Council Seeks Applicants for Fishery Advisory Panels

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants to serve on its advisory panels to provide information and guidance in the development and implementation of fishery management plans. The Council has 15 separate advisory panels composed of individuals who are engaged in the harvest of, or are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery or group of fishes to be managed. Members include recreational and commercial fishermen, seafood dealers and processors, conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens.

Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period, based on the frequency of meetings. As those appointments expire, members currently serving on the AP can reapply for their positions. These seats also become open to new applicants. AP members generally meet no more than once or twice each year and are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for all meetings. Applications are now being solicited for the following positions:

Habitat & Environmental NC – 1 Commercial Seat

Protection AP GA – 1 Conservation Seat

Snapper Grouper AP NC – 1 Commercial Seat

If you are interested in serving as a member on the Council’s advisory panels, please submit an application to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, One Southpark Circle, Suite 306, Charleston, SC 29407-4699. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Council office or online at www.safmc.net.

Advisory panel members will be selected during the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, scheduled for September 19-23, 2005 in Charleston, South Carolina. Applications must be received by August 25, 2005.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, one of eight regional councils, conserves and manages fish stocks from three to 200 miles offshore of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and east Florida.

Council Seeks Applicants for Fishery Advisory Panels

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants to serve on its advisory panels to provide information and guidance in the development and implementation of fishery management plans. The Council has 15 separate advisory panels composed of individuals who are engaged in the harvest of, or are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery or group of fishes to be managed. Members include recreational and commercial fishermen, seafood dealers and processors, conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens.

Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period, based on the frequency of meetings. As those appointments expire, members currently serving on the AP can reapply for their positions. These seats also become open to new applicants. AP members generally meet no more than once or twice each year and are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for all meetings. Applications are now being solicited for the following positions:

Habitat & Environmental NC – 1 Commercial Seat

Protection AP GA – 1 Conservation Seat

Snapper Grouper AP NC – 1 Commercial Seat

If you are interested in serving as a member on the Council’s advisory panels, please submit an application to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, One Southpark Circle, Suite 306, Charleston, SC 29407-4699. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Council office or online at www.safmc.net.

Advisory panel members will be selected during the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, scheduled for September 19-23, 2005 in Charleston, South Carolina. Applications must be received by August 25, 2005.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, one of eight regional councils, conserves and manages fish stocks from three to 200 miles offshore of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and east Florida.

Council Seeks Applicants for Fishery Advisory Panels

NGO Representatives Solicited for Species Specific Panels

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking experienced and knowledgeable members of the public to serve on its fishery management advisory panels. Advisory panel members play a key role in the fishery management process by providing grass roots information and guidance in the development and implementation of federal fishery management plans. The advisory panels are composed of individuals who are engaged in the harvest of, or are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery or group of fishes to be managed. Members include recreational and commercial fishermen, seafood dealers and processors, conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens.

As the Council moves forward with the development of its Ecosystem-Based Management Plan for fisheries, it is soliciting participation by non-government organizations (NGOs) on species specific advisory panels where representatives are not currently serving. Other seats are also open. Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period, based on the frequency of meetings. As those appointments expire, members currently serving on the AP can reapply for their positions. These seats also become open to new applicants. AP members generally meet no more than once or twice each year and are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for all meetings. Applications are being accepted for the following openings until February 9, 2005:

NGO Seats are needed for the Calico Scallop, Coral, Golden Crab, King and Spanish Mackerel, Rock Shrimp, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels.

Other Open Seats:

King & Spanish Mackerel Advisory Panel: 1 North Carolina Commercial Seat

Shrimp Advisory Panel: 1 South Carolina Commercial Seat; and 2 Florida Commercial/Processor Seats

Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel: 1 Commercial Seat

Persons interested in serving as a member on the Council’s advisory panels should submit an application to the Council office. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Council office at 843/571-4366 (toll free, 866/SAFMC-10) or download PDF here. New members will be selected during the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, scheduled for February 28 – March 4, 2005 in Savannah, Georgia. Applications must be received by February 9, 2005.

NGO Representatives Solicited for Species Specific Panels

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking experienced and knowledgeable members of the public to serve on its fishery management advisory panels. Advisory panel members play a key role in the fishery management process by providing grass roots information and guidance in the development and implementation of federal fishery management plans. The advisory panels are composed of individuals who are engaged in the harvest of, or are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery or group of fishes to be managed. Members include recreational and commercial fishermen, seafood dealers and processors, conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens.

As the Council moves forward with the development of its Ecosystem-Based Management Plan for fisheries, it is soliciting participation by non-government organizations (NGOs) on species specific advisory panels where representatives are not currently serving. Other seats are also open. Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period, based on the frequency of meetings. As those appointments expire, members currently serving on the AP can reapply for their positions. These seats also become open to new applicants. AP members generally meet no more than once or twice each year and are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for all meetings. Applications are being accepted for the following openings until February 9, 2005:

NGO Seats are needed for the Calico Scallop, Coral, Golden Crab, King and Spanish Mackerel, Rock Shrimp, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Advisory Panels.

Other Open Seats:

King & Spanish Mackerel Advisory Panel: 1 North Carolina Commercial Seat

Shrimp Advisory Panel: 1 South Carolina Commercial Seat; and 2 Florida Commercial/Processor Seats

Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel: 1 Commercial Seat

Persons interested in serving as a member on the Council’s advisory panels should submit an application to the Council office. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Council office at 843/571-4366 (toll free, 866/SAFMC-10) or download PDF here. New members will be selected during the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, scheduled for February 28 – March 4, 2005 in Savannah, Georgia. Applications must be received by February 9, 2005.

Council Seeks Applicants for Fishery Advisory Panels

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking experienced and knowledgeable members of the public to serve on management advisory panels to provide information and guidance in the development and implementation of fishery management plans. The Advisory Panels are composed of individuals who are engaged in the harvest of, or are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery or group of fishes to be managed. Members include recreational and commercial fishermen, seafood dealers and processors, conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting new applicants for openings on several of its fishery management Advisory Panels (AP). Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period. As those appointments expire, members currently serving on the AP can reapply for their positions. These seats also become open to new applicants. AP members generally meet no more than once or twice each year and are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for all meetings. Applications are now being solicited for the following positions:

Calico Scallop AP
1 Open Seat

Coral AP
1 Conservation Seat

Dolphin/Wahoo AP
NC – 1 Recreational, 1 Rec./Charter, 2 Commercial
SC – 2 Recreational, 1 Charter, 1 Comm./Dealer
GA – 1 Recreational, 1 Comm./Charter
FL – 3 Recreational, 1 Charter, 1 Charter/Comm.
At-Large – 1 Conservation, 1 Commercial

Golden Crab AP
8 Open Seats

Habitat & Env. Protection AP
SC – 1 Recreational, 1 Commercial
GA – 1 Conservation, 1 Commercial
FL – 1 Recreational, 1 Commercial
At-Large – 1 Conservation

King & Spanish Mackerel AP
FL – 1 Commercial, 1 Comm./Charter

Marine Protected Area AP
NC – 1 Recreational
SC – 1 Commercial
GA – 1 Commercial
FL – 2 Commercial
At-Large – 1 Commercial

Rock Shrimp AP
2 Open Seats

Shrimp AP
SC – 1 Commercial
GA – 1 Commercial, 1 Environmental
FL – 1 Commercial

Snapper Grouper AP
NC – 1 Charter, SC – 1 Commercial, GA – 1 Charter

Spiny Lobster AP
FL – 1 Commercial


If you are interested in serving as a member on the Council’s Advisory Panels, please submit an application to the Council office. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Council office or online as a PDF.

New members will be selected during the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, scheduled for June 14 – 19, 2004 in Key West, Florida. Applications must be received by May 13, 2004.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking experienced and knowledgeable members of the public to serve on management advisory panels to provide information and guidance in the development and implementation of fishery management plans. The Advisory Panels are composed of individuals who are engaged in the harvest of, or are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery or group of fishes to be managed. Members include recreational and commercial fishermen, seafood dealers and processors, conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting new applicants for openings on several of its fishery management Advisory Panels (AP). Advisory panel members are appointed by the Council and serve for a three-year period. As those appointments expire, members currently serving on the AP can reapply for their positions. These seats also become open to new applicants. AP members generally meet no more than once or twice each year and are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for all meetings. Applications are now being solicited for the following positions:

Calico Scallop AP
1 Open Seat

Coral AP
1 Conservation Seat

Dolphin/Wahoo AP
NC – 1 Recreational, 1 Rec./Charter, 2 Commercial
SC – 2 Recreational, 1 Charter, 1 Comm./Dealer
GA – 1 Recreational, 1 Comm./Charter
FL – 3 Recreational, 1 Charter, 1 Charter/Comm.
At-Large – 1 Conservation, 1 Commercial

Golden Crab AP
8 Open Seats

Habitat & Env. Protection AP
SC – 1 Recreational, 1 Commercial
GA – 1 Conservation, 1 Commercial
FL – 1 Recreational, 1 Commercial
At-Large – 1 Conservation

King & Spanish Mackerel AP
FL – 1 Commercial, 1 Comm./Charter

Marine Protected Area AP
NC – 1 Recreational
SC – 1 Commercial
GA – 1 Commercial
FL – 2 Commercial
At-Large – 1 Commercial

Rock Shrimp AP
2 Open Seats

Shrimp AP
SC – 1 Commercial
GA – 1 Commercial, 1 Environmental
FL – 1 Commercial

Snapper Grouper AP
NC – 1 Charter, SC – 1 Commercial, GA – 1 Charter

Spiny Lobster AP
FL – 1 Commercial


If you are interested in serving as a member on the Council’s Advisory Panels, please submit an application to the Council office. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Council office or online as a PDF.

New members will be selected during the next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, scheduled for June 14 – 19, 2004 in Key West, Florida. Applications must be received by May 13, 2004.