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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.

Daniel Costa, Ph.D., from the University of California at Santa Cruz has applied for a permit to study California sea lions across their range. The research aims to explore the sea lions' foraging habits, habitat usage, and health through various methods including aerial surveys, capturing, and biological sampling. The permit, which is requested for a 10-year period, allows incidental disturbance to some non-target marine mammal species and up to three unintentional mortalities annually. Public comments on the application are invited by April 17, 2025, and can be submitted via email.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting a review of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) designation to ensure it aligns with current government policies and Executive Orders. The final rule for establishing PNMS was published on January 16, 2025, and the sanctuary officially came into effect on March 3, 2025. This review is part of a process to confirm the sanctuary's compliance with policies like Executive Order 14219, which focuses on efficient governance.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing a virtual joint meeting of its Archipelagic Plan Team and Pelagic Plan Team from January 21 to January 23, 2025. The meeting will cover various fishery management issues and will include discussions about potential improvements and future strategies for the Western Pacific fisheries. Public comments will be welcomed during designated agenda periods, and the meeting schedule is subject to change as needed to complete the discussion items. The meetings are made accessible, and participants can find more detailed information on the Council's website.

On February 21, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had announced a public meeting of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee, which was supposed to take place from March 12 to March 14, 2025. However, this meeting has now been canceled. For more information, individuals can contact Krisa Arzayus, the Designated Federal Official for the U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee.

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve and six coastal management programs. These programs, located in American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon, are managed by the states and territory under the Coastal Zone Management Act. NOAA found that both the reserve and the state and territory programs are in compliance with federally approved coastal zone management objectives and meeting the terms of their financial assistance. The findings are available online, and NOAA has addressed public comments received during the evaluation process.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has started its yearly process for managing the 2025 ocean salmon fisheries. They have announced the availability of related documents and the dates and locations for upcoming meetings and public hearings. Written comments on the salmon management options must be submitted online before the April 2025 Council meeting. The Council will host public hearings in March 2025 to discuss the proposed salmon fishery management alternatives, with details available on their website.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting of its On-Demand Fishing Gear Conflict Working Group via webinar on April 29, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting aims to discuss strategies and recommendations concerning fishing gear conflicts in New England's territorial waters, with the possibility of formal actions being taken by the full council if needed. The meeting will be accessible and adjustments for disabilities can be requested. The session will be recorded for public access.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a meeting of the Dolphin Wahoo Advisory Panel on April 22-23, 2025. The meeting will occur at the Town and Country Inn in Charleston, SC, and will also be accessible via a webinar. Topics to be discussed include regulatory amendments, electronic reporting improvements, and updates on various fishery management strategies and programs. The public can register for the webinar and submit comments online two weeks before the meeting.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting of the Law Enforcement Advisory Panel on February 5, 2025, via webinar. The meeting will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and interested parties must register to attend. The panel will discuss various topics, including changes to the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award process and ways to enhance electronic reporting programs. Public comments and meeting materials will be available online two weeks before the meeting.