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Welcoming New and Returning Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council Appointees

Read the full story: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/jan21/business-advisory-council.html

Introducing our new Business Advisory Council! The council is an opportunity for us to engage with and empower businesses in the protection and management of marine resources.

Specifically, the council brings together experts on key sectors, projects, or issues to provide advice and recommendations to the director related to the management and conservation of sanctuary resources.

The first Business Advisory Council meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 12 to 3pm ET. 

Read the full story: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/jan21/business-advisory-council.html

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The Business Advisory Council represents a wide variety of ocean and coastal interests including recreation, tourism, inclusive access, commercial and recreational fishing, natural and cultural resource management, marketing, and conservation. Under the new charter, the initial focus of the council will be on sustainable recreation and tourism within sanctuaries. Learn more about the work being done with the council: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/ (Photo: Matt McIntosh/NOAA. Image description: A young person reeling in a line on a boat with a smile.)

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Introducing Taishya Adams, Policy Director at Outdoor Afro and newly appointed Business Advisory Council member!

Taishya builds awareness and understanding of environmental issues from our backyards to the wilderness, and engages with policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels to reconnect and reimagine Blackness in the outdoors. Learn more about the council members at: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/members.html

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You’re invited! The first Business Advisory Council meeting will take place virtually tomorrow, January 14, 2021 from 12 to 3pm ET. In 2021, the council will focus on sustainable recreation and tourism within the National Marine Sanctuary System.

Learn more about the work being done with the council: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/jan21/business-advisory-council.html(Photo: Matt McIntosh/NOAA. Image description: Two surfers look over the water at sunset.)