Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory CouncilOpen Council Seats – Spring 2026 Recruitment

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NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries regards the involvement of communities and the development of a stewardship ethic as vitally important to the successful conservation of sanctuary resources. Advisory council
members help accomplish this goal by serving as liaisons between sanctuary staff and various communities and users connected to the sanctuary environment. We are looking for highly motivated people willing and
able to volunteer their time to help us connect and work constructively with the diverse interests, users, and communities that have a stake in the resources of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Submerged Cultural Resources:
● Affiliation with submerged cultural resource organizations active in communities near the sanctuary;
● Ability and willingness to communicate with multiple organizations and the broader community in the sanctuary region;
● Familiarity with cultural resource conservation and resource issues and management approaches affecting the sanctuary;