By fishermen, for fishermen, the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) offers a neutral look into regional fishery science and management. MREP’s Greater Atlantic workshop is tailored to the area. It brings commercial, charter, and recreational fishermen from North Carolina to Maine together with regional scientists and managers to learn the processes, share insights, and network. This workshop will equip you with tools to engage in the management process and participate in collaborative science. If interested, apply to the 2025 MREP Greater Atlantic workshop. Space is limited, and preference will be given to applications received by November 8, 2024. Accepted participants will be notified by phone and email by late November 2024. Attending the workshop is free for anyone who fishes or works in associated fishing industries. MREP reimburses travel costs and pays for hotel lodging and meals for accepted participants.

For more information about MREP, please contact:

• Hank Soule, Groundfish Sector Manager, (603) 781-9718

• Rick Bellavance, Charter Captain, (401) 741-5648

• Robert Ruhle, MAFMC, NC Rep., (252) 305-0960

General questions about the program should be directed to the MREP Team, at emoore@gmri.org or (207) 228-1652. For FAQ, please visit mrep.gmri.org.