The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for five seats on its advisory council.

The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent.

The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: research (primary and alternate); citizen-at-large (primary and alternate); marine resources committee (primary).

Applications are due Dec. 31. To receive an application kit or for more information, contact Karlyn Langjahr, sanctuary advisory coordinator, via e-mail at: Karlyn.Langjahr@noaa.gov.