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A new #citizenscience resource is available! NOAA’s Citizen Science Catalog makes it easy to search for the right project for you, filtering by in-person or virtual participation plus focus areas, like fisheries. Find your next project here! noaa.gov/office-educati… @NOAAeducation

In this week’s South Atlantic Bite Newsletter, we acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and announce the 2025 SAFMC Release Annual Data Summary and champion. Read more here: safmc.net/posts/the-sout… Photo: Ted Stevens Foundation

Reminder! Today, from 1-2:30 pm, the SAFMC Seminar Series continues with a presentation on Florida’s Acropora and the 4th Global Coral Bleaching Event. Register for the webinar here: safmc.net/events/seminar… #SAFMC #SeminarSeries #CoralReefWatch #CoralBleaching #Florida

Know this fish? Drop your ID in the comments and let us know what features led you to your ID! Check out our shallow water grouper ID guide for tips and tricks safmc.net/documents/safm… #CitSciFri #SAFMCRelease A: Scamp

The Outreach and Communications Advisory Panel will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th through Wednesday, May 6th. Agenda topics include strategies to increase public engagement, Sea Grant efforts, the Citizen Science Program, and more. Check out materials at the link in our bio.

The #Outreach and #Communications Advisory Panel will meet next week Tuesday, May 5th through Wednesday, May 6th. Agenda topics include strategies to increase public engagement, Sea Grant efforts, the Citizen Science Program, and more. Find materials at the link in our bio.

No one wants to see a snapper or grouper float away after release. Fortunately, there are ways to return barotrauma-affected fish to depth. This video explains barotrauma, how to use a descending device, and why it matters. Video by SCI NC, via PBS NC. video.pbsnc.org/video/this-sim…

#CitizenScienceMonth is ending, but you can be a citizen scientist year-round! Discover projects on our Program webpage that help fill data gaps for South Atlantic fisheries. And find more projects on @the_Zooniverse and @SciStarter. safmc.net/citizen-scienc… PC: R. Hudson, REEF

The Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel meets next week Tuesday, April 21st through Thursday, April 23rd. Tune in via webinar and check out briefing materials here: safmc.net/events/april-2… #SAFMC #FisheriesManagement #Snapper #Grouper

The Council’s SEP and SSC meet this week, April 13th through April 16th. Be sure to register for the webinars and follow along on the meeting webpages here: safmc.net/scientific-and… #SAFMC #SEP #SSC #FisheriesScience

In this week’s South Atlantic Bite Newsletter, we remind you of a busy upcoming meeting schedule in April, advisory group membership opportunities, a new SAFMC seminar series, and a few updates from SeaGrant. Read more here: safmc.net/posts/the-sout…

The path from science to fisheries management is a multi-step process built on data, collaboration, and public input. Watch the video to see how decisions are made and where you can get involved: safmc.net/get-involved/ #SAFMC #FisheriesManagement #SouthAtlantic #GetInvolved

Reminder! Today, from 1-2:30 pm, the SAFMC Seminar Series continues with a presentation on the history of coastal and offshore fishery-independent surveys at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Register for the webinar here: safmc.net/events/seminar…

Earn recognition and items by sharing data about your released shallow water grouper and Red Snapper with #SAFMCRelease! Through our recognition program, earn items like a Shimano rod and reel when you meet milestones. safmc.net/citizen-scienc…. Made possible by an ACCSP grant.

The science-to-management process involves multiple steps that guide decisions in fisheries management. Watch the video below to see how it all comes together. You can also learn more about the Council here: safmc.net/about/ #SAFMC #SouthAtlantic

Can you ID this fish? Drop its name in the comments along with the features that led you to your answer! Check out ID tips and side-by-side comparison of shallow water grouper in our Shallow Water Grouper ID Guide: safmc.net/documents/safm… A: Red Grouper #CitSciFri #SAFMCRelease

The Lines of Communication initiative is designed to foster open dialogue and mutual learning, build on an understanding of the management process, connect you directly with Council members, and share information that is important to your fishery. safmc.net/lines-of-commu….

The Council held its quarterly meeting last week in Jekyll Island, GA. Read the press release here: safmc.net/posts/council-… #SAFMC #CouncilMeeting #FisheriesManagement #OffshoreFishing

Reminder! The Council will hold its March Council meeting next week, March 2-6, 2026, at the Villas by the Sea Resort in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Meeting materials, the full agenda, and webinar registration are available here: safmc.net/events/march-2…

In our latest feature article, we showcase a video series that highlights the voices of South Atlantic fishermen who share their personal connections to the water — and why stewardship and involvement in the management process matter. safmc.net/posts/what-it-…