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The South Atlantic Bite
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.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Seeks Social Science and Economic Advisors
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is soliciting social scientists and economists interested in serving on its Social and Economic Panel.
The South Atlantic Bite
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.
SAFMC Seeks Scientific and Statistical Committee Advisors
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is soliciting scientists interested in serving on its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC).
Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fishery Advisory Panels
Become more involved in federal fisheries management by applying now for open seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s advisory panels.
The South Atlantic Bite
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).
Request for Proposals: Continue Development of a Management Strategy Evaluation for the Snapper Grouper Fishery
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking a contractor to continue development of a management strategy evaluation (MSE) for the snapper grouper fishery to evaluate management alternatives.
The South Atlantic Bite
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.
Council Addresses Broad Range of Federal Fisheries Issues During March Meeting
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council began their week-long meeting in Jekyll Island, GA with a focused look at issues facing the federal commercial snapper grouper fishery and continued to discuss several federal fishery issues throughout the week.
The South Atlantic Bite
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.
