South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
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.
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.
