South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
A series of port meetings continues in July and August, 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 Council’s scientific webinar series continues in July with a presentation on the importance of recruitment in reef fish fisheries for maintaining healthy stocks.
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.
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet June 10-14, 2024 in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida to address federal fishery management issues.
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 Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is soliciting scientists interested in
serving on its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC).
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.
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.
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.
Interested in federal fisheries management and want to become more involved? Apply now for open seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s advisory panels.
