The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill eight primary seats and one alternate seat on its advisory council.
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill eight primary seats and one alternate seat on its advisory council.
The advisory council ensures public participation in sanctuary matters and provides advice to sanctuary management.
“The members of our advisory council represent an extremely important element of our community,” said Malia Chow, marine sanctuary superintendent.
The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: citizen-at-large (primary); conservation (primary); education (primary); Honolulu County (primary); Lanai Island (primary); Molokai Island (primary and alternate); Native Hawaiian (primary); and ocean recreation (primary).
Applications are due Aug. 31.
To receive an application kit or for more information, contact council coordinator Shannon Ruseborn at Shannon.Ruseborn@noaa.gov, 725-5905 or visit the sanctuary website at http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/council/council_app_accepting.html.