South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

The South Atlantic Bite

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 […]

Game Warden Lucas Barnard and Staff Sergeant William Ladue Receive SAFMC Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award

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 […]

King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in Florida and South Carolina

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 […]

SAFMC Meeting September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC

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 […]

The South Atlantic Bite

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 […]

The South Atlantic Bite

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 […]

The South Atlantic Bite

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 Bite

The Council’s scientific webinar series continues in July with a presentation on the importance of recruitment in reef fish fisheries for maintaining healthy stocks.