April 22, 2016 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
SAFMC Scientific & Statistical Committee and Socio-Economic Panel Scheduled to Meet May 3-5,2016 in Charleston, SC.
Socio-Economic Panel Meeting (May 3, 2016, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Agenda items include a discussion of Optimum Yield, review of an economic decision tool for Snapper Grouper Amendment 37 dealing with hogfish, provide input on red snapper management, and discuss recent and upcoming council actions in the South Atlantic region.
Scientific & Statistical Committee Meeting (May 3-5, 2016)
The SSC will review and provide input on proposed management measures for hogfish, mutton snapper, and electronic reporting in the for-hire sector; review the stock assessments and provide fishing level recommendations for red snapper; and more.
Read more about the upcoming meetings at the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council