NOAA is seeking public comment on the proposal to revise the list of special use permits applicable in national marine sanctuaries. NOAA proposes to modify three of the five existing categories and to add two new categories of special use permits: recreational diving near the USS Monitor and fireworks displays. Comments must be received on or before March 18, 2013. For more information, view the Federal Register notice here, or contact Vicki Wedell, National Permit Coordinator, at Vicki.Wedell@noaa.gov.

NOAA has begun a public process to review the boundaries for its Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank national marine sanctuaries off northern California. The agency is soliciting public comments on this boundary review through March 1. For further information or to submit comments on this proposed action, please visit farallones.noaa.gov/manage/northern_area.html

Volunteer

Volunteers help to ensure marine sanctuaries remain America's underwater treasures for future generations. Through their efforts, volunteers contribute over 100,000 hours of annual service to the sanctuaries in areas of research, monitoring, enforcement, education and outreach, and management advisory. Click here to find out how you can volunteer.

Internships

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries headquarters office offers internships year-round in various departments. Click here to find out more!

Advisory Councils
A Sanctuary Advisory Council is a community-based advisory group consisting of representatives from various user groups, government agencies and the public at large.