Data Collection Improvements for Commercial and For-Hire (Charter) Fishermen
Data Collection Improvements for Commercial and For-Hire (Charter) Fishermen Council members continued to develop management alternatives to improve the collection
Data Collection Improvements for Commercial and For-Hire (Charter) Fishermen Council members continued to develop management alternatives to improve the collection
Gag Grouper and Shallow Water Grouper Closure Anticipated With landings currently at 77.8% of the commercial ACL for gag grouper
Yellowtail Snapper Emergency Rule Request An anticipated closure of the commercial yellowtail snapper fishery was delayed after reported landings were
Generic Seafood Dealer Amendment (Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic) The Council approved the Generic Dealer Amendment during last week’s
Amendment 9 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan The Council approved Amendment 9 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan for
Next Meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council The next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is
Reappointment of SAFMC Chair and Vice-Chair The Council unanimously re-elected Council Chairman David Cupka and Council Vice-Chairman Ben Hartig, during
Secretary of Commerce Appoints Two New Committee Members to NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee; Reappoints Four Members (August 23, 2012)
NOAA Fisheries Requests Public Comments on a Proposed Rule to Allow Transfer of Black Sea Bass Pot Endorsements (Comment Period