May 6, 2024 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has scheduled three New England-focused webinar port meetings to gather stakeholder perspectives on the future of the king and Spanish mackerel fisheries given that changing environmental conditions are altering fishery dynamics.
New England: The New England-focused meetings, which all begin at 6:00 p.m., will be held:
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024;
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024; and
- Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Webinar registration is required. Visit the South Atlantic Council’s website for registration links and other information.
- Download a copy of the New England Mackerel Port Meetings flyer.
The South Atlantic Council said, “Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel.”
Mid-Atlantic: A Mid-Atlantic-focused in-person port meeting will be held June 4, 2024 in Riverhead, New York in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s scheduled June meeting.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the South Atlantic Council’s Christina Wiegand at Christina.Wiegand@safmc.net.