Shrimp AP – November 2022

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.   Adoption of Agenda – Chair

II.  Approval of Minutes from March 29, 2022 meeting – Chair

• a. Minutes from September 12, 2022, Joint Coral, Shrimp, and Spiny Lobster Meeting
• b. Meeting Summary from September 6, 2019, Joint Coral SSC, Coral AP, and Shrimp AP 

III. Scope of Work – Dr. Freeman

IV. Council Actions in Response to Motions from the March 2022 Shrimp AP Meeting, and June 2022 Council Meeting Motions – Dr. Freeman

• • a.  Background Information: Letter to NMFS on Communication Plan for Shrimp SD Cards
  • b.  Background Information: Letter to NMFS for EFP with Testing of Shrimp BRDs
  • c.  Background Information: Letter to NMFS for Shrimp EDM Participation Request
  • d.  Background Information: Letter to NMFS for 2022 Texas Closure

V.  Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Expansion Proposal – Ms. Dieveney (NOAA/FKNMS)

• • a. Background Information:  FKNMS Supporting Materials
  • b. Background Information:  Council Comments to the DEIS

VI.   Status of 2020 Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Effort and Landings Estimates – Dr. Lowther and Mr. Dettloff (SEFSC)

VII.  Draft Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico – Mrs. Matthews (BOEM)

VIII. Update on Research Track (SEDAR) – Dr. Siegfried (SEFSC)

IX.   Recent Information on Sawfish in the Gulf – Mr. Brame (SERO)

• a. Background Information: Graham et al. 2022 Paper on Sawfish Bycatch Risk
• b. Background Information: Letter to NMFS from the Smalltooth Sawfish Recovery Implementation Team

X.    Public Comment

• • Public Comment Instructions

XI.   Other Business

• NOAA’s Natural Resource and Damage Assessment Projects