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Council Seeks Applicants for Federal Fishery Advisory Panels
Become more involved in federal fisheries management by applying now for open seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s advisory panels.
SAFMC Award of Excellence Presented to Dr. Jack McGovern for Dedication to Fisheries Research and Management
Dr. Jack McGovern is the recipient of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s 2025 Award of Excellence.
The South Atlantic Bite
The Council’s Science Seminar Series continues this month with a focus on how citizen science is playing a role in fisheries data collection.
Council Begins Lines of Communication Initiative with Georgia Meetings in November
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council have launched a new initiative to give fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to share their perspectives and help shape the future of federally managed species.
Council Addresses Broad Range of Federal Fishery Issues During September Meeting
Executive Orders, options for state management of red snapper, an increase in blueline tilefish catch limits, and measures for black sea bass were included in a week-long meeting.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Recognizes Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award Recipients
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council presented the 2024 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award during its meeting this week in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Reminder! Council Meeting September 15 – 19, 2025
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet next week, September 15-19, 2025, in North Charleston, South Carolina to address federal fishery management issues.
The South Atlantic Bite
Briefing book materials, including committee agendas and overviews, presentations, and an online public comment form are now available from the Council’s website for the September 15-19, 2025 meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
The South Atlantic Bite
The next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be held September 15-19, 2025 in North Charleston, SC.
The South Atlantic Bite
The deadline for providing written public comment to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on measures proposed for a Rock Shrimp Fishery Access Area has been extended until Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5 p.m.
