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Reminder! Council Meeting June 9-13, 2025

Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet next week, June 9-13, 2025, in Cape Canaveral, Florida to address federal fishery management issues.

Request for Proposals: Fisheries Management Process Review

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is seeking a contractor to review its fishery management processes and develop strategic recommendations to enhance responsiveness and adaptability to dynamic fisheries and ecosystems.

The South Atlantic Bite

Meeting materials for the June meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are now available from the Council’s website.

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.

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.

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).