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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel (NTAP) is set to hold a public meeting via webinar on March 19, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting is organized by the National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the most recent NTAP research vote, make revisions to the NTAP charter, and address any other business. Special accommodations will be available for individuals with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day public meeting of the Reef Fish Advisory Panel on March 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., EDT. This in-person meeting will be held at the Gulf Council office in Tampa, Florida. During the meeting, discussions will focus on various fish stock assessments and management measures, including deep-water groupers, shallow-water groupers, and species like Mutton Snapper and Yellowtail Snapper. The meeting will also cover headboat data collection and will allow for public comments. Those interested can participate in person or via webinar, with registration available on the Gulf Council's website.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are holding five public meetings to gather input on a new amendment focused on recreational fishing. This amendment aims to develop strategies for managing recreational fishing separately, such as through different data collection methods. The meetings will take place from February 25 to March 5, 2025, and will be accessible both online and in-person. Public comments are welcome until March 20, 2025, through various submission methods, including online, email, and mail.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (MAFMC) Tilefish Advisory Panel is conducting a public meeting to develop a fishery performance report for golden and blueline tilefish. This meeting aims to gather input from the Advisory Panel for setting tilefish specifications. It will take place via a webinar on February 17, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and can also be accessed via telephone. The event is accessible to people with disabilities, and special accommodations can be requested in advance.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will conduct public meetings on February 11-12, 2025. These meetings will be held virtually via Webex, and more information can be found on the Council's website. Topics on the agenda include reviewing membership applications, discussing the impact of fishing gear on marine habitats, and updates on a marine carbon removal project. The meetings will also address other business matters, reports, and public comments, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day meeting via webinar for its Reef Fish Advisory Panel on February 24, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. The panel will review and discuss various topics, including recommendations for fishery management concerning species like Yellowtail Snapper and Greater Amberjack, as well as Red Grouper allocations and fish catch limits. The meeting will also cover topics such as modifications to Vermilion Snapper recreational bag limits and the use of Commercial Electronic Logbooks. Interested parties can register for the meeting through the council's website.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are holding a public webinar meeting on March 23, 2021. The meeting is to discuss and review public comments on the allocation of commercial and recreational fishing of summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. The Advisory Panels will provide recommendations on choosing preferred alternatives for final action. The meeting will be accessible online, and accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding its third Recreational Initiative Working Group meeting in Tampa, Florida, on February 19-20, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss innovative management strategies for reef species and develop recommendations on action items and goals. The meeting will include breakout sessions to evaluate management strategies, tasks for consensus recommendations, and discussions on improving engagement with the recreational community. The full agenda and webinar registration details are provided on the Gulf Council's website. Special accommodations are available upon request.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual public hearing on March 31, 2025, regarding the Shrimp Framework Action. This action looks into updating the federally permitted Gulf shrimp fleet's platform for collecting and transmitting vessel position data. The public can join through a webinar and provide input online using a feedback tool. Details and updates about the meeting are accessible on the Council's website.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a four-day online meeting from January 25 to January 28, 2021, to discuss issues that affect the fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico's exclusive economic zone. The meeting will be held via webinar and will include discussions on topics like fishery management plans, committee updates, budget reviews, and various fish species assessments. Public testimony will be arranged on January 27 and will cover different amendments and actions related to fishery management. People interested in attending can register for the webinar through the Council's website.