Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Welcome to the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary - Advisory Council web site. Here you'll discover the marine life and extraordinary habitats that make up your nation's marine sanctuaries and our continuing efforts to conserve these ocean and coastal treasures.

shearwater bird The National Marine Sanctuaries provide a unique opportunity for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop community partnerships by supporting Sanctuary Advisory Councils (SAC). The role of the council is to provide advice to the sanctuary superintendent on the designation and/or operation of a national marine sanctuary. All fourteen sites in the sanctuary system have an advisory council.

About the Advisory Council

The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is a community based body that was established in 2001. Council seats are occupied by members representing research, conservation, maritime activities, fishing, education, the community at-large, as well as federal agency partners. Individual council members act as liaisons between the Sanctuary and their constituent groups. Please feel free to reach the council member representing your area of interest by attending a SAC meeting, or by contacting the SAC Coordinator.

The council holds a minimum of four regular meetings per year, and an annual retreat in the summer. Meetings are open to the public and we invite all to attend. Please check sanctuary calendar for upcoming meeting dates, times and locations.


picture of the sac group