Whale advisory council members sought

Whale advisory council members sought

Whale advisory council members sought

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for one primary seat and three alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public input into sanctuary matters and provides advice to the sanctuary management.

The sanctuary is currently seeking applicants for the following seats: commercial shipping (alternate), Native Hawaiian (alternate), and youth (primary and alternate).

Applications are due March 31. To receive an application kit or for further information, contact Emily Gaskin via email at Emily.Gaskin@noaa.gov; by phone at 725-5902; or visit hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov. Completed applications should be submitted to: Inouye Regional Center, Attn.: NOS/HIHWNMS/Emily Gaskin, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176, Honolulu, HI 96818.