Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Applicants for Advisory Panels

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve on its advisory panels for the next three years. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2024.

Advisory panels provide information and recommendations to the Council during the development of fishery management plans, amendments, specifications, and management measures. One of the chief responsibilities of advisory panels is the development of annual Fishery Performance Reports. These reports provide the Council and its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) with information about the factors that influenced fishing effort and catch within each fishery during the previous year.

Advisory panels are composed of individuals with diverse experience and interest in Mid-Atlantic fisheries, including commercial fishermen, recreational anglers, for-hire operators, commercial dealers, scientists, environmentalists, and other members of the interested public. Most advisory panels meet 1-2 times per year. Members are compensated for travel and per diem expenses for any in-person meetings.  Individuals who are appointed to advisory panels serve for three-year terms. All current advisory panel members must reapply in order to be considered for reappointment.

The Council is accepting applications for the following advisory panels:

  • Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass 

  • Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish 

  • Surfclam and Ocean Quahog

  • Tilefish 

  • Bluefish

  • Ecosystem and Ocean Planning

  • River Herring and Shad

  • Spiny Dogfish (jointly managed with New England Council) 

  • Communication and Outreach

How to Apply

Anyone interested in serving on an advisory panel may apply online (recommended) or download an application at www.mafmc.org/advisory-panel-application. Applications can also be obtained by calling the Council office at (302) 674-2331 or emailing msabo@mafmc.org.  

Completed applications must be received by Friday, April 26, 2024.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mary Sabo at (302) 526-5261, msabo@mafmc.org.