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Press
Release
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
NOVEMBER 4, 2001
CONTACT:
Matthew Stout
301-713-3125, ext. 173
Appointment of new Deputy Director
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) announced today the appointment of Michael Ian Weiss, former Special Advisor to the Assistant Administrator National Ocean Service, as NMSP Deputy Director effective November 5, 2001.
"Michael offers not only valuable expertise but also a strong commitment to ocean conservation that is needed in this time of rapid growth within the national marine sanctuary system," said NMSP Director Daniel J. Basta. "He has provided valuable assistance to the sanctuaries in areas of particular concern to us including fiber optic cable installations in sanctuary waters, shark feeding, and the development of the Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve operations plan."
Mr. Weiss began his career in NOAA in 1993. Within that time he has received numerous awards and honors for his work with the NMSP on a wide variety of issues. In 2000, he represented the Agency on the President's Council on Environmental Quality. As Deputy Director of the National Marine Sanctuary Program, Mr. Weiss will assist the director in providing oversight and guidance for organizational development and operation of the nation's 13 marine sanctuaries.
NOAA's National Ocean Service manages the National Marine Sanctuary Program. For more information about the National Marine Sanctuary Program, please visit: http://sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov.
