May 9, 2024 — The following was released by South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has scheduled several port meetingsto gather stakeholder perspectives on the future of the king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Three New England-focused meetings will be held via webinar on May 14, 15, and 16, 2024. An in-person port meeting will be held on June 4, 2024 in conjunction with a meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Council in Riverhead, New York.
Background: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council manages King and Spanish Mackerel along the Atlantic coast in federal waters from Florida through New York. Members of the South Atlantic Council’s Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel requested the Council hold a series of port meetings to gather more information and take a focused look at the fisheries given changing environmental conditions that alter fishery dynamics. The informal port meetings allow stakeholders to share their insights and help determine the future of these fisheries.
Port Meeting Schedule
New England Port Meetings (via webinar)
- Tuesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.
Webinar registration is required. Visit the South Atlantic Council’s website for registration links and other information.
New York Port Meeting (in person)
- June 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. (in conjunction with June 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Meeting) – Atlantis Banquets and Events431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Learn more about the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings by visiting the Council’s website.
Questions? Contact Christina Wiegand at Christina.Wiegand@safmc.net.