Habitat and Ecosystem Advisory Panel

The Council established its Habitat and Ecosystem Advisory Panel (HE AP) to obtain advice on habitat and ecosystem management issues, including recommendations on Essential Fish Habitat policy statements and non-fishing activities that may pose a threat to Essential Fish Habitat. The HE AP’s recommendations are advisory in nature. 

The HE AP comprises 26 members, 16 of which serve on four sub panels, one for each South Atlantic state. Appointees consist of scientists with habitat, biological, ecological, ecosystem, or other relevant expertise; federal and state agency representatives, conservationists, fishermen, and interested constituents.

The HE AP meets twice a year in spring and fall.

Staff Contact

• Kathleen Howington

  Habitat & Ecosystem Scientist

  kathleen.howington@safmc.net