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Newsworthy Notes – December 20th, 2024 Catching Up at the End of the Year? Meeting Materials are Only a Few Clicks Away As we head into the holidays and begin to reflect on the past year, it can seem a bit overwhelming to keep up with all of the issues addressed in federal fisheries management. The SA Bite […]
Request for Proposals: SAFMC Climate Response for Data-Limited Fisheries
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is seeking proposals for a project to develop and apply a stakeholder-driven management evaluation framework for a data-limited and climate-vulnerable fishery.
Council Coordinating Committee Solicits Proposals for the Development of a Series of Videos to Celebrate 50-Years of Federal Fisheries Management
The Council Coordination Committee (CCC), on behalf of the eight U.S. regional fishery management councils, has issued a Request for Proposals to develop a series of eight short videos and one long video that tells the story of federal fisheries management through the eyes of those who live it every day.
Black Sea Bass Management Options Approved for Public Scoping; NOAA Fisheries Provides Red Snapper Update
December 2024 Council Meeting News Release.
Reminder! Council Meeting December 2-6, 2024 in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet next week, December 2-6, 2024, in Wrightsville Beach, NC to address federal fishery management issues.
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Newsworthy Notes – November 22, 2024 Meeting Materials Now Available for December 2-6, 2024 Council Meeting in Wrightsville Beach, NC Meeting materials for the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are now available from the Council’s website. The meeting will be held December 2-6, 2024 at the Lumina Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Avenue, […]
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Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet December 2-6, 2024 in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The meeting will be held at the Lumina Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.
SAFMC Award of Excellence Presented to Mel Bell for Dedication to Managing Marine Resources
Mel Bell has been acknowledged by members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council with the SAFMC 2024 Award of Excellence. The award, presented during a social held at the SC Department of Natural Resources as part of the Council’s September meeting, came as a surprise to Mel as he was surrounded by his colleagues representing over 40 years of career service to the SCDNR’s Division of Marine Fisheries and his work at the federal fisheries management level.
Habitat is Essential to Healthy Fisheries – and at Risk
In this SAFMC Feature Article, we take a deep dive into the importance of the diverse habitat found in the South Atlantic, and the history of actions taken by the Council to help protect it.
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Newsworthy Notes – October 24th, 2024 Advisory Panel Seats Open Applications due November 8, 2024 Become more involved in the federal fishery management process! The Council is currently soliciting applicants for various seats on its advisory panels. Advisory panels inform and advise the Council in developing federal fishery management plans and amendments. Open seats include […]
