William J. Douros, Superintendent
Monterey Bay National Marine
William J. Douros has served as Superintendent of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary since January 1998. In 1985, immediately after graduating with a Master’s degree in Marine Ecology from U.C. Santa Barbara, he began working for, and for seven years managed, Santa Barbara County’s Energy Division, which regulates offshore oil and gas development in that county. Mr. Douros has performed well over 500 research dives. His past work and education experience combine coastal policy, marine science and operational management.