NOAA Greater Farallones Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants; application deadline extended until June 19, 2026

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June 5, 2026

NOAA’s Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for open seats on their respective Sanctuary Advisory Councils. The councils ensure public participation in sanctuary management and provide advice to the sanctuary superintendent.

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: 

  • Community at Large - San Francisco/San Mateo (primary and alternate)
  • Community-at-Large Marin (primary and alternate)
  • Community at Large - Mendocino/Sonoma (alternate)
  • Conservation (primary and alternate)
  • Maritime Commercial Activities (primary)
  • Maritime Recreational Activities (primary and alternate)
  • Commercial Fishing (primary and alternate)
  • Research (primary and alternate)

The application period opened on May 11, 2026. The application period will be extended from June 5 to June 19, 2026 to allow more time for applications. Completed applications are due by June 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Applications received or postmarked after June 19, 2026 will not be considered. For more information, including a copy of the application, please visit https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_recruitment.html or contact Tishma Patel, Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Advisory Council Coordinator, at Tishma.Patel@noaa.gov or (415) 970-5252.

 Selected applicants should expect to serve a three-year term. Advisory council members also serve as liaisons to their represented communities. Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary’s Advisory Council is composed of 10 non-governmental, voluntary members representing commercial fishing, conservation, education, maritime activities, research, youth, and the community-at-large. The advisory council also includes governmental seats representing the California Natural Resources Agency, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA Fisheries, National Park Service, United States Coast Guard, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 3,295 square miles of marine waters off the northern and central California coast. It supports an abundance of life, including many threatened and endangered species. Check out the website frequently for updates on how you can help take care of your underwater treasures!

Contact: Tishma Patel, tishma.patel@noaa.gov


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