Follow Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings.

The advisory council acts as a liaison between the local community and the sanctuary, and was authorized by the same Act that created the sanctuary in 1990. The first council meeting took place in February 1992. Since then, the council has played an important role in providing advice and recommendations to the sanctuary. The advisory council meets six times a year. Members represent boating, conservation and environment, diving, education and outreach, South Florida ecosystem restoration, fishing (commercial and recreational), elected county government, submerged cultural resources, research and monitoring, tourism and the community at large. To connect with a representative, visit floridakeys.noaa.gov/sac/members.html