August 10, 2016 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting applicants for open seats on its advisory panels. Members include commercial and recreational fishermen, charter captains, seafood dealers and processors, non-government organizations (NGOs), scientists, and concerned citizens. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2016. The Council will select applicants in September for the following advisory panel seats:
- Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel
(1) North Carolina Charter; (1) Florida Charter - Information & Education Advisory Panel
(1) Recreational; (1) Commercial - Law Enforcement Advisory Panel
(1) Recreational; (1) Commercial - Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel
(3) Open Seats; (1) NGO (non-governmental) - Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel
(1) North Carolina Open Seat - SEDAR Pool* Advisory Panel
Open Seats
*Applicants appointed to the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) Pool are eligible to serve on species-specific panels for future stock assessments.
How Do I Apply?
It’s simple! Applications are available from the Council’s website at: http://safmc.net/news/news-releases. Links to PDF copies of the application are available from the web page. You can also contact the Council office by calling 843/571-4366 for a hard copy of the application form. Learn more about the Council’s 11 advisory panels.