There shall be a Sea Grant Advisory Panel consisting of 17 members as provided in Sections 6232, 6233, and 6234. The advisory panel shall do all of the following:
- (a) Review all applications for funding under this section and make recommendations based upon the priorities it establishes.
- (b) Periodically review progress on sea grant research projects subsequent to their approval and funding under this chapter.
- (c) Make recommendations to the Secretary of the Resources Agency with respect to the implementation of this section.