Contact: Elizabeth Trueblood (elizabeth.trueblood@noaa.gov)
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary invites public to attend advisory council meeting in Marathon
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in Marathon, Florida. NOAA and ONMS leadership team members will join the meeting, which is open to the public.
The council will receive updates from its two working groups, which will include an opportunity for council input and discussion. In addition, staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute will present updates on their work in sponge restoration in Florida Bay, as well as takeaways from the Florida Keys Marine Science Conference and Workshop. A public comment opportunity will be offered at approximately 2:15 p.m.
An agenda and supporting materials will be posted at https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/sac. For questions or information prior to the meeting, please contact Liz Trueblood (elizabeth.trueblood@noaa.gov). Meeting agendas are subject to change.
WHAT: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST
WHERE: Marathon City Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
The meeting will also be available in real time for listening only via GoToWebinar; register in advance by clicking on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8239034704955013724
To listen by phone call +1 (415) 655-0052 and enter PIN 457-579-141.