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South Atlantic Update Fall 2018 Newsletter

November 28, 2018 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:

Inside this issue:

Managed Areas and the New System Management Plan Workgroup

We focus on areas managed by the Council including Deepwater MPAs, The Oculina Bank, and Spawning Special Management Zones – and the workgroup tasked to develop a comprehensive plan…

New Council Member Appointment

Learn more about South Carolina representative David Whitaker, the most recent Council member appointed by the Secretary of Commerce…

Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) Southeast

Connect the dots between fishery science and management through this popular program! Apply now to participate in 2019…

December Council Meeting and For-Hire Electronic Reporting Training Sessions

Take a minute now to register to attend the Council’s December 3-7, 2018 meeting via webinar or join us in person in Kitty Hawk, NC. For-Hire Electronic Reporting Training Sessions are also scheduled…

Read the full newsletter here

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