Gov calls Zoom for hogfish health check-up in Gulf
Published Date: 4/3/2025
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Summary
Fishermen, scientists, and fish lovers in the Gulf and South Atlantic are gearing up for a big check-up on Florida hogfish. Starting April 22, 2025, a series of online meetings will gather data, assess fish health, and review findings to help manage this important fish. This process aims to keep fishing sustainable and protect the hogfish population without causing surprise costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Scientific assessment to guide hogfish management
The SEDAR 94 process will produce data reports, assessment reports, and a Review Workshop Assessment Summary that describe the fisheries, evaluate the stock, estimate biological benchmarks, and project future population conditions for Florida hogfish. The process is stated to aim to keep fishing sustainable and protect the hogfish population without causing surprise costs or delays.
Public webinar for Florida hogfish
There will be a public Data Scoping Webinar about Florida hogfish on April 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar is open to the public; you must contact Julie A. Neer to request a webinar invitation at least 24 hours before the webinar to get access.
Accessibility accommodations for meetings
The meeting facilities are physically accessible and the agency will provide sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids if you request them. To get these accommodations for any workshop, you must contact the Council office at least 5 business days before the workshop.
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