March 20, 2020 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
Due to recommendations to avoid in-person gatherings, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold upcoming meetings of its advisory panels and the Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee and Socio-Economic Panel via webinar. Council staff continue to work on the Council’s business through telecommuting, conference calls, and webinars to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The meetings via webinar are open to the public and registration is required. Additional information, including meeting agendas, overviews, and briefing book materials will be posted on the Council’s website two weeks prior to each meeting. Online comment forms will also available.
Please note the meeting dates listed below and mark your calendars!
Advisory Panel Meetings
https://safmc.net/safmc-meetings/current-advisory-panel-meetings/
Information and Education Advisory Panel
April 14-15, 2020
Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel
April 15-17, 2020
Habitat Protection and Ecosystem-Based Management Advisory Panel
April 22, 2020
Scientific and Statistical Committee
https://safmc.net/safmc-meetings/scientific-and-statistical-committee-meetings/
SSC Socio-Economic Panel Meeting
April 8-9, 2020
Scientific and Statistical Committee Meeting
April 29 – May 1, 2020
Council members and staff will monitor advisories and we will do our best to continue operations though this unprecedented situation. We encourage you to stay involved with fisheries management issues via webinars and the online comment forms, and to reach out with any questions you may have. Stay safe, support local businesses when possible, and keep washing your hands!