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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is hosting a second public workshop called the Recreational Initiative Public Engagement Workshop. This event will be held online as a webinar on January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. During the meeting, there will be a presentation on the initiative's purpose, a discussion of past results, and an opportunity for public comments. Interested participants can register and find more details on the Gulf 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce announced a public meeting of the Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee (MCAM) on February 26, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually on the Google Meets Platform, and registration is not required. During the meeting, members will discuss topics such as area-based management in the U.S., tracking conservation progress, and Indigenous-led conservation. Public comments are welcomed, and written comments should be submitted by February 21, 2025, to ensure they are reviewed by the MCAM before the meeting.

The Federal Register published a correction notice regarding a document with the number 2025-06590, initially released on April 17, 2025. This correction changes a date listed in the document's "DATES" section on page 16109, third column, fourth line, where the original date "September 15, 2025" is amended to "June 16, 2025." The notice involved pertains to a review concerning six foreign elasmobranch species initiated by the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will have a meeting on April 11, 2025, to talk about their budget and work plan. This meeting will be held online and requires advance registration to attend. Part of the meeting will be closed to discuss personnel and contract matters. The agenda and other important details, like how to register, will be available on the Council's website.

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.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has set a 3.0% fee percentage for 2024 under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program for halibut and sablefish in the North Pacific. This fee helps cover the costs involved in managing and enforcing the program. Fishermen must calculate their fees based on this percentage and the value of their catch, which they need to pay by January 31, 2025. Although management costs decreased, a significant drop in total fishery value keeps the fee percentage at this capped rate.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a hybrid meeting of its Scallop Advisory Panel on April 1, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Boston and online. The meeting aims to discuss the Long-Term Scallop Strategic Plan and review the progress of the Limited Access General Category Individual Fishing Quota (LAGC IFQ) Program. Public participation is welcomed, and the meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Call Cate O'Keefe for more information about accommodations or further details on attending the meeting.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the cancellation of a public meeting for the Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space, which was previously scheduled for March 5, 2025. This meeting cancellation notice was originally published in the Federal Register on January 29, 2025. Additional information can be obtained from Jason Y. Kim, the Designated Federal Officer for the committee, via phone or email.

Lorrie Rea, Ph.D. from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has applied for a permit to receive, import, and export parts of pinnipeds, which are marine mammals like seals, for scientific research. The aim of the study is to examine the toxicology, ecology, and physiology of these animals. The request for this permit is made under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other relevant regulations, and it covers the exchange of samples from up to 1,500 individuals per pinniped species, not including walruses, each year. Interested parties can submit comments on the application until March 29, 2021.