Meeting Announcements
Important Note: All meetings are open to the general public, and public comment opportunities are provided. Meeting times and draft agendas are subject to change.
Friday, September 18, 2026
9:30 am - 1:10 pm PT
HYBRID PUBLIC MEETING
In Person
Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Parking
There is complimentary parking in the zoo parking lot for Advisory Council meeting attendees.
Online
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/tpo-ixit-iaj
Or dial: (US) +1 662-626-3525 PIN: 912 912 738#
Meeting and Background Materials
News from around the National Marine Sanctuary System
To Participate Remotely:
- No advance registration is required.
- Captions are available in several languages by using the "Turn on captions" feature found on your Google Meet control panel (circular button with the letters "cc" in a square).
- Please remain muted until ready to speak (circular button with an image of a microphone).
- Chat messages may be sent by clicking on the image of a quote box.
- The facilitator will be sharing their screen throughout the meeting. To adjust your view of other attendees, including those in-person, unpin the presentation from your main screen by hovering over it and clicking on the image of a crossed out pin.
- Additional Google Meet help is available online.
- For technical assistance, please email Julia Chavarry (julia.chavarry@noaa.gov).
Upcoming Meetings
Details will be posted for each of the following public sanctuary advisory council meetings as the event draws near.
- Friday, November 20, 2026 (Ventura County/TBA + online option)