Gulf State Surveys Transition Workshop Scheduled for February 23-25
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February 18, 2022
Marine Recreational Information Program
The three-day Gulf State Recreational Catch and Effort Surveys Transition Workshop will begin Wednesday, February 23, 2022. This virtual workshop will serve as a forum for NOAA Fisheries, its state and regional partners, and a team of independent experts to agree on the elements of a Gulf State Recreational Catch and Effort Surveys Transition Plan. When executed, this plan will allow for the full use of state recreational fishing data in NOAA Fisheries’ stock assessment and management processes.
Anticipated Outcomes
Establish a research plan to improve our understanding of the differences between state and federal estimates of recreational catch.
Select an approach that will allow state data to be used in federal stock assessments and management decisions.
Establish the data input, storage, and output requirements of a regional state survey database.
Agree on the goals and components of a communications plan to maintain transparency throughout the transition process.
Register and Join Online
This workshop will be open to the public and broadcast via WebEx. Attendees must register for each day separately and will be placed in listen only mode
Register for Day One (Wednesday, February 23). On the day of the meeting, join here. To dial in, call 1-415-527-5035 and enter access code 2763 626 8584. The event password is noaa.
Register for Day Two (Thursday, February 24). On the day of the meeting, join here. To dial in, call 1-415-527-5035 and enter access code 2760 640 8219. The event password is noaa.
Register for Day Three (Friday, February 25). On the day of the meeting, join here. To dial in, call 1-415-527-5035 and enter access code 2764 458 8236. The event password is noaa.
Meeting Materials
More information about the workshop—including an agenda, a list of participants, and key workshop documents—can be found on the Gulf State Recreational Catch and Effort Surveys Transition Workshop event page. Note: The workshop agenda is considered a draft. Items may be added and/or revised up to the start of the event.