Reef Fish AP April 2024

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AP members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.

I. Introductions of Members – Capt. Hubbard

II. Adoption of Agenda – Capt. Hubbard

III. Approval of Minutes from the October 2023 Meeting – Capt. Hubbard

IV.  Scope of Work – Mr. Rindone

V. Review of Reef Fish and IFQ Program Landings – SERO Staff

• • a. Presentation
  • b. Florida Red Snapper 2023 Season Update
  • c. Alabama Red Snapper 2023 Season Update
  • d. Mississippi Red Snapper 2023 Season Update
  • e. Louisiana Red Snapper 2023 Season Update
  • f. Texas Red Snapper 2023 Season Update

 

VI. Review:  SEDAR 74 Research Track Review of Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation: Stock Assessment Review
  • b.  Background:  SEDAR 74 Stock Assessment Report
  • c.  Background:  Reviewer Recommendations
    • • c(i)  Independent Peer Review of SEDAR 74 – Cieri
      • c(ii)  Independent Peer Review of SEDAR 74 – Cordue
      • c(iii)  Independent Peer Review of SEDAR 74 – Fuglebakk
  • d.  Background: February 2024 Gulf SSC Meeting Summary
  • e.  AP Questions- Capt. Hubbard

 

VII. Review: SEDAR 85 Gulf of Mexico Yellowedge Grouper and SSC Recommendations for the Deep-water Grouper Complex – Mr. Rindone

• • a. Presentation: SEDAR 85 Stock Assessment, Projections, and SSC Recommendations
  • b. Fishermen Feedback:  Document and Presentation – Ms. Muehlstein
  • c. Background: SEDAR 85 Stock Assessment Report
  • d. Background: February 2024 Gulf SSC Meeting Summary
  • e. AP Recommendations – Capt. Hubbard

VIII.  Discussion: 2023 Recreational Red Grouper and Gag Grouper Landings – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  AP Recommendations – Capt. Hubbard

IX. Discussion: Reef Fish Amendment 58:  Modifications to the Shallow-water Grouper Complex, Catch Limits, and Other Management Measures – Mr. Rindone  (1½ hr)

• • (a) Presentation: Proposed Management Alternatives
  • (b) AP Recommendations – Capt. Hubbard

X. Review: Reef Fish Amendment 61: Modifications to the Mid-water Snapper Complex and Catch Limits – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation: Proposed Management Alternatives
  • b.  Background: May 2023 Gulf SSC Meeting Summary
  • c.  Background: June 2023 Gulf Council Reef Fish Committee Summary
  • d.  AP Recommendations – Capt. Hubbard

 

XI. Discussion: Ad Hoc Charter For-Hire Data Collection Advisory Panel’s January 2024 Meeting – Dr. Hollensead

• • a. Background: Ad Hoc AP January 2024 Meeting Summary
  • b. Background: Ad Hoc AP January 2024 Meeting Presentations
  • c. Background: Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Charter For-hire Data Collection Program Document
  • d.  AP Recommendations – Capt. Hubbard

XII.  Public Comment – Capt. Hubbard

XIII. Other Business – Capt. Hubbard

• • a. Discussion of Removing the 20-Fathom Closure for Red Grouper
  • b. Discussion of the Charter For-hire buffer and Fishing Season for Red Snapper
  • c. Discussion of NMFS Letter to Gulf Council about Lane Snapper Overfishing
  • d. Discussion of Council Comments on Reef Fish Amendment 58