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Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Advisory Councils to meet on May 15, 2026 NOAA’s Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries advisory councils will meet on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT. Members of the public may attend either on-site or virtually via Google Meet. The council will receive a report from the acting superintendent of Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. The council will also receive a presentation focusing on Sanctuary Watch, an online tool that highlights conditions in sanctuaries over time. A public comment period is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. 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 Red Barn Classroom, 75 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. It will also be accessible virtually via the joining information below: Joint GFNMS/CBNMS Advisory Councils Meeting May 15, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Time zone: PT (Pacific) Location: The Red Barn Classroom 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
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