SAFMC Information and Education Overview – Utilizing the advisory panel process and partnerships
Kim IversonPublic Information OfficerSouth Atlantic Fishery Management
Council
South Atlantic Region
• EEZ off the coasts of NC, SC, GA and the east coast of Florida
• Diverse habitats from the Outer Banks of NC to the FL Keys
SAFMC FMPs• Snapper Grouper• Dolphin/Wahoo• Shrimp• Coastal Migratory Pelagics (Mackerel)• Corals• Golden Crab• Sargassum• Habitat/FEP
Diverse Fisheries = Unique challenges
For-Hire/Charter Fisheries 4 month spawning season
closure for shallow-water grouper
Commercial Fisheries
Wreckfish ITQ
Black Sea Bass Pot Endorsements
Red snapper closed
Private Recreational
Vermilion snapper seasonal closureNovember through March
Black sea bass season closed – over ACL by estimated 180%
Advisory PanelsCoralGolden CrabHabitatInformation &
EducationKing & Spanish
MackerelLaw EnforcementShrimpSnapper GrouperSpiny Lobster
Information and Education APAP Members - Provide input and direction for
outreach efforts and use of outreach tools Ten members meet annuallyChairman: Chris Woodward, EditorVice-Chair: Cathy Sakas, Outreach Specialist Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Other I&E Advisory Panel Members:• SC Sea Grant• NOAA Fisheries• NC Div. of Marine Fisheries• SC Office of Coastal and Resource Management• SC Marine Association• US Coast Guard• US Fish & Wildlife Service
Publications• SA Update
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Regulations• Topic specific
• News Releases• Fact Sheets• Post Cards• Electronic and
Hard Copy
Portable DisplaysGeneral SAFMC
used at Council meetings and hearings
New – Oculina Bank Deepwater Coral Display + DVD Revealing the Deep
Web Site www.safmc.net
• Currently Includes: • Homepage: Announcements, News Releases, Quick
Links, • List of all FMPs and Amendments + FRNs• Regulations by Species + ID • Separate Ecosystem-Based Management Section• Undergoing Upgrade: • Redesign: more user-friendly, adding list-serve,
social media • Recommendations from I&E AP and Committee
included
Informal Meetings, Q&A and Video Streaming
Format for public hearings/scoping includes informational sessions with staff
Informal Q&A held at each SAFMC meeting with NMFS and Council Chair plus staff available to answer questions.
Live video streaming of Council, SSC meetings and public hearings.
Partnerships and the FuturePartnering with Sea
Grant to explore social media
Outreach for SMZs:St. Lucie County, FLFL Fish & WildlifeSea Grant
Consortioum
Social Media: Looking AheadRegional Social Media
Workshop in OctoberSAFMC and SC Sea
Grant PartnershipPresentations on:
FacebookTwitterYouTubeBloggingMobile ApplicationsE-News
