Seabirds aren't the only birds that rely on national marine sanctuaries. For shorebirds like this black oystercatcher in NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, sanctuaries are home. Black oystercatchers patrol the intertidal zone, looking for mussels and other shellfish. They find open mussels, jab that long bill in, and extract the contents for a hearty seafood meal. (Photo: Robert Schwemmer/NOAA)
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