Gulf Grouper Review Meeting Opens to Online Public
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
Fishermen, scientists, and fish lovers in the Gulf of America are invited to join a free online meeting on June 9, 2026, to help review and improve how we track gag grouper fish populations. This check-up helps make sure fishing rules are fair and keep fish healthy for the future. No money changes hands now, but the info gathered could shape fishing limits and protect jobs later.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Data may shape future fishing limits
The information reviewed during SEDAR 105 could shape future fishing limits and protect jobs later. The notice says no money changes hands now, but data recommendations and assessments may inform later management actions.
Public webinar open June 9, 2026
You can join a free online SEDAR webinar on June 9, 2026, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To get webinar access, contact Julie A. Neer at SEDAR and request an invitation at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Meetings accessible; request aids five days
The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, request them from the Council office at least five business days before each workshop.
SEDAR will publish stage and final reports
The SEDAR process will produce reports at each stage (Data, Assessment, Review) and a final stock assessment report documenting data sets, model configurations, and independent peer review opinions. These reports are used for fisheries management advice.
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