Recruitment for Advisory Council members generally occurs once a year. Vacancies and application materials will be posted to this page when they become available.
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants to serve on its volunteer advisory council. The council provides NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries with advice and recommendations on the management of the sanctuary.
The sanctuary will be accepting applications for the following 5 seats (each for a three-year term):
- Commercial Fishing
- Energy
- Recreational Diving
- Recreational Fishing
- Research
The application period opens on Oct. 3, 2025. Applications are due by Oct. 31, 2025.
For further information please email Taylor.Galaviz@noaa.gov or call (409) 203-3012.