May 26, 2017 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
Meeting Location:
Sawgrass Marriott
1000 PGA Tour Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: Reservations: 800/457-4653
or 904/285-7777
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– Agenda Highlights
– Additional Meeting Information and Public Comment
Agenda Highlights
- Snapper Grouper Committee
Work continues on development of adaptive management measures for the red snapper fishery (Amendment 43). The committee will also review measures proposed for both recreational (Regulatory Amendment 26) and commercial (Regulatory Amendment 27) sectors as identified through the Council’s 2016-2020 Vision Blueprint. Measures include reducing the recreational size limit for black sea bass, commercial split seasons and more. In addition, the Committee will continue to review a white paper outlining approaches for developing a limited entry program for federal for-hire (charter) permits in the snapper grouper fishery.
- Mackerel Cobia Committee
The committee will receive a report from its advisory panel, discuss options for an emergency action relative to cobia, and receive an update on the development of an interstate fishery management plan for Atlantic cobia (Georgia through New York) by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
- Workshop:Improving Survival of Released Fish
Monday, June 12th from 3:30 – 5:30 PM
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- Join Council members as they receive presentations on best fishing practices being used to reduce discard mortality. Presenters:
- Dr. Chuck Adams and Dr. Kai Lorenzen – Florida Sea Grant/University of Florida
- Brian Husky – KeepEmWet Fishing
- Andy Loftus – Fish Smart/ASA
- Cameron Rhodes – SAFMC Outreach Staff
- Stephen Theberg, Jr. – Rising Leaders Academy
- Tom Twyford – West Palm Beach Fishing Club
- Additional Meeting Information
Register for daily webinar access to watch the meeting live and view the agenda-at-a-glance.
- Join Council members as they receive presentations on best fishing practices being used to reduce discard mortality. Presenters:
Briefing book materials are now available! View and download all of the meeting materials including committee agendas, overviews, presentations, and amendment documents from the June Council Meeting Page.
Public Comment Session
Wednesday, June 14 – 4:30 PM
Formal public comment
The Council will be accept comments on meeting agenda items. The Council Chair, based on the number of individuals wishing to comment, will determine the amount of time provided to each commenter.