Zoom Call Set for South Atlantic Red Snapper Chat
Published Date: 3/3/2025
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Fishermen, scientists, and fish lovers in the South Atlantic are gearing up for a big online meeting on March 19, 2025, to talk about red snapper fish. This meeting kicks off a series of workshops and webinars to check how healthy the red snapper population is and decide if any fishing rules need to change. The goal is to keep red snapper fishing fun and sustainable without hurting the fish or the economy.
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Public webinar on red snapper assessment
A public webinar about the South Atlantic red snapper assessment will be held March 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You can attend by registering via email to the SEDAR coordinator at [email protected]. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, contact the Council office at least 5 business days before the workshop.
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