South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils.

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If you are interested in topics discussed during the June 9-13 meeting of the South Atlantic Council but were unable to attend or listen via webinar, information is available from the Council’s website.

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Meeting materials for the June meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are now available from the Council’s website.

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Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet the week of June 9-13, 2025 at the Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Looking for a way to get more involved in federal fisheries management? Apply now for open seats on the Council’s advisory panels and share your experience and knowledge.

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Biologists, stock assessment scientists, economists, social scientists, and natural resource specialists from various academic institutions and agencies will convene in Charleston, SC next week as the Council holds meetings of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and Social and Economic Panel (SEP).

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Members of the Council’s advisory panels provide insight into local and area fisheries including the commercial, recreational, and for-hire sectors, as well as enforcement, habitat protection, and other federal fisheries management issues.

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Council members will gather next week, March 3-7, 2025 in Jekyll Island, Georgia to address federal fishery management issues, including management of Black Sea Bass, Golden Tilefish, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel. 

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Newsworthy Notes – February 13th, 2025 Council Meeting March 3-7 in Jekyll Island, GA Meeting available via webinar as it occurs Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet the week of March 3-7, 2025 in Jekyll Island, Georgia to address federal fisheries issues. The meeting will be held at Villas by the Sea, 1175 Beachview […]

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The Council is currently soliciting public input on management options proposed for Black Sea Bass in federal waters off the South Atlantic.