Fish council chats gag and tilefish rules in Charleston—yawn.
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on April 2-3, 2025, in Charleston, SC, to discuss important updates and management changes for fish like gag, black sea bass, and golden tilefish. Fishermen, local businesses, and ocean lovers should pay attention because these talks could affect fishing rules and reporting, with public input welcomed both in person and online. This meeting helps shape fishery policies that impact the environment and economy in the South Atlantic region.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Possible management changes for key species
On April 2-3, 2025 in Charleston, SC, the Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel will discuss management changes being considered for black sea bass and golden tilefish and for-hire reporting. Fishermen and charter/for-hire operators may be affected if the Council later adopts changes discussed at this meeting.
Advisory Panel to recommend stock risk ratings
The Advisory Panel will recommend stock risk ratings for gag and for black sea bass during the April 2-3, 2025 meeting. Those recommended ratings may inform future Council actions about those fisheries.
Public participation and accessibility options
The meeting is open to the public on April 2-3, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Charleston and will be available live via webinar; meeting materials and an online public comment form will be posted on the Council's website two weeks before the meeting. The meeting site is physically accessible and requests for auxiliary aids must be directed to the Council office at least 3 days before the meeting.
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