South Atlantic Council Calls Fishermen to Fish Rule Meetings
Published Date: 2/12/2025
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Summary
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of meetings to talk about managing fish like snapper, grouper, mackerel, and shrimp, plus protecting habitats. These meetings are open to the public, so anyone interested can share their thoughts. The decisions made could affect fishing rules and help keep our ocean healthy, with some meetings happening all week long.
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Public meetings open for comment
You can attend public meetings held by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to discuss management of snapper, grouper, mackerel, shrimp, and habitat protection. The meeting week includes a formal public comment session and Full Council meetings where anyone interested may share their thoughts.
Commercial fishing stakeholders included
If you are a commercial fisher or run a fishing business, the Council is holding a Snapper Grouper Commercial Sub-Committee meeting as part of the week of meetings. These sessions are a place where commercial stakeholders can hear discussions about management and participate in the process.
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