SAFMC King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Throughout 2024, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of port meetings along the Atlantic coast to take a focused look at the commercial and recreational king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel.
This November, four port meetings will be held in Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. Meetings include discussion of a variety of issues related to the mackerel fisheries including changing environmental conditions, needed management changes, and commercial and recreational fishery dynamics.
Attendees will have the chance to actively discuss their perspectives with other fishery participants and Council staff. The informal meetings allow stakeholders to share their insights and help determine the future of these fisheries. A list of goals and objectives for the port meetings is available from the Council’s website. Those wishing to attend a meeting are encouraged to register at the link below.
Learn more and register for a meeting
Mid-Atlantic Port Meetings
Note: All meetings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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November 18th, 2024 – Virginia Beach, VA. Brock Environmental Center – Oyster Conference Room, 3663 Marlin Bay Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
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November 19th, 2024 – White Stone, VA. Town of White Stone Town Hall Building, 433 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone, VA 22578.
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November 20th. 2024 – Berlin, MD. Worcester County Library Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811.
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November 21st, 2024 – Manahawkin, NJ. Stafford Township Administration Building, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
Help Spread the Word: Mid-Atlantic Port Meeting Flyer
Questions? Contact Christina Wiegand at Christina.Wiegand@safmc.net.
Source: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
