Community and Partnerships

A group of individuals gathered in front of a backdrop smiling for a group photo.
The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council (RAC) is a community-based advisory group consisting of representatives from various constituencies, providing a public forum for community consultation and deliberation on resource management issues. Photo: Sara Wood/NOAA

Partnerships and community engagement are central to the success of the national marine sanctuaries throughout the Pacific Islands Region. Communities and partners assist NOAA in fulfilling their mandate outlined in the National Marine Sanctuaries Act through a range of agreements.

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa