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Feb
15
to Feb 16
Workshop

East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Summit

  • Westin Arlington Gateway (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Overview

As part of the final stage of the East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Initiative, East coast fishery management organizations convened an in-person summit meeting February 15-16, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. This meeting served as a venue to develop a set of governance, management, and monitoring recommendations from the scenario planning process.

During the meeting, participants considered the scenarios previously developed to describe how climate change might affect East Coast fisheries in the next 20 years, as well as input received in previous stages on actions that should be taken now to ensure that fisheries are governed and managed effectively in an era of climate change.

Summit participants included representatives from each of the three U.S. East Coast Fishery Management Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and NOAA Fisheries.

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Nov
9
3:00 PM15:00
Workshop

NEFMC Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management Public Information Workshop (Montauk, NY)

  • Montauk Playhouse and Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The New England Fishery Management Council has scheduled seven public information workshops to help inform fishermen and other stakeholders about ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) and its potential application to a Georges Bank Ecosystem Production Unit. The Council has been referring to this approach as an example Fishery Management Plan for Georges Bank (eFEP).

Given the potential implications for Mid-Atlantic fisheries and stakeholders, one of the workshops will be held in Montauk, NY on November 9. Please note that the workshop originally planned for Manahawkin, NJ has been cancelled. Learn more and register at the links below.

Register for the Workshops > HERE

QUESTIONS? Contact Senior Fishery Analyst Andrew Applegate, the Council’s EBFM lead, at aapplegate@nefmc.org.

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Jun
21
5:45 PM17:45
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 5

The Sumer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop #5 will meet via webinar on Tuesday, June 21st from 5:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. The focus of the workshop will be to review draft final results from the simulation models, finalize trade-off weighting and rankings, provide feedback on the MSE process, and develop any recommendations for Council and Board consideration. For additional information, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.

Meeting Materials

Webinar Details

  • Click here to join the June 21st MSE core group workshop (if prompted, enter Meeting number: 2344 305 8231; Meeting password: mnWVyPv6M52). After you connect, you will have an opportunity to choose whether you want to use your phone or computer mic/speakers for audio.

  • For telephone-only access, dial +1-415-655-0001 (US Toll) and enter access code 2344 305 8231

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Jun
21
to Jun 23
Workshop

Climate Change Scenario Planning - Scenario Creation Workshop

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Crystal City - Washington Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

East Coast fishery management bodies are currently engaging in a Climate Change Scenario Planning initiative to explore governance and management issues related to climate change and fishery stock distributions. The next phase of this work will be a 2.5 day Scenario Creation workshop, to be held in Arlington, VA on June 21-23, 2022.

Through a series of conversations and exercises, participants will create a set of scenarios that describe how climate change might affect East Coast fisheries in the next 20 years. Each scenario will describe a different way in which changing oceanographic, biological, and social/economic conditions could combine to create future challenges and opportunities for East Coast fisheries.

Webinar Connection

In April 2022, the public was invited to apply to participate in this workshop. Although the application window has closed, the workshop will be partially broadcast by webinar: plenary sessions only will be available for listen-only access with the option to provide comments through a chat function. Breakout group sessions will not be broadcast by webinar. See the workshop agenda for a schedule of which sessions will be broadcast; however, please note that the agenda is subject to change during the workshop.

Meeting Materials

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact a core team member.

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May
2
to May 3
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 4

  • Philadelphia Marriot Downtown (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group met in-person May 2-3, 2022. The focus of the workshop was to review preliminary model outputs from a suite of management alternative scenarios and evaluate trade-offs among different performance metrics between the different management objectives. For additional information, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.

Meeting Materials

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Mar
1
9:00 AM09:00
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 3

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group met via webinar on March 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The focus of the workshop was to review preliminary model outputs from the initial alternative scenarios and begin to develop weights to evaluate trade-offs between the different objectives.

Staff Contact: Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

Materials

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Nov
8
to Nov 9
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 2

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group met via webinar November 8-9, 2021. For additional information, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

Presentations:

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Jul
14
2:30 PM14:30
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 1, Session 2

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group will meet via webinar on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. For additional information, or to obtain webinar connection details, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

Presentations:

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Jun
14
5:30 PM17:30
Workshop

Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshop 1, Session 1

The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group will meet via webinar on Monday June 14, 2021, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For additional information, or to obtain webinar connection details, contact Brandon Muffley at bmuffley@mafmc.org.  

About Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Workshops

What is the Core Stakeholder Group and who is in it? The Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group is comprised of approximately 15 stakeholders representing the range of fishery perspectives and will function as the main source of input to a technical work group and management to progress through the management strategy evaluation (MSE). More information about the Core Stakeholder Group including membership and the process used to identify members can be found in the Summer Flounder MSE Core Stakeholder Group Selection document.

Who will participate in the Core Stakeholder Group Workshops? Workshop participants will include members of the Core Stakeholder Group and the technical work group, which is composed of state, federal, and academic scientists and staff.

How can I find the webinar connection information or location details for the in-person workshops? Information on Core Stakeholder Group workshop locations and how to connect via phone or webinar (if available) may be obtained by contacting Council staff prior to the workshop. This information may not always be posted to the Council’s website.

Where can I find information about future workshops? The date, time, and location of the workshops are generally posted to the calendar on the Council’s website, sometimes with very little notice. The agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the workshop website, but topics on the agenda may be discussed in any order and may also discuss topics not listed.

Can I participate if I’m not in the Core Stakeholder Group? Members of the public may attend Core Stakeholder Group workshops, or listen to the workshops if they are broadcast, but public participation will be limited and depend on the time available. Work carried out by the Core Stakeholder Group is considered during committee and/or Council meetings, during which public comments are encouraged.

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Nov
17
5:30 PM17:30
Workshop

Ocean City Video Project Workshop #1

  • Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold two online workshops for a project using video recordings to examine recreational fishing effort originating from Ocean City, Maryland. The meetings will be held on Tuesday November 17, 2020 and Tuesday December 1, 2020 both from 5:30pm-8pm.

The purpose of the meetings is to develop methods for using video to examine the recreational fishing effort in ocean waters that departs from Ocean City, Maryland.

Webinar connection:

http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/oc-video/

You will need to get the Adobe Connect App to participate. You can download it here:

For Windows (64 bit): Click here to install 

For Mac: Click here to install 

When you try to join you will be prompted to install if you don’t have it already.

For more information, contact Jason Didden at jdidden@mafmc.org.

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Feb
25
to Feb 27
Workshop

MREP Greater Atlantic - Fisheries Science Workshop

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is organizing two Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) workshops in the Greater Atlantic Region in early 2020:

1. MREP Fisheries Science Workshop – February 25-27, 2020, Woods Hole, MA

2. MREP Fisheries Management Workshop – March 24-26, 2020, Hanover, MD

  • Learn more about the workshops here.

  • Apply for a workshop online.

BACKGROUND: MREP Greater Atlantic was created by fishermen, for fishermen. It provides an inside look at the fisheries science and management processes, demystifies the acronyms and vocabulary, and equips fishermen with the tools to engage in shaping regulatory action and participating in collaborative science. In a neutral setting, fishermen work through the ‘how and why’ of the whole process, meet the people behind agency jobs, and share important feedback from the fishing community.

The program is offered as a series of workshops that build upon each other: a three-day Fishery Science Workshop, followed by a three-day Fishery Management Workshop. Presenters are drawn from the NMFS Regional Office and Science Center, the Fishery Management Councils, research institutions, and the fishing community. Workshops are designed and held as a collaborative effort, with members of the community moderating the meeting and assisting fellow fishermen to articulate issues, keeping the discussion real.

Participants leave the workshops with better understanding of how, when and where to engage effectively in fishery management.

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Jun
4
8:00 AM08:00
Workshop

NOAA Fisheries Mid-Atlantic Community Resilience Workshop

NOAA Fisheries’ Greater Atlantic Regional Office (GARFO) and Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) will host a collaborative workshop to discuss the challenges and solutions to fishing community resilience within our region, with a focus on the mid-Atlantic states. The workshop will be held June 4, 2018 at the The Grand Hotel (1045 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204; Reservations: 609-884-5611).

The workshop convenes mayors, community leaders, researchers, state and federal agency representatives, and members of the fishing industry. The workshop will strengthen community resilience and improve our understanding of the challenges facing the fishing industry and communities due to changing environmental, regulatory, and economic conditions. 

View the workshop announcement on the GARFO website for additional details and registration information. 

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Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00
Workshop

ACCSP eTrips Training Workshop (Riverhead, NY)

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension - 1st Floor Meeting Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) will host a workshop on SAFIS eTrips on Friday, March 16th in Riverhead, NY. View the announcement for complete details.

  • eTrips/Mobile (tablet version): 10am-12:30pm
  • eTrips online (computer/web-based version): 12:30pm-2:30pm

To register, please call 800-984-0810 and let the helpdesk know you intend on joining the class. Classes will be limited to the first 25 captains who sign up. 

Note: you should have your SAFIS eTrips username and password when you come to the class if you intend to set up your tablet/laptop for reporting. If you do not have a SAFIS account or are unsure, please call the helpdesk at 800-984-0810 prior to the workshop.

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Feb
24
9:00 AM09:00
Workshop

For-Hire eVTR Training Workshop (Toms River, NJ)

  • Clarion Hotel & Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold two workshops in February to help for-hire vessel operators prepare for upcoming electronic reporting requirements. Beginning March 12, 2018, all vessels with Federal charter or party permits for species managed by the Mid-Atlantic Council will be required to submit electronic vessel trip reports (eVTRs) while on trips carrying passengers for hire. eVTRs must be submitted through a NOAA-approved software application within 48 hours following the completion of a fishing trip.

While all software options for electronic reporting will be briefly discussed, the workshops will primarily focus on training for the SAFIS eTrips/mobile and eTrips Online systems developed by the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP). Participants will receive hands-on assistance with navigating the eTrips application, setting up favorites, and creating and editing trip reports. Instruction will be led by Rick Bellavance, Owner/Operator of Priority Fishing Charters in Point Judith, Rhode Island, and ACCSP staff.

For more information about for-hire electronic reporting requirements and software options, visit http://www.mafmc.org/for-hire-evtr/.

Workshop Dates and Locations

Saturday, February 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA, 978-777-2500

Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ, 732-341-6101

Instruction for SAFIS eTrips/mobile (for use on tablets) will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. Instruction for eTrips Online (for use on desktop or laptop computers) will begin at 1:00 and conclude by 4:30. Each session will be preceded by a discussion of all options for reporting. In the event that demand for eTrips/online instruction is low, a second eTrips/mobile session may be added in the afternoon.

Registration

To register for one of the workshops, complete the registration form at http://www.mafmc.org/forms/evtr-workshop-registration or email the workshop coordinator at aloftus@andrewloftus.com. There are a limited number of spaces available. Participants are strongly encouraged to register early so that workshop personnel can work with each individual prior to the workshop to establish needed accounts for reporting systems.

What to Bring

Participants should bring an electronic tablet or laptop capable of connecting to the internet via W-Fi. For the mobile-based version, participants will need either a Google account (for Android systems) or an iTunes account (for Apple systems) to download the eTrips/mobile app. This will allow you to work along with the instructors and be set up and ready to begin electronic reporting once you leave the workshop.

Please direct any questions to workshop coordinator Andrew Loftus, aloftus@andrewloftus.com, (410) 295-5997.

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Feb
10
9:00 AM09:00
Workshop

For-Hire eVTR Training Workshop (Danvers, MA)

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold two workshops in February to help for-hire vessel operators prepare for upcoming electronic reporting requirements. Beginning March 12, 2018, all vessels with Federal charter or party permits for species managed by the Mid-Atlantic Council will be required to submit electronic vessel trip reports (eVTRs) while on trips carrying passengers for hire. eVTRs must be submitted through a NOAA-approved software application within 48 hours following the completion of a fishing trip.

While all software options for electronic reporting will be briefly discussed, the workshops will primarily focus on training for the SAFIS eTrips/mobile and eTrips Online systems developed by the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP). Participants will receive hands-on assistance with navigating the eTrips application, setting up favorites, and creating and editing trip reports. Instruction will be led by Rick Bellavance, Owner/Operator of Priority Fishing Charters in Point Judith, Rhode Island, and ACCSP staff.

For more information about for-hire electronic reporting requirements and software options, visit http://www.mafmc.org/for-hire-evtr/.

Workshop Dates and Locations

Saturday, February 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA, 978-777-2500

Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ, 732-341-6101

Instruction for SAFIS eTrips/mobile (for use on tablets) will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. Instruction for eTrips Online (for use on desktop or laptop computers) will begin at 1:00 and conclude by 4:30. Each session will be preceded by a discussion of all options for reporting. In the event that demand for eTrips/online instruction is low, a second eTrips/mobile session may be added in the afternoon.

Registration

To register for one of the workshops, complete the registration form at http://www.mafmc.org/forms/evtr-workshop-registration or email the workshop coordinator at aloftus@andrewloftus.com. There are a limited number of spaces available. Participants are strongly encouraged to register early so that workshop personnel can work with each individual prior to the workshop to establish needed accounts for reporting systems.

What to Bring

Participants should bring an electronic tablet or laptop capable of connecting to the internet via W-Fi. For the mobile-based version, participants will need either a Google account (for Android systems) or an iTunes account (for Apple systems) to download the eTrips/mobile app. This will allow you to work along with the instructors and be set up and ready to begin electronic reporting once you leave the workshop.

Please direct any questions to workshop coordinator Andrew Loftus, aloftus@andrewloftus.com, (410) 295-5997.

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Jun
27
to Jun 29
Workshop

NMFS Workshop: Peer Review of a Calibration Model proposed by the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)

  • Sheraton Hotel (Silver Spring, MD) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NMFS is convening a peer review of a Calibration Model proposed by the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) to support its planned transition from a legacy telephone survey to a new mail survey for collecting data needed to estimate marine recreational fishing effort by shore and private/rental boat anglers on the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. The peer review includes reviewers appointed by the Center for Independent Experts (CIE), as well as reviewers selected by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils.

Date and Location: The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. on June 27, 2017 until 12 p.m. on June 29, 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel, 8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910; Phone: 301/589-0800.

Webinar: For listen-only webinar access, go to http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/fes-c-mrip/ and select "Enter as Guest."

Contact: For further information, contact Dr. David Van Voorhees, Chief of Fisheries Statistics Division of NMFS Office of Science and Technology; (301) 427-8189, email: Dave.Van.Voorhees@noaa.gov.

Background

The Marine Recreational Information Program formed a Transition Team in 2015 to plan transitions from legacy survey designs to new, or improved, survey designs for monitoring marine recreational fishing effort and catch. The Transition Team consists of representatives from NOAA Fisheries, the regional fishery management councils, the interstate fisheries commissions, and several state marine fisheries agencies. The team prepared a transition plan for implementing a new mail survey called the “Fishing Effort Survey” to replace the legacy telephone survey called the “Coastal Household Telephone Survey”. The plan requires development of a calibration model to account for consistent differences between the surveys in their statistical estimates of fishing effort.

The Peer Review Workshop will provide an assessment of the model developed by MRIP for this purpose. The product of the Workshop will be a Summary documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed calibration model. The panel of reviewers will consist of three persons selected by the Center of Independent Experts, and four persons selected by the regional fishery management councils and ASMFC. The Panel will be chaired by an individual also selected by the councils and ASMFC. The Agenda is subject to change, and the latest version will be posted at http://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov.

For more information, visit the MRIP Calibration Review Workshop Website.

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Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00
Workshop

For-Hire Electronic Vessel Trip Report Workshop

  • Doubletree by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is hosting two workshops in late April to help the for-hire community prepare for submitting Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs) electronically.  The Council approved a measure last year that will phase out the current paper-based reports over the coming year. For-hire vessel operators/owners who must report VTRs for species managed by the Mid-Atlantic Council will need to report using their mobile device or personal computer in order to be in compliance. Such options are already available on a voluntary basis.

While all options for electronic reporting will be briefly discussed, the workshops will focus on hands-on training for the eTrips/mobile and eTrips/PC system, a free program developed by the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP). Instruction and guidance will be led by Rick Bellavance, Owner/Operator of Priority Fishing Charters in Point Judith, Rhode Island, and ACCSP staff.

When:

April 25th, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm at the Hilton Mystic Hotel 20 Coogan Blvd., Mystic CT 06355. Phone: (860) 572-0731.

April 27th. 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport, 890 Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD21090. Phone:  (410) 859-8400.

Participation is limited to 30 individuals per workshop!

Registration: To register for one of the workshops, visit http://www.mafmc.org/forms/evtr-workshop-registration.

What to Bring: It would be extremely helpful to bring an electronic tablet or laptop capable of connecting to the internet via W-Fi. For the mobile-based version, participants will need either a Google account (for Android systems) or an iTunes account (for Apple systems) to download the eTrips/mobile app. This will allow you to work along with the instructors and be set up and ready to begin electronic reporting once you leave the workshop.

Please direct any questions to workshop coordinator Andrew Loftus (aloftus@andrewloftus.com; 410-295-5997).

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Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00
Workshop

For-Hire Electronic Vessel Trip Report Workshop

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is hosting two workshops in late April to help the for-hire community prepare for submitting Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs) electronically.  The Council approved a measure last year that will phase out the current paper-based reports over the coming year. For-hire vessel operators/owners who must report VTRs for species managed by the Mid-Atlantic Council will need to report using their mobile device or personal computer in order to be in compliance. Such options are already available on a voluntary basis.

While all options for electronic reporting will be briefly discussed, the workshops will focus on hands-on training for the eTrips/mobile and eTrips/PC system, a free program developed by the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP). Instruction and guidance will be led by Rick Bellavance, Owner/Operator of Priority Fishing Charters in Point Judith, Rhode Island, and ACCSP staff.

When:

April 25th, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm at the Hilton Mystic Hotel 20 Coogan Blvd., Mystic CT 06355. Phone: (860) 572-0731.

April 27th. 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport, 890 Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD21090. Phone:  (410) 859-8400.

Participation is limited to 30 individuals per workshop!

Registration: To register for one of the workshops, visit http://www.mafmc.org/forms/evtr-workshop-registration.

What to Bring: It would be extremely helpful to bring an electronic tablet or laptop capable of connecting to the internet via W-Fi. For the mobile-based version, participants will need either a Google account (for Android systems) or an iTunes account (for Apple systems) to download the eTrips/mobile app. This will allow you to work along with the instructors and be set up and ready to begin electronic reporting once you leave the workshop.

Please direct any questions to workshop coordinator Andrew Loftus (aloftus@andrewloftus.com; 410-295-5997).

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NEFMC Workshops on Deep Sea Coral Management Areas (Portsmouth, NH)

  • Sheraton Harborside (Portsmouth, NH) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting two workshops to bring together active fishermen who use bottom-tending mobile and fixed gear to discuss issues related to its Deep-Sea Coral Amendment. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.

PLEASE NOTE: As a result of the winter storm that’s forecasted for our region on Tuesday, the New England Fishery Management Council is modifying the schedule for its two Coral Workshops.  Here are the details.

  • CORAL WORKSHOP #1, NEW BEDFORD, MA:  This workshop will begin as planned at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 13 and extend into the early evening to accommodate as much of the original two-day agenda as possible.  The second day of the workshop — Tuesday, March 14 — has been cancelled to avoid unnecessary travel.  The workshop will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740.
  • CORAL WORKSHOP #2, PORTSMOUTH, NH:  This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 15 as originally scheduled, but the start-time has been advanced by two hours — from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. — to allow additional travel time.  The workshop will be held at the Sheraton Harborside, 250 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

CORAL INFORMATION:  Visit the Council’s Coral Workshops webpage to access all meeting materials, including the agendas for both workshops, maps, and presentations.

QUESTIONS:  Email Michelle Bachman at mbachman@nefmc.org.

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