Saving Seafood

Reminder: Federal Fishery Advisory Panel Seats Open

August 10, 2016 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting applicants for open seats on its advisory panels. Members include commercial and recreational fishermen, charter captains, seafood dealers and processors, non-government organizations (NGOs), scientists, and concerned citizens.  The deadline for applications is August 15, 2016.  The Council will select applicants in September for the following advisory panel seats:

  • Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel
    (1) North Carolina Charter; (1) Florida Charter
  • Information & Education Advisory Panel
    (1) Recreational; (1) Commercial
  • Law Enforcement Advisory Panel
    (1) Recreational; (1) Commercial
  • Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel
    (3) Open Seats; (1) NGO (non-governmental)
  • Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel
    (1) North Carolina Open Seat
  • SEDAR Pool* Advisory Panel  
    Open Seats

*Applicants appointed to the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) Pool are eligible to serve on species-specific panels for future stock assessments.

How Do I Apply? 

It’s simple! Applications are available from the Council’s website at: http://safmc.net/news/news-releases.  Links to PDF copies of the application are available from the web page.  You can also contact the Council office by calling 843/571-4366 for a hard copy of the application form.  Learn more about the Council’s 11 advisory panels.