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NEWS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2018 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net [hr] Upcoming Meetings Will Address Federal Fisheries Management Issues Advisory panels provide grassroots input; Cobia Stock ID Workshop; Scientists convene in May   Fishermen and others interested in federal fishery management issues will want to mark their calendars for upcoming…

NEWS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2018 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net [hr] Council Delays Changes to Atlantic Cobia Management           Fishery managers to wait for Stock ID Workshop preliminary results available in June   After reviewing public comment and considering various management alternatives and timing, members of the South Atlantic Fishery…

NEWS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2018 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net [hr] Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fishery Advisory Panels; Workgroup New System Management Plan Workgroup formed to address managed areas   The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is currently soliciting applicants for open advisory panel seats as well as positions…

NEWS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2018 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net [hr] Council Seeks Input on Proposed Changes for Atlantic Cobia Management Public hearings scheduled via webinar with listening stations; written comment period open   Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are soliciting public input on proposed management changes…