Reef Fish AP October 2023

We are using the GoToWebinar platform. Non-AP members may participate (listen and view the meeting) via cell phone or tablet.

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

I. Introductions of Members – Capt. Frady

II. Adoption of Agenda – Capt. Frady

III. Approval of Minutes from the October 2022 Meeting – Capt. Frady

IV. Election of Chair and Vice Chair – Mr. Rindone

V.  Scope of Work – Mr. Rindone

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

VII.  Update:  MRIP-FES Pilot Study and Proposed Next Steps – Ms. Lazo

• • a.  Presentation – Dr. Papacostas
  • b.  AP Recommendations

VIII. Summary: Gag Research Review from September 2023 Gulf SSC Meeting

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  Background:  September 2023 Gulf SSC Meeting Summary
  • c.  AP Recommendations – Chair

IX.  Review:  Gag Interim Analysis Health Check (no catch advice) – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  Background:  SEDAR 72 2022 Gulf of Mexico Gag Grouper Operational
    Assessment Report Amendment – State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS) Run
  • c.  Background:  2023 Gag Interim Analysis Report
  • d.  AP Recommendations – Chair

X.  Discussion:  Reef Fish Framework Action:  Modifications to Gag and Black Grouper Recreational Retention Limits and Commercial Spawning Season Closure – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  Background:  SEDAR 72 2022 Gulf of Mexico Gag Grouper Operational
    Assessment Report Amendment – State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS) Run
  • c.  Background:  Reef Fish Amendment 56
  • d.  AP Recommendations – Chair

XI.  Discussion:  Draft Framework Action:  Modifications to Recreational and Commercial Greater Amberjack Management Measures – Dr. Hollensead

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  Background:  Document
  • c.  Background:  SEDAR 70 2020 Stock Assessment Report
  • d.  Background:  Reef Fish Amendment 54
  • e.  AP Recommendations – Chair

XII.  Review:  Vermilion Snapper Interim Analysis – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  AP Recommendations – Chair

XIII.  Review:  Lane Snapper Catch Analysis – Mr. Rindone

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  AP Recommendations – Chair

XIV.  Discussion:  Draft Snapper Grouper Amendment 44 / Reef Fish Amendment 55:  Catch Level Adjustments and Allocations for Southeastern U.S. Yellowtail Snapper – Ms. Somerset

• • a.  Presentation
  • b.  Background:  Document
  • c.  Background:  January 2022 Gulf Reef Fish AP Summary
  • d.  AP Recommendations – Chair

XV.  Public Comment – Chair

• a. Written Public Comment Received
• b. Written Public Comment Received

XVI. Other Business – Chair