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Information releases issued by the Council are listed below. Media queries should be directed to:

Kim Iverson
Public Information Officer
(843) 571-4366 or toll free at 1-866/SAFMC-10
fax: (843) 769-4520
Kim.Iverson@safmc.net

 News ReleaseDateSorted By Date In Descending Order
Public Hearings Scheduled for Black Sea Bass, Red Grouper, and Wreckfish FisheriesOct 18 2011
Council Approves Amendments for November Public Hearings Sep 19 2011
Annual Catch Limits, Removal of Deepwater Closure and Other Measures Addressed Aug 10 2011
Public Hearings Scheduled for Red Grouper in August (FL Hearings Postponed)Aug 01 2011
Managers Make Decisions Affecting South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fisheries at Joint Meeting in JuneJun 20 2011
Advisory Panel Seats Open to ApplicantsApr 15 2011
Managers Hold Meetings of Public InterestMar 31 2011
Public Hearings Scheduled for Mackerel, Cobia and Spiny Lobster FisheriesMar 24 2011
Council Proposes Reductions in Black Sea Bass Limits Mar 17 2011
Red Snapper Moratorium Remains: Large Area Closure Unnecessary Dec 10 2010
Council Reviews Options for Future Management of Red SnapperSep 20 2010
Federal Fisheries Managers Hold Meetings of Public InterestJul 29 2010
Federal Fishery Advisory Panel Seats Open to ApplicantsJul 15 2010
Measures to Enhance Protection of Deepwater Corals Receive Final ApprovalJun 24 2010
Red Snapper Fishery Remains Closed in South AtlanticJun 18 2010
Council Approves Measures to End Overfishing of Red Snapper Jun 09 2010
Council Modifies Preferred Alternative for Area Closure Mar 08 2010
Federal Fishery Advisory Panel Seats Open to ApplicantsJan 19 2010
Council Approves Measures to Address Overfishing of Nine Snapper Grouper SpeciesDec 15 2009
Council Approves Measures to Protect Deepwater Corals in the South AtlanticSep 24 2009
Management Alternatives to End Overfishing Approved for Public HearingsSep 21 2009
Advisory Panel Meetings Scheduled for Fisheries IssuesJul 30 2009
Council Continues to Review Alternatives to End OverfishingJun 16 2009
Federal Fishery Advisory Panel Seats Open to ApplicantsApr 08 2009
Council requests interim rule to close red snapper fisheryMar 09 2009
Federal Fishery Managers Respond to Scientific Committee RecommendationsDec 10 2008
Advisory Panel Seats Open to ApplicantsOct 09 2008
Council Approves Amendment 16 to End Overfishing Sep 23 2008
Council Seeks Public Input on Snapper Grouper, Shrimp IssuesJul 18 2008
Council Approves Amendment 15B to End Sale of Bag-Limit Caught Snapper GrouperJun 17 2008
Council Seeks Advisory Panel ApplicantsApr 28 2008
Council to hold public hearing/scoping meeting series in MayApr 14 2008
Council Moves Forward to End Overfishing of Snapper Grouper SpeciesMar 11 2008
Council to Hold Series of Public Scoping Meetings in FebruaryJan 16 2008
Council Begins New Year with Meetings of Public Interest Jan 11 2008
Council Approves Amendment to Rebuild Fish StocksDec 10 2007
Public Hearings Scheduled for Snapper Grouper ManagementOct 24 2007
Options Narrowed to End Overfishing of Gag Grouper and Vermilion SnapperSep 24 2007
Council Seeks Input on Measures Needed for Gag and Vermilion SnapperAug 08 2007
Advisory Panel Seats OpenJul 16 2007
Council Moves One Step Closer to Creating MPAsMar 13 2007
Additional Public Hearing Scheduled in Hatteras for Mackerel AmendmentFeb 26 2007
Public Hearings Scheduled for Atlantic Group King and Spanish MackerelFeb 15 2007
Council Weighs Input from Scientific Committee and AdvisorsDec 11 2006
Advisory Panel Seats Open to ApplicantsOct 02 2006
Council Considers Input on Marine Protected Areas Sep 25 2006
Public Hearings Scheduled for Marine Protected AreasAug 18 2006
Council Seeks Applicants for Seats on Federal Fishery Advisory Panels Jul 18 2006
Council Approves Marine Protected AreaJun 23 2006
Federal Fishery Managers Convene in South FloridaMay 25 2006
Council Continues Work on Snapper Grouper Management. Mar 08 2006
Why is this Fish Smiling? Goliath Grouper Removed from Species of Concern List by NOAA Fisheries Service.Mar 07 2006
Job Announcement - Council Seeks Staff Economist - Deadline for Applications March 15, 2006Feb 08 2006
Final Agenda Available for February 27 - March 3, 2006 Council Meeting in Jekyll Island, GA.Feb 07 2006


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