Shrimp AP December 2021

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. Introduction of Members – Dr. Froeschke

II. Election of Chair and Vice Chair – Dr. Froeschke

III. Adoption of Agenda – Chair

IV. Approval of Minutes from March 23, 2021 Webinar – Chair

V. Scope of Work – Dr. Froeschke

VI. Council Action in Response to Motions from the March 2021 Shrimp AP Meeting and October 2021 Council Meeting Motions – Dr. Froeschke

VII. Update on Vessel Position Data Collection

• • a. Overview of current cELB units’ programming and implementation – Dr. Nance
  • b. Presentation on elements of data from current cELB units – Dr. Primrose
  • c. GSMFC process for data receival, security, and storage – Ms. Bellais and Mr. Ferrer
  • d. Comparison table – Ms. Bosarge
    •  i. Background Information: VMS tech specs
    •  ii. Background Information: Proposed tech specs

VII. Update on Vessel Position Data Collection continued

• e. Presentation: case study of South Atlantic rock shrimp VMS data inputted into the Gulf shrimp effort algorithm for illustration of compatibility – Dr. Walter
• f. Summary of October 2021 Shrimp Focus Group Meeting – Dr. Froeschke
• g. Review of Draft Shrimp Framework Action – Dr. Froeschke

VIII. Draft Plan for Pilot Testing of VMS Units on Gulf Shrimp Vessels – Mr. Wallace

IX. Recent Shrimp Biological Opinion – Ms. Lee

• a. Presentation
• b. Background:  ESA – Section 7 Consultation Biological Opinion

X. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management:  Wind Energy Development in the Gulf – Mrs. Matthews

XI. Update on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas

• i. Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Atlases – Dr. Riley
• ii. AOA Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) Process – Ms. Bennett

XII. Discussion of Shark Depredation – Ms. Bosarge

Background Material:

• i. Shark Conflicts with the LA Shrimp Industry – La Sea Grant Research On Shark Damage

XIII. Public Testimony

• Public Testimony Instructions
  • Written Public Testimony: Bill Kelly

XIV. Other Business