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The Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Subcommittee of the Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding an online meeting to discuss and give advice about new stock assessments for bigeye and yellowfin tunas. The purpose of the meeting is to use the latest scientific data to make decisions about sustainable fishing practices for these tuna species, including setting safe fishing limits. The meeting will take place on February 4, 2021, and is open to the public. Interested individuals can find more details on how to join the meeting on the Pacific Council's website or by contacting council staff for assistance.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day public meeting from April 7 to April 10, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The meeting will cover a variety of topics related to the Gulf of Mexico fisheries, including updates on shrimp and reef fish management, as well as discussions on electronic reporting and stock assessments. Public testimony on specific final action items and other fishery concerns will also be collected. The meeting offers both in-person and virtual participation options, with accommodations available for people with disabilities.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is correcting a previous announcement about their upcoming meetings. These meetings will be held online from March 1, 2021, to March 5, 2021, due to COVID-19 concerns. Committees such as the Law Enforcement, Mackerel Cobia, Snapper Grouper, and others will meet, with a particular update noting a change in the SEDAR Committee schedule. The SEDAR Committee will discuss stock assessments for mutton snapper and black sea bass, with some details handled in a partially closed session.

The Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review (WPSAR) Steering Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and approve a five-year schedule for stock assessments and address other related issues. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person attendance in Honolulu, HI, and remote participation via Webex. The committee is composed of key officials from the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council and the NMFS Pacific Islands offices. The public is invited to participate and provide comments during the meeting.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is proposing Amendment 35 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (PCGFMP). This amendment aims to define specific fish stocks that need conservation and management, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Amendment 35 targets eight fish species prioritized for stock assessments due in 2025 or 2027 and is mainly administrative. It does not change fishing schedules or locations but helps in preventing overfishing, rebuilding depleted fish stocks, and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the amendment are invited until May 4, 2025.