Council Vacancies

There are no council vacancies at this time.

For more information on the advisory council, or if you have any questions about the process, please contact monitor@noaa.gov.

More information about sanctuary advisory councils is available on the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries website.

National marine sanctuary advisory councils are community-based advisory groups established to provide advice and recommendations to the superintendents of the national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments. Councils also serve as liaisons between their constituents in the community and sanctuaries. Sanctuary advisory councils provide advice about sanctuary operations and projects, including education and outreach, research and science, regulations and enforcement, and management planning. They are particularly critical in helping a sanctuary during the designation process for new sanctuaries and the management plan review process for established sites. The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in 2005 and plays a critical role in connecting local communities with the sanctuary.

Duties of the council include:

• Providing advice and recommendations to the superintendent regarding management of the sanctuary drawing upon the expertise of its members and other sources
• Serving as liaisons between their communities and the sanctuary by keeping sanctuary staff informed of issues and concerns, as well as performing outreach to their respective communities on the sanctuary's behalf
• Serving as a forum for consultation and deliberation among its members and as a source of consensus advice to the superintendent

For more information about applying for Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council, reach out to the Advisory Council Coordinator

For more information on the application process, or if you need to request that we mail you an application kit, please contact monitor@noaa.gov.