The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will meet via webinar on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Staff Contact: Brandon Muffley, bmuffley@mafmc.org, 302-526-5260
Webinar Information
Link: March 10, 2026 Mid-Atlantic SSC Meeting
Call-in Number: 1-415-655-0001
Access Code: 2347 852 9890; Password: TMdmQ5nxU37
Agenda and Meeting Materials
Materials will be added below as they become available.
12:30 Welcome/Overview of meeting agenda (P. Rago)
Introduction of new members
12:35 Black Sea Bass Genetics and Stock Structure Research (R. Harrington and T. Smart, SCDNR)
Review results of the Black Sea Bass East Coast genetics structure summary report
1:40 Overview and update on NEFSC Cooperative Research program activities (A. Mercer, NEFSC)
2:45 Break
3:00 Illex squid quota adjustments based on NAFO quota (J. Didden)
Initial review of Council task and to provide input on the potential biological linkages between the current ABC and the NAFO quota
4:00 SSC Sub-Group Updates
OFL CV – review draft reports and recommendations and feedback on continued work
4:45 Other Business
Species/topic lead assignments; short bios
Stock assessment updates: 2026/2027 schedule, process updates and peer review needs
2026 SSC meeting schedule – topics, locations, needs
5:15 Adjourn