South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Newsworthy Notes – October 24th, 2024 Advisory Panel Seats Open Applications due November 8, 2024 Become more involved in the federal fishery management process! The Council is currently soliciting applicants for various seats on its advisory panels. Advisory panels inform and advise the Council in developing federal fishery management plans and amendments. Open seats include […]
Newsworthy Notes – September 26th, 2024 Reminder! King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in Florida and South Carolina Fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries will have a unique opportunity to share their perspectives and vision for the future of these fisheries as a series of port meetings continues next week along Florida’s east coast […]
Newsworthy Notes – August 29, 2024 Council to Meet September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC Register now to attend via webinar; meeting materials are available online on Friday, Aug 30th The next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is scheduled for September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC. The meeting will be held at the Town & Country […]
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 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.
SAFMC Seminar Series, Mackerel Port Meetings, BFP MVP, Citizen Science Program 2023 Annual Report, and more at this week’s South Atlantic Bite.
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.
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.
