[SEMCO] SBNMS seeking applicants to fill advisory council including new youth seats

[Anne Smrcina]

Contact: Anne Smrcina*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

781-545-8026 ext. 204March 21, 2012

*NOAA'S Stellwagen Bank//National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Advisory 
Council Applicants*

NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants 
for five seats on its advisory council, which ensures public 
participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the 
sanctuary superintendent.

"Each of the members brings a unique perspective to the council based on 
their long experience in the New England area," said Craig MacDonald, 
sanctuary superintendent. "Since its establishment, the council has 
played a vital role in advising the sanctuary and NOAA on critical 
issues. We are very pleased that council members offer their 
considerable talents to help us manage the resources of the Stellwagen 
Bank National Marine Sanctuary."

The sanctuary is accepting applications for one citizen-at-large member; 
two research alternates; and two//youth member and alternate seats.

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 as members 
should expect to serve three-year terms.

The advisory council consists of primary and alternate members 
representing a variety of public interest groups. It also includessix 
governmental seats representing associated state and federal agencies.

Applications are due by April 27/. /To receive an application kit or for 
further information please contact Elizabeth Stokes via e-mail at 
Elizabeth.Stokes at noaa.gov <mailto:Elizabeth.Stokes at noaa.gov>; by phone 
at 781-545-8026 X 201; or by mail at 175 Edward Foster Road, Scituate, 
MA 02066. Application kits can also be downloaded from the sanctuary's 
website athttp://stellwagen.noaa.gov/.

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Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 842 square miles 
of ocean, stretching between Cape Ann and Cape Cod. Renowned for its 
scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the sanctuary supports a rich 
diversity of marine life including 22 species of marine mammals, more 
than 30 species of seabirds, over 60 species of fishes and hundreds of 
marine invertebrates and plants.

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