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King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in Florida and South Carolina
A series of port meetings continues in late September and October, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future. The port meetings are being hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries […]
SAFMC Meeting September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC
Meeting materials and online public comment form now available Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC to address federal fishery management issues. The meeting begins on Monday, September 16th at 1:30 p.m. and continues through noon on Friday at the Town and Country Inn and Suites, 2008 Savannah […]
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Newsworthy Notes – August 29, 2024 Council to Meet September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC Register now to attend via webinar; meeting materials are available online on Friday, Aug 30th The next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is scheduled for September 16-20, 2024 in Charleston, SC. The meeting will be held at the Town & Country […]
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Newsworthy Notes – August 1st, 2024 Reminder: King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Scheduled for SC Next Week A series of port meetings continues in South Carolina next week in Murrells Inlet and Charleston. These meetings provide a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision […]
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Newsworthy Notes – July 23rd, 2024 Apply Now for Open Advisory Panel Seats Applications due August 12th Get involved in the federal fishery management process by applying for open advisory panel seats. Advisory panel members provide information and recommendations and play a key role in the fishery management process. The Council is soliciting applicants for the […]
Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fisheries Advisors
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for a citizen science and several fisheries advisory panels.
King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in South Carolina and Georgia
A series of port meetings continues in July and August, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future.
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The Council’s scientific webinar series continues in July with a presentation on the importance of recruitment in reef fish fisheries for maintaining healthy stocks.
Council Approves Changes for Wreckfish Fishery; Continues Discussions for Black Sea Bass Management and Other Federal Fisheries During June Meeting
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council concluded their week-long meeting in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida after addressing a broad range of federal fishery management issues.
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Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet next week to discuss a broad variety of federal fisheries management topics. The meeting will be held at the Shores Resort & Spa, 2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118 and is open to the public and available via webinar as it occurs.
