NOAA’s Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants to serve on its volunteer advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent.
The Gray’s Reef Sanctuary Advisory Council is composed of 21 members who represent a variety of community interests, including fishing, diving, conservation, science, education, tourism, state agencies, federal agencies, and the public-at-large. The sanctuary is currently accepting applications for the following 2 seats (each for a three-year term):
● Citizen-At-Large
● Education (University)

Applicants do not necessarily need prior personal experience within the sanctuary, but they should have familiarity and affiliation with key representatives of their constituent community and be very familiar with their constituents' regional interests and how they relate to, or benefit, the management of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Anyone with the desire and qualifications to effectively represent their respective community’s interests in the management of the sanctuary is encouraged to apply, regardless of the applicant's geographic location within the region.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 26, 2026. Applications received or postmarked after 11:59 p.m. on April 26, 2026, will not be considered. For more information, including a copy of the application, please visit the Gray’s Reef Sanctuary Advisory Council recruitment webpage at
https://graysreef.noaa.gov/management/advisory-council/recruitment.html or contact Scott Kathey, Advisory Council Coordinator at [email protected] or 912-598-2381.

The Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council actively recruits for new members when positions are available.

Contact:
Scott Kathey, 912-598-2381, [email protected]