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Community News/Calendar Announcement April 30, 2025 Contact: Tishma Patel, tishma.patel@noaa.gov Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Advisory Councils to meet on May 9, 2025 The Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries advisory councils will hold a meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. PT. Members of the public may attend either on-site or virtually via Google Meet. The council will receive reports from the acting superintendent of Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries and from the superintendent of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The council will also receive two presentations from sanctuary staff reviewing updates on the Tomales Bay marine debris removal and on sanctuary whale ship strike work. A public comment period is scheduled for 12:00-12:10 p.m. PT. Visit https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_meetings.html for the meeting agenda and details. The meeting will be held at the Dance Palace and Community Center, 503 B St, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. It will also be accessible virtually via the joining information below: Joint GFNMS/CBNMS Advisory Council Meeting May 9, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Time zone: PT (Pacific) Location: Dance Palace and Community Center, Point Reyes Station Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yhc-bkkp-szn Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6280 PIN: 744 905 957# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wnb-ivjj-amv?pin=7624783918904 Sanctuary Advisory Councils advise sanctuary superintendents on priority issues and connect local communities with sanctuaries, while providing opportunities for information exchange on issues affecting the health of sanctuary ecosystems. Council meetings are an opportunity for the public to comment on sanctuary activities and inform the councils’ recommendations. Non-governmental members represent a variety of interests including fishing activities, conservation, research, communities, education, and maritime activities. Government seats include the National Parks Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and U.S. Coast Guard. The meeting agendas are available at https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/sac_meetings.html For questions, contact Council Coordinator Tishma Patel at tishma.patel@noaa.gov # # #
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