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Council Meetings:

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council holds four meetings a year -- one in each state in the management region. We encourage all fishermen and those interested in effectively managed fisheries to attend Council meetings in your area to learn, stay informed, and share your thoughts on fisheries management.

March - Georgia
June - Florida
September - South Carolina
December - North Carolina

Summer 2014 Council Newsletter:

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council publishes a quarterly newsletter. This is a great way to keep up-to-date on Council activities. To view the Summer 2014 and other editions, click here.

John Schmidt

Fisherman, Gulf Fishermen’s Association
Fishery: Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish

"We implemented our catch share program in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, and it has really been an incredible thing. We are able to rebuild our fishery at the same time that we deliver fresh seafood to the country, and fishermen have real year-round jobs now."

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