Posted on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
STATEWIDE
Whale sanctuary names advisory panel members
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has selected seven new primary members and eight alternates to serve on its sanctuary advisory council.
"The sanctuary is extremely excited about the selection of these new members," sanctuary superintendent Naomi McIntosh said in a statement. "We look forward to working with them to continue to develop program efforts that enhance protection for Hawaii's humpback whales."
The new advisory council members are:
Business commerce: Jim Coon, Maui; Stephen Juarez, Maui (alternate).
Citizen at large: Dave Hoffman O'ahu; Jill Komoto, Big Island (alternate).
Commercial shipping: Dale Hazlehurst, O'ahu; William Anonsen, O'ahu (alternate).
Conservation: Lou Herman, O'ahu; Robin Newbold, O'ahu (alternate).
Ocean recreation: Teri Leicher, Big Island; Terry O'Halloran, O'ahu (alternate).
Tourism: Mike Stanton, Big Island; Richard Brunner, Maui (alternate).
Whale-watching: Reginald White, O'ahu, Joan Varawa, Lana'i (alternate).
Native Hawaiian: Trisha Watson, O'ahu (alternate).
