Shrimp Data Collection Focus Group October 2021

Thursday, October 21, 2021

9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

via webinar 

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

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

 

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 GoToWebinar for iOS

I.   Agenda- Review of charge and objectives – Dr. Matthew Freeman

II.  Overview of current cELB units’ programming and implementation – Dr. James Nance

III.  Presentation on elements of data from current cELB units – Dr. James Primrose

IV.  Background Information: GSMFC process for data receival, security, and storage

V.   Focus group discussion for Objectives 2-4

VI.  Comparison table – Ms. Leann Bosarge

• a. Background Information: VMS Type Approval
• b. Background Information: Proposed tech specs

VII.  Focus group discussion for Objective 5

VIII. Presentation: case study of South Atlantic rock shrimp VMS data inputted into the Gulf shrimp effort algorithm for illustration of compatibility. – Dr. John Walter

IX.   Focus group discussion for Objective 6

• Background Information: Framework Action: Modification of the Vessel Position Data Collection Program for the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery – Dr. Matthew Freeman

X.  Public Comment

• Instructions for providing public comment

XI. Summary of focus group advice and proposed next steps