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The South Atlantic Bite
The South Atlantic Bite is a biweekly newsletter with timely updates on offshore fisheries from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. It brings together management actions, science news, regulations, and key dates in one place, your one-stop shop for staying informed on South Atlantic offshore fisheries.
Council Considers Changes Affecting Commercial Fishermen, Headboats, and Spawning Areas
Much of the week was spent in the Snapper Grouper Committee, addressing topics such as commercial management measures, fishery management unit revision, and headboat vessel limits. The Council also discussed the SEDAR committee, including a name change to the program, and the scheduling of the Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel meeting in fall of 2026 and subsequent assembly of the committee in March 2027.
What It Means to Me: Fishermen’s Voices Shaping Tomorrow
In this feature article, we highlight the voices behind the What It Means to Me project, where fishermen share their personal connections to South Atlantic fisheries and their perspectives on stewardship and involvement. Through honest conversations about best fishing practices, public participation, and the importance of engagement, these stories reinforce a central message: sustainable fisheries depend on fishermen showing up, staying informed, and taking an active role in the process.
Lines of Communication Meetings RESCHEDULED for North Carolina
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has rescheduled its Lines of Communication: Conversations with the Council meetings for North Carolina due to inclement weather during the originally planned February dates. The meetings will now be held March 23–26, 2026, including a new location in Southern North Carolina.
The South Atlantic Bite
The South Atlantic Bite is a biweekly newsletter with timely updates on offshore fisheries from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. It brings together management actions, science news, regulations, and key dates in one place—your one-stop shop for staying informed on South Atlantic offshore fisheries.
The South Atlantic Bite
The South Atlantic Bite is a biweekly newsletter with timely updates on offshore fisheries from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. It brings together management actions, science news, regulations, and key dates in one place—your one-stop shop for staying informed on South Atlantic offshore fisheries.
(POSTPONED) Lines of Communication Initiative Heads to North Carolina This February
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council continue their Lines of Communication: Conversations with the Council initiative with a series of meetings planned along the coast of North Carolina in early February 2026.
The South Atlantic Bite
The South Atlantic Bite is a biweekly newsletter with timely updates on offshore fisheries from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. It brings together management actions, science news, regulations, and key dates in one place—your one-stop shop for staying informed on South Atlantic offshore fisheries.
Recruitment Announcement: Citizen Science Project Assistant
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking a Citizen Science Project Assistant who will support the Council’s Citizen Science Program and assist with an individual citizen science project.
Council Receives Updates on Red Snapper State Management Efforts; Approves Black Sea Bass and Blueline Tilefish Measures During December Meeting
Cold winds continued to blow across the Outer Banks as members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council met this past week in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
