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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.
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.
