South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Applications due November 8, 2024 Become more involved in federal fisheries management by applying now for open seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s advisory panels. Advisory panels inform and advise the Council in developing federal fishery management plans and amendments. Upcoming issues to be addressed by advisory panels include: information gathered during King […]
Evaluating Climate-Driven Distribution and Habitat Changes in South Atlantic Fisheries The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC or Council) seeks proposals to updatespecies distributions, fishery distributions, and Essential Fish Habitat designations for speciesmanaged under the Snapper Grouper, Coastal Migratory Pelagics, and Dolphin Wahoo FisheryManagement Plans. Proposal Submission Deadline: November 15, 2024 Background Climate change presents […]
Newsworthy Notes – September 26th, 2024 Reminder! King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in Florida and South Carolina Fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries will have a unique opportunity to share their perspectives and vision for the future of these fisheries as a series of port meetings continues next week along Florida’s east coast […]
September 20th, 2024 Two nominees were selected to receive the 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council during the Council’s quarterly meeting this week in Charleston, South Carolina. The annual award was presented to Game Warden Lucas Barnard with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Staff […]
A series of port meetings continues in late September and October, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future. The port meetings are being hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries […]
Meeting materials and online public comment form now available Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC to address federal fishery management issues. The meeting begins on Monday, September 16th at 1:30 p.m. and continues through noon on Friday at the Town and Country Inn and Suites, 2008 Savannah […]
Newsworthy Notes – August 29, 2024 Council to Meet September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC Register now to attend via webinar; meeting materials are available online on Friday, Aug 30th The next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is scheduled for September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC. The meeting will be held at the Town & Country […]
Newsworthy Notes – August 1st, 2024 Reminder: King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Scheduled for SC Next Week A series of port meetings continues in South Carolina next week in Murrells Inlet and Charleston. These meetings provide a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision […]
Newsworthy Notes – July 23rd, 2024 Apply Now for Open Advisory Panel Seats Applications due August 12th Get involved in the federal fishery management process by applying for open advisory panel seats. Advisory panel members provide information and recommendations and play a key role in the fishery management process. The Council is soliciting applicants for the […]
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for a citizen science and several fisheries advisory panels.
