Leadership from each of the National Marine Sanctuaries within the system, Sanctuary Advisory Council chairs and representatives from supporting organizations like CMSF gathered in San Francisco for three days of presentations, seminars and information sharing. Rob Lee, presented on the collaboration that resulted in the 360 virtual reality video from Cordell Bank and the educational curriculum that has been created around it. Gavin Chilcott presented an organization overview and summary of current and future funding goals. Maria Brown was on hand as one of the event organizers, a CMSF board member, and also a representative of the Greater Farallones Association.
Left: Gavin Chilcott (CMSF), Center: John Armor (Director of NOAA’a Office of National Marine Sanctuaries), Right: Rob Lee (CMSF)
