Online workshops kick off red snapper health check in Gulf waters
Published Date: 3/26/2025
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Summary
Fishermen, scientists, and fish lovers in the Gulf of America are gearing up for a big check-up on red snapper fish health starting April 15, 2025. This online meeting kicks off a series of workshops to gather data, assess fish numbers, and plan smart fishing rules to keep red snapper thriving. The process helps protect the fish and supports fishing communities by making sure the rules are fair and based on solid science.
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Public webinar open to join April 15
You can join the Gulf of America red snapper assessment webinar on April 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar is open to the public but you must request an invitation with webinar access information from Julie A. Neer at SEDAR at least 24 hours before the webinar.
Meeting accessibility and accommodation requests
The meeting site is physically accessible and people who need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should contact the Council office at least 5 business days before each workshop. These accommodations are available to support participation by people with disabilities.
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