October 26, 2020 — The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting applicants for several open seats on its Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel, the Outreach and Communications Advisory Panel and a commercial representative on the Law Enforcement Advisory Panel.
The Council’s advisory panels inform and guide the Council in developing and implementing federal fishery management plans. Upcoming issues to be addressed in 2021 include an amendment modifying annual catch limits, sector allocations, recreational bag limits for Dolphin and Wahoo, a planned upgrade to the Council’s website, and input on law enforcement issues affecting several commercial fisheries.