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Dec
12
2:30 PM14:30
Workshop

Industry Workshop on Safe Work Environment for Observers

NOAA Fisheries and the Office of Law Enforcement will host three workshops for fishing industry members to help answer common questions about harassment and sexual assault/harassment, and to further support observers in the field. One of the workshops is scheduled for December 12th at 2:30 at the Westin Annapolis after the December 2025 Council meeting. 

The workshops will be hosted in-person and will have a hybrid option for those interested in participating virtually. Workshops are voluntary and the topics will include: what constitutes harassment, how to communicate safety-related concerns, how NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement follows up on harassment reports, and more. The workshop is expected to last approximately 50 minutes, consisting of a 30 minute presentation with time left for questions. Industry members are encouraged to attend.

Visit the workshop page on the NOAA Fisheries website for additional details.

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Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00
Workshop

Scup Gear Restricted Areas Public Workshop

  • See location details below (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, will hold a workshop to collect industry input on the current scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRAs). The Council and CCE are particularly seeking input from small mesh trawl fishermen. However, anyone with an interest in the scup GRAs is invited to attend.

When: Wednesday November 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: The workshop will be held at three in-person locations with a webinar option available:

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Office – 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901

  • Superior Trawl – 55 State St., Narragansett, RI 02882

  • Lund’s Fisheries – 997 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204

  • Webinar (Zoom) – Connection information is available here

Registration: Please register here if you are planning to attend.

Workshop Purpose: The workshop will be facilitated by CCE as part of a Council-funded project titled “Utilizing Collaborative Strategies to Assess and Adapt Scup GRAs in Response to Climate Change.” First implemented in 2000 and 2001, the Council’s two scup GRAs are intended to reduce juvenile scup discards in small mesh fisheries during certain times of the year. Recent data suggest there has been a shift in where and when scup discards occur, and it is anticipated that changes may continue with changing ocean conditions and species distributions. Industry input provided during this workshop will be used along with fisheries and environmental data to evaluate potential changes to the GRAs.

Additional Information: Visit the Cornell Cooperative Extension page to learn more.

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Oct
2
to Oct 3
Workshop

Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Amendment Implementation Issues Workshop

  • Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a workshop related to the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Amendment Wednesday, October 2nd -Thursday, October 3rd at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

The purpose of the workshop is to create a focused discussion on how aspects of alternative 5 of the SCOQ Species Separation Requirements Amendment would be implemented by the Council and NOAA Fisheries.

Webinar Connection

The workshop will be partially broadcast by webinar. Plenary sessions only will be available for listen-only access with the option to provide comments through the chat function during the public comment periods noted on the agenda. Breakout group sessions will not be broadcast by webinar. See the workshop agenda for a schedule of which sessions will be broadcast; however, please note that the agenda is subject to change during the workshop.

  • Click here to join the webinar. (If prompted, enter Meeting Number: 2337 081 8416; Password: SCOQWorkshop24).

  • Join by phone only: 1-415-655-0001 US Toll

  • For webinar troubleshooting help, please see this page.

 Meeting Materials

Memo to Participants

  1. Workshop Goals

  2. Workshop Agenda

  3. List of Participants

  4. List of Frequently Used Acronyms, Conversions, and Definitions

  5. Alternative 5 Description (includes action purpose and need and link to full document)

  6. Some Relevant Regulation Excerpts (includes link to full regulations)

  7. Industry Developed Descriptions

  8. Agency Descriptions and FAQs 

  9. Supplemental Information, Background, and Comment Letters

  10. Additional Material (NOAA Analysis & Program Support Division, Operational Graphic)

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Feb
15
to Feb 16
Workshop

East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Summit

  • Westin Arlington Gateway (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Overview

As part of the final stage of the East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Initiative, East coast fishery management organizations convened an in-person summit meeting February 15-16, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. This meeting served as a venue to develop a set of governance, management, and monitoring recommendations from the scenario planning process.

During the meeting, participants considered the scenarios previously developed to describe how climate change might affect East Coast fisheries in the next 20 years, as well as input received in previous stages on actions that should be taken now to ensure that fisheries are governed and managed effectively in an era of climate change.

Summit participants included representatives from each of the three U.S. East Coast Fishery Management Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and NOAA Fisheries.

Documents

Supplemental Materials:

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Nov
9
3:00 PM15:00
Workshop

NEFMC Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management Public Information Workshop (Montauk, NY)

  • Montauk Playhouse and Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The New England Fishery Management Council has scheduled seven public information workshops to help inform fishermen and other stakeholders about ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) and its potential application to a Georges Bank Ecosystem Production Unit. The Council has been referring to this approach as an example Fishery Management Plan for Georges Bank (eFEP).

Given the potential implications for Mid-Atlantic fisheries and stakeholders, one of the workshops will be held in Montauk, NY on November 9. Please note that the workshop originally planned for Manahawkin, NJ has been cancelled. Learn more and register at the links below.

Register for the Workshops > HERE

QUESTIONS? Contact Senior Fishery Analyst Andrew Applegate, the Council’s EBFM lead, at aapplegate@nefmc.org.

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Jun
21
5:45 PM17:45
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 5

The Sumer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop #5 will meet via webinar on Tuesday, June 21st from 5:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. The focus of the workshop will be to review draft final results from the simulation models, finalize trade-off weighting and rankings, provide feedback on the MSE process, and develop any recommendations for Council and Board consideration. For additional information, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.

Meeting Materials

Webinar Details

  • Click here to join the June 21st MSE core group workshop (if prompted, enter Meeting number: 2344 305 8231; Meeting password: mnWVyPv6M52). After you connect, you will have an opportunity to choose whether you want to use your phone or computer mic/speakers for audio.

  • For telephone-only access, dial +1-415-655-0001 (US Toll) and enter access code 2344 305 8231

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Jun
21
to Jun 23
Workshop

Climate Change Scenario Planning - Scenario Creation Workshop

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Crystal City - Washington Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

East Coast fishery management bodies are currently engaging in a Climate Change Scenario Planning initiative to explore governance and management issues related to climate change and fishery stock distributions. The next phase of this work will be a 2.5 day Scenario Creation workshop, to be held in Arlington, VA on June 21-23, 2022.

Through a series of conversations and exercises, participants will create a set of scenarios that describe how climate change might affect East Coast fisheries in the next 20 years. Each scenario will describe a different way in which changing oceanographic, biological, and social/economic conditions could combine to create future challenges and opportunities for East Coast fisheries.

Webinar Connection

In April 2022, the public was invited to apply to participate in this workshop. Although the application window has closed, the workshop will be partially broadcast by webinar: plenary sessions only will be available for listen-only access with the option to provide comments through a chat function. Breakout group sessions will not be broadcast by webinar. See the workshop agenda for a schedule of which sessions will be broadcast; however, please note that the agenda is subject to change during the workshop.

Meeting Materials

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact a core team member.

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May
2
to May 3
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 4

  • Philadelphia Marriot Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group met in-person May 2-3, 2022. The focus of the workshop was to review preliminary model outputs from a suite of management alternative scenarios and evaluate trade-offs among different performance metrics between the different management objectives. For additional information, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.

Meeting Materials

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Mar
1
9:00 AM09:00
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 3

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group met via webinar on March 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The focus of the workshop was to review preliminary model outputs from the initial alternative scenarios and begin to develop weights to evaluate trade-offs between the different objectives.

Staff Contact: Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

Materials

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Nov
8
to Nov 9
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 2

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group met via webinar November 8-9, 2021. For additional information, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

Presentations:

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Jul
14
2:30 PM14:30
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 1, Session 2

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group will meet via webinar on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. For additional information, or to obtain webinar connection details, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

Presentations:

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Jun
14
5:30 PM17:30
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 1, Session 1

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group will meet via webinar on Monday June 14, 2021, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For additional information, or to obtain webinar connection details, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Nov
17
5:30 PM17:30
Workshop

Ocean City Video Project Workshop #1

  • Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold two online workshops for a project using video recordings to examine recreational fishing effort originating from Ocean City, Maryland. The meetings will be held on Tuesday November 17, 2020 and Tuesday December 1, 2020 both from 5:30pm-8pm.

The purpose of the meetings is to develop methods for using video to examine the recreational fishing effort in ocean waters that departs from Ocean City, Maryland.

Webinar connection:

http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/oc-video/

You will need to get the Adobe Connect App to participate. You can download it here:

For Windows (64 bit): Click here to install 

For Mac: Click here to install 

When you try to join you will be prompted to install if you don’t have it already.

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org.

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Feb
25
to Feb 27
Workshop

MREP Greater Atlantic - Fisheries Science Workshop

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is organizing two Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) workshops in the Greater Atlantic Region in early 2020:

1. MREP Fisheries Science Workshop – February 25-27, 2020, Woods Hole, MA

2. MREP Fisheries Management Workshop – March 24-26, 2020, Hanover, MD

  • Learn more about the workshops here.

  • Apply for a workshop online.

BACKGROUND: MREP Greater Atlantic was created by fishermen, for fishermen. It provides an inside look at the fisheries science and management processes, demystifies the acronyms and vocabulary, and equips fishermen with the tools to engage in shaping regulatory action and participating in collaborative science. In a neutral setting, fishermen work through the ‘how and why’ of the whole process, meet the people behind agency jobs, and share important feedback from the fishing community.

The program is offered as a series of workshops that build upon each other: a three-day Fishery Science Workshop, followed by a three-day Fishery Management Workshop. Presenters are drawn from the NMFS Regional Office and Science Center, the Fishery Management Councils, research institutions, and the fishing community. Workshops are designed and held as a collaborative effort, with members of the community moderating the meeting and assisting fellow fishermen to articulate issues, keeping the discussion real.

Participants leave the workshops with better understanding of how, when and where to engage effectively in fishery management.

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Jun
4
8:00 AM08:00
Workshop

NOAA Fisheries Mid-Atlantic Community Resilience Workshop

NOAA Fisheries’ Greater Atlantic Regional Office (GARFO) and Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) will host a collaborative workshop to discuss the challenges and solutions to fishing community resilience within our region, with a focus on the mid-Atlantic states. The workshop will be held June 4, 2018 at the The Grand Hotel (1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204; Reservations: 609-884-5611).

The workshop convenes mayors, community leaders, researchers, state and federal agency representatives, and members of the fishing industry. The workshop will strengthen community resilience and improve our understanding of the challenges facing the fishing industry and communities due to changing environmental, regulatory, and economic conditions. 

View the workshop announcement on the GARFO website for additional details and registration information. 

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Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00
Workshop

ACCSP eTrips Training Workshop (Riverhead, NY)

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension - 1st Floor Meeting Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) will host a workshop on SAFIS eTrips on Friday, March 16th in Riverhead, NY. View the announcement for complete details.

  • eTrips/Mobile (tablet version): 10am-12:30pm
  • eTrips online (computer/web-based version): 12:30pm-2:30pm

To register, please call 800-984-0810 and let the helpdesk know you intend on joining the class. Classes will be limited to the first 25 captains who sign up. 

Note: you should have your SAFIS eTrips username and password when you come to the class if you intend to set up your tablet/laptop for reporting. If you do not have a SAFIS account or are unsure, please call the helpdesk at 800-984-0810 prior to the workshop.

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