Join the Shark Squad: Virtual Meeting on Sandbar Data Dive
Published Date: 1/20/2026
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Summary
Fishermen, conservationists, and seafood lovers in the Southeast are invited to join a free online meeting on February 2, 2026, to help review data about sandbar sharks. This meeting kicks off a careful process to check how these sharks are doing and decide if fishing rules need to change. The goal? Keep shark populations healthy while supporting fishing communities, with no immediate costs but important future decisions ahead.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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SEDAR Will Produce Fisheries Assessment Reports
The SEDAR 101 process will produce a Data report, an Assessment report, and a Review Summary that compile datasets, evaluate stock status, estimate biological benchmarks, and document reviewer opinions. Those products are used for fisheries management advice that can inform future decisions affecting fishing activities.
Free Public Webinar on Sandbar Sharks
You can join a free online public webinar about sandbar sharks on February 2, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar is open to the public and will discuss the data and terms of reference for the assessment.
Accessibility: Sign Language and Aids Available
The meeting facilities are accessible to people with disabilities, and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be made to the Council office at least 5 business days before each workshop. This helps people with disabilities participate in the meeting.
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