2026-01135Notice

Online Powwow to Assess Health of Caribbean Fish Populations

Published Date: 1/22/2026

Notice

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is holding a public online meeting on February 27, 2026, to review new ways to check the health of Caribbean fish populations. This affects fishermen, scientists, and anyone who cares about Caribbean fisheries, helping make smarter decisions to protect fish and fishing jobs. The meeting kicks off a multi-step process that could change how fish stocks are managed, with no immediate costs but big benefits for the future.

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

SEDAR process may change stock management

The SEDAR 103 multi-step process (Development Workshop, Assessment Webinars, Review Workshop) will evaluate Caribbean Alternate Assessment Methods and could change how fish stocks are managed; the notice states there are no immediate costs but 'big benefits for the future' for fishermen, scientists, and others who care about Caribbean fisheries.

Public webinar: join Feb 27, 2026

You can join the SEDAR 103 Data Webinar 1 online on February 27, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. EST. The webinar is open to members of the public and will review data and Caribbean management history; the scheduled times may be adjusted as needed.

Disability accommodations available

Meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, you must request them from the Council office at least 5 business days before each workshop.

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Key Dates

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1/22/2026
2/27/2026

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