Availability of Seats for the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

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The ONMS is seeking applicants for the following new seats on the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary advisory council (council): Recreational/Commercial Fishing seat, Recreational Dive seat, and an Economic Development seat. Applicants are also being sought to fill existing seats for the following vacant seats: Heritage Tourism seat, Citizen-at-Large seat, Recreational Diving seat, Education seat, Archaeological Research seat, Maritime Museum seat, Youth seat, and Conservation seat. Applicants are chosen based upon their particular expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying; community and professional affiliations; philosophy regarding the protection and management of marine resources; and possibly the length of residence in the area affected by the sanctuary. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve 2-year terms, pursuant to the council's Charter.