South Atlantic Fishery Mgmt
FisheriesSouth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
South Atlantic Fishery Mgmt operates as a fisheries management body serving the South Atlantic region. It develops measures and policies to govern fish stocks, including revising catch levels for Red Snapper and reducing release mortality across species managed under the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the organization works with a small team to coordinate governance initiatives such as a Vision Blueprint and pilot electronic trip reporting. Its stakeholders include state agencies and recreational fishing participants, with collaborations such as a 2022 partnership with Joincca to improve recreational data and messaging. A notable leadership update occurred in 2023 with the retirement of a long-standing council member.