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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.
(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.
Request for Proposals: SAFMC Communities Project Phase I and Phase II
Proposal Submission Deadline for both Phases: January 16, 2026 (extended) More information on the project scope, timeline, applicant qualifications, and how to apply can be found in the requests for proposals (RFP) for each phase. Background The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is committed to enhancing its understanding and communication with fishing communities throughout the […]
Council Meeting Scheduled for December 8-12, 2025 in Kitty Hawk, NC
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene their quarterly meeting December 8-12, 2025 on the Outer Banks of NC.
The South Atlantic Bite
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene their quarterly meeting December 8-12, 2025 on the Outer Banks of NC.
The South Atlantic Bite
The Council’s Science Seminar Series continues in November with presentations highlighting the collaboration between the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, The Nature Conservancy, research scientists, and fishermen to investigate whether priority species continue to spawn in three natural-bottom Spawning Special Management Zones (SMZs) established by the Council in 2017.
Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed Management Measures for Black Sea Bass and Snapper Grouper Management Complex
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on management measures proposed for Black Sea Bass and the composition of the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Unit (FMU).
