The NANOOS members listed below represent organizations and interests of different regions and sectors, including tribal, federal, state and local governments, research, education, industry, and non-profit. One representative from each NANOOS member organization sits on the NANOOS Governing Council. Duties of Governing Council (GC) members include providing oversight and policy guidance at the annual GC meetings as well as to actively promote NANOOS both within and beyond the NANOOS region.