors #Wildlife #Explore #Ocean #Sea #Conservation #History