South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
In this SAFMC Feature article, we explore the Council’s efforts to reduce release mortality – from management measures and scientific research to the grassroots Best Fishing Practices campaign. Discover how Council staff, fishermen, scientists, and trusted fishing community ambassadors are working together to improve the survival of released fish and promote sustainable fishing practices throughout the South Atlantic.
In this SAFMC Feature article, we explore a new two-part Resilient Fisheries project that examined how ecosystem information is currently used across the nation’s eight Fishery Management Councils. The project identifies opportunities for the South Atlantic Council to better connect existing information on ocean conditions, climate, habitats, and food webs to fisheries management decisions-helping build a more resilient approach to managing fisheries in a changing ocean.
In this SAFMC Feature article, we explore the story behind the Council’s Citizen Science Program—from the need that inspired its creation to the collaborative partnerships and innovative projects that have shaped its success. Discover how fishermen, scientists, and managers are working together to improve fisheries science, strengthen trust, and help inform the future of South Atlantic fisheries.
In this feature article, we highlight the voices behind the What It Means to Me project, where fishermen share their personal connections to South Atlantic fisheries and their perspectives on stewardship and involvement. Through honest conversations about best fishing practices, public participation, and the importance of engagement, these stories reinforce a central message: sustainable fisheries depend on fishermen showing up, staying informed, and taking an active role in the process.
In this SAFMC Feature Article, we break down a few frequently asked questions about how best to take care of a fish after the fight.
In this SAFMC Feature Article, we take a deep dive into the importance of the diverse habitat found in the South Atlantic, and the history of actions taken by the Council to help protect it.
Dolphin, Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi or Dorado – regardless of the name, Dolphin are one of the most popular fish targeted by both recreational and commercial fishermen. Dolphin are managed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council in federal waters along the U.S. Atlantic coast. The high demand for Dolphin and recent concerns over user conflicts, highly variable availability, and international harvest, has sparked the need to consider a more flexible and adaptive management approach. Learn more about Dolphin management and how fishery managers are collaborating to address these challenges.
This feature article dives into the ins and outs of shark depredation in the South Atlantic.
Size matters – especially when it comes to fisheries management. A new collaborative project SMILE (Size Matters: Innovative Length Estimate) is now underway in the Florida Keys to help collect information about fish lengths.
