12/06/19 – SAFMC News Release: Federal Fishery Managers Approve Measures for Red Snapper, Mackerel, Blueline Tilefish
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2019 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net Federal Fishery Managers Approve Measures for Red Snapper, Mackerel, Blueline Tilefish Council addresses red snapper season requirements, mackerel trip limits, tilefish catch level increase Wilmington,...
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2019 December Council Meeting
Take a look at the following story map showcasing some highlights from the 2019 December Council Meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina. ...
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Changes Proposed for Red Snapper Seasons in the South Atlantic Region
Remove minimum number of days requirement, open commercial season May 1st (NEWSLETTER - Fall 2019) What is the best way to handle a very limited annual catch limit for red snapper each year as the stock continues to rebuild? This question has...
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Council Selects John Carmichael As New Executive Director
Executive Director Gregg Waugh to retire in December (NEWSLETTER - Fall 2019) The Council announced during its September meeting that John Carmichael, the current Deputy Executive Director for Science and Statistics at the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, has been...
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Thanks, and Goodbye!
(NEWSLETTER - Fall 2019) Wow, what an experience this has been over the past 39 years. I started as a contract employee with a desk in the storage room. We didn’t use computers; staff wrote out their documents, gave them to...
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FISHstory Citizen Science Project to Launch in Early 2020!
(NEWSLETTER - Fall 2019) If a picture is worth a thousand words, what stories can a black and white photograph tell? The Council’s second citizen science project, FISHstory (pronounced like history), will allow participants to step back in time to the docks...
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Chair’s Column: Fall 2019
(NEWSLETTER - Fall 2019) If you have been paying attention to emails from the Council, you already know we have great news to share. First off, the Council approved the Snapper Grouper Best Fishing Practices amendment at their September meeting. The...
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Council Approves Management Measures to Help Improve Survival of Released Fish
Requirements for descending devices and other best practices supported by fishing community (NEWSLETTER - Fall 2019) New measures designed to improve survival of released fish and encourage the use of best fishing practices, approved by members of the South Atlantic Fishery...
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10/15/19 – SAFMC News Release: Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fishery Advisory Panels
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2019 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fishery Advisory Panels The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is currently soliciting applicants for open advisory panel seats. Advisory panel members...
Read More...09/27/19 – SAFMC Recruitment Announcement – Council Deputy Executive Director for Science
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT September 27, 2019 Council Deputy Executive Director for Science South Atlantic Fishery Management Council 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201 North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (PDF) - Click Here The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, headquartered in North Charleston, S.C.,...
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09/23/19 – SAFMC News Release: Council Wraps Up Meeting Week by Approving Measures for Best Fishing Practices
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2019 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net Council Wraps Up Meeting Week by Approving Measures for Best Fishing Practices Regulatory Amendment 29 would require descending devices; New Executive Director selected Charleston, SC- Members...
Read More...2019 September Council Meeting
Take a look at the following story map to learn more about what happened during the 2019 September Council Meeting....
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09/20/19 – SAFMC News Release: Council Recognizes USCG Cutter Cormorant Crew for Fisheries Enforcement Efforts
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2019 (PDF - click here) CONTACT: Kim Iverson/843-571-4366/kim.iverson@safmc.net Council Recognizes USCG Cutter Cormorant Crew for Fisheries Enforcement Efforts Annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award presented at September meeting Charleston, SC- Each year the...
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2019 Recreational Red Snapper Season At-A-Glance
(NEWSLETTER - Summer 2019) 2019 Recreational Red Snapper Season At-A-Glance Recreational mini-season provides lots of action, opportunity for data collection You didn’t have to look far in the news or on social media to see that this year’s 5-day recreational...
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ICAST 2019 Offers Opportunity to Highlight Citizen Science Program
(NEWSLETTER - Summer 2019) ICAST 2019 Offers Opportunity to Highlight Citizen Science Program SAFMC Scamp Release Pilot Project featured at International Trade Show Booth The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Citizen Science Program was the focus of Booth #1759, a...
Read More...A Call for Private Recreational Reporting
(NEWSLETTER – Summer 2019) From the Executive Director’s Desk: A Call for Private Recreational Reporting As technology continues to advance and mobile applications become readily available, we see the real benefits of recreational reporting. For example, Alabama recently announced the...
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