South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

The South Atlantic Bite

Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet next week to discuss a broad variety of federal fisheries management topics. The meeting will be held at the Shores Resort & Spa, 2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118 and is open to the public and available via webinar as it occurs.

The South Atlantic Bite

Spring fishing is off to a great start this year, and beginning Wednesday, May 1st, fishermen have the opportunity to harvest species in the shallow water grouper management complex in federal waters in the South Atlantic.

The South Atlantic Bite

Each of the eight regional fishery management councils in the U.S. has a Scientific and Statistical Committee, responsible for reviewing the scientific basis of council management plans and actions and to develop fishing level recommendations in accordance with national fisheries management guidelines. The SSC consists of biologists, stock assessment scientists, and others knowledgeable about the technical aspect of fisheries in the region.

The South Atlantic Bite

This week’s SA Bite newsletter is out now! Check it out for more info on Mackerel Port Meetings that begin next week in NC from Wilmington to Manteo, sign up now to attend and share your perspectives and vision for the future of these important fisheries. The Bite also includes additional info on the SAFMC Seminar Series on Acoustic Detection Research; open advisory panel seats; Best Fishing Practices workshops, and other fish news.

SAFMC Recruitment Announcement: Inflation Reduction Act and Climate Response Projects Coordinator

This contract position will serve as a Project Coordinator to oversee the development of projects submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service for funds allocated to regional fishery management councils from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The position will oversee day to day management of climate-related projects pursued through the IRA funding and in response to the East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning. As projects near completion, the position will work with management staff to implement the results of funded projects.