Sanctuary Advisory Council Recruitment

A basket star is an unusual looking sea star that has a mass of twisting and turning arms. — Photo: NOAA

We are currently accepting applications for seven positions on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS) Advisory Council. The available seats are:

Conservation - alternate position
Education - primary and alternate positions
Fishing - primary position
Maritime Recreation - primary position
Tourism and Economic Development - primary and alternate positions

The deadline for applications is Monday, February 16, 2026.

Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources. Applicants who are chosen should expect to serve a three-year term. Primary seats represent a certain agency, tribe, user, or stakeholder group. Alternate seats fill a particular seat in the absence of the primary seat.

Please use this application package to complete and submit your application.

For questions please contact Sanctuary Advisory Coordinator, Chris Butler-Minor at chris.butlerminor@noaa.gov or 360.406.2079