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Community News/Calendar Announcement July 17, 2025 Contact: Tishma Patel, tishma.patel@noaa.gov Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Advisory Councils to meet on July 24, 2025 The Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries advisory councils will meet on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. PT. Members of the public may attend either on-site or virtually via Google Meet. The council will receive reports from the acting superintendent of Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries and from the superintendent of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The council will also receive two presentations, the first is regarding social dimensions of ocean access and marine protected areas across California's coastal counties and the second is about the Ocean Protection Council’s draft strategic plan. A public comment period is scheduled for 12:05 to 12:15 p.m. PT. Visit https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_meetings.html for the meeting agenda and details. The meeting will be held at the Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965. It will also be accessible virtually via the joining information below: Joint GFNMS/CBNMS Advisory Council Meeting July 24, 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Time zone: PT (Pacific) Location:Bay Model Visitor Center, Sausalito Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yhc-bkkp-szn Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6280 PIN: 744 905 957# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wnb-ivjj-amv?pin=7624783918904
Sanctuary Advisory Councils advise sanctuary superintendents on priority issues and connect local communities with sanctuaries, while providing opportunities for information exchange on issues affecting the health of sanctuary ecosystems. Council meetings are an opportunity for the public to comment on sanctuary activities and inform the councils’ recommendations. Non-governmental members represent a variety of interests including fishing activities, conservation, research, communities, education, and maritime activities. Government seats include the National Parks Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and U.S. Coast Guard. The meeting agendas are available at https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_meetings.html For questions, contact Council Coordinator Tishma Patel at tishma.patel@noaa.gov From Washington state to the Gulf of America and from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Islands, the National Marine Sanctuary System protects 18 underwater parks spanning over 629,000 square miles of ocean and Great Lakes waters. By investing in innovative solutions, we strengthen these iconic places to address 21st-century challenges while supporting America's commerce and tourism. These unique locations inspire people to visit, value, and steward our nation’s iconic ocean and Great Lakes waters.
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