The National Marine Sanctuaries Act requires that each national marine sanctuary review its management plan to:
* Evaluate substantive progress toward implementing management plans and goals;
* Evaluate the effectiveness of site-specific management techniques and strategies;
* Determine necessary revisions to management plans; and,
* Prioritize management objectives.

Information explaining the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary management plan review process is available through the links at the left. All projected dates are estimates subject to change. This information will be updated regularly.