Availability of Seats for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council

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The ONMS is seeking applications for both primary and alternate members of the following seats on its Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (council): Native Hawaiians, Fishing, Education, Research, Honolulu County, Hawaii County, Maui County, and Kauai County. 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. Additionally, for the first time, the ONMS is seeking to fill a non-voting youth/student seat and alternate seat to represent the youth segment of the community, defined as ages 14-17. The interest and enthusiasm of youth under the age of 18 is very important to the sanctuary; these students are our future generation of ocean stewards and leaders. The ONMS wishes to foster and facilitate these links with youth in sanctuary communities and has added a non-voting youth seat to the advisory council. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve 2-year terms, pursuant