A Seminar Series focusing on Red Snapper research over the past 15 years; Deadline for public comment on Rock Shrimp Access Area extended; Executive Order to Restore Seafood Competitiveness comment period open until August 15: safmc.net/posts/the-sout…

Reminder! Today, from 1-2:30 pm, the SAFMC Seminar Series continues with a review of 15 years of research on Red Snapper. Register for the seminar here: safmc.net/events/seminar… #SAFMC #SeminarSeries #RedSnapper #FisheriesScience

Ever wonder how effective descending devices are or why it's important to handle fish with care? We’ve put together an FAQ to answer your top questions about Best Fishing Practices. Dive in here: safmc.net/posts/using-be… #BestFishingPractices #RedGrouper

Got sharp fish ID skills? Time to show them off. Drop the name of this fish in the comments along with the characteristics you used to make your ID. Check out our shallow water grouper ID guide to add more ID tips and tricks to your repertoire! safmc.net/documents/safm… A: Graysby

This hurricane season, become a NASA Response Mapper to provide valuable information about storm impacts. Your observations can support both storm preparation and response. Learn more on the Globe Observer webpage: observer.globe.gov/news-events-an… #CitSciFri #CitizenScience #SAFMCcitsci

The latest issue of the SA Bite newsletter takes a closer look at the importance of best fishing practices, including a new FAQ on descending devices and other tools. safmc.net/posts/the-sout… #SAFMC #SABite #BestFishingPractices #CitizenScience

What did fishing look like in the South Atlantic 60+ years ago? Photos like this one help to answer that question! Through the #FISHstory project, we’re learning more about fisheries of the past and present. Learn more at safmc.net/citizen-scienc… #CitSciFri #CitizenScience

The next meeting of the Council is scheduled for September 15-19, 2025, in Charleston, SC and is open to the public. Meeting materials, including agendas, overviews, and presentations, are now posted here: safmc.net/events/septemb… #SAFMC #FisheriesManagement

The Lines of Communication Meetings are a chance for fishermen to sit down with Council members in an informal, relaxed setting. Meetings will be held along the coast – stay tuned for dates and locations. To learn more, visit: safmc.net/lines-of-commu… #SAFMC #LinesOfCommunication

Got an idea for a citizen science project? Could that project answer questions about South Atlantic fisheries? Drop it in our Project Idea Portal! It takes less than 10 minutes to share your idea and guide the future work of our Citizen Science Program. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Want to celebrate and highlight how cooperative research has informed fisheries science and management? Nominate a project for the American Fisheries Society Cooperative Fisheries Awards! See details in images. Questions? Contact Sean Simmons at [email protected]

Know this fish? Drop its species name in the comment section along with the characteristics you used to make your ID. Check out our shallow water grouper ID guide to add more tips and tricks to your repertoire! safmc.net/documents/safm… #CitSciFri PC: D. Demaria Answer: Scamp

Seeing a lot of juvenile gag grouper inshore? You’re not alone! Help us learn about these gag grouper and submit your observations to SAFMC Release. See our data from 2024 and learn how to get started on our webpage: safmc.net/citizen-scienc… #CitSciFri PC: T. Roller

Hear directly from South Atlantic fishermen in the SAFMC’s ‘What It Means to Me’ video series, where they share their stories and why they got involved in fisheries management. Watch here: safmc.net/what-it-means-…

Historic fishing photos tell important stories! The #FISHstory project unlocks those stories to better understand our South Atlantic fisheries from a time when catch monitoring wasn’t in place or was just starting! safmc.net/citizen-scienc… PC: West Palm Beach Fishing Club

Reminder! Today, from 1-2:30 pm, the SAFMC Seminar Series continues with a closer look at how citizen science divers are using laser-mounted underwater cameras to collect length data on snappers and groupers. Register for the seminar here: safmc.net/events/seminar…. PC: Alli Cayman

The Lines of Communication initiative is designed to foster open dialogue and mutual learning, build on an understanding of the management process, connect you directly with Council members, and share information that is important to your fishery. safmc.net/lines-of-commu….

The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee meets Oct. 21 through Oct. 23. They plan to discuss SEDAR process modifications, the South Atlantic tilefish assessment, black sea bass stock structure, and more. Check out the agenda for more info: safmc.net/events/oct-202…

The Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences (AAPS) is looking for session ideas for its 2026 virtual conference. Submit your idea by October 31 for consideration. Visit AAPS’s webpage for more info! participatorysciences.org/conferences/ca… #SAFMCcitsci #CitSciFri Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences

The Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel meets this week Monday, Oct. 27th through Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Tune in via webinar and check out briefing materials here: safmc.net/events/oct-202… #SAFMC #FisheriesManagement #Snapper #Grouper