September 28, 2018 — NOAA Fisheries is soliciting nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review Workshops (SEDAR) Advisory Panel. Panel members may participate in the various data, assessment, and review workshops associated with shark stock assessments. If selected to participate in a workshop, members would consider the scientific information—including data and models—used in stock assessments and advise NOAA Fisheries on the conservation and management of Atlantic sharks.

In 2019, NOAA Fisheries anticipates conducting a benchmark stock assessment for Atlantic blacktip sharks. In 2020, we intend to begin a research track assessment for the hammerhead shark complex. Meetings or workshops for these assessments will be determined according to SEDAR guidelines.

This is a 5-year appointment beginning in 2019 and ending in 2024.

Eligible Nominees

To be considered, individuals must have definable interests in:

• Recreational and commercial fishing and related industries.
• The environmental community.
• Academia.
• Non-governmental organizations.

View the full solicitation at The Fishing Wire