August 2026 SSC Meeting

Meeting Agenda & Briefing Materials

The Council will hold a meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee on August 12th from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

1. Introductions 
   1. August 2026 SSC Agenda (Attachment 1a) 
   2. April 2026 SSC (Attachment 1b)
2. Public Comment
3. Spawning Special Management Zones: Evaluation 
   1. SSMZ System Management Plan Update (Attachment 3a)
   2. Evaluation Background Presentation (Attachment 3b)
   3. Pre-Meeting Survey Link (Attachment 3c) 
   4. Survey Results (Attachment 3d)
4. Spawning Special Management Zones: Amendment Development 
   • SSMZ Amendment Overview Presentation (Attachment 4)
5. Terms of Reference for Upcoming Assessments 
   1. Vermilion Snapper Terms of Reference (Attachment 5a)
   2. Snowy Grouper Terms of Reference (Attachment 5b)
   3. Red Grouper Terms of Reference (Attachment 5c)
6. ABC-CR Stock Risk Ratings 
   1. ABC-CR Stock Risk Rating Summary (Attachment 6a)
   2. Stock Risk Ratings Tables (Attachment 6b)
7. SSC Workgroup and SEDAR Panels
   1. SSC Workgroup Appointments (Attachment 7a)
   2. SSC SEDAR Appointments (Attachment 7b)
8. Other Business
9. Public Comment
10. Consensus Statement and Recommendations Review
11. Next Meetings

Staff Contact

• Judd Curtis

  Quantitative Fishery Scientist

  judd.curtis@safmc.net