Federal Register #2026-07972

NOAA Announces Virtual Meeting on Shrimp Bycatch Methodology for Gulf Fisheries

This notice announces a virtual public meeting related to fisheries management methodology in the Gulf region. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Gulf Fishery Management Council - Purpose of Meeting: - Public meeting of the Gulf Fishery Management Council's Workgroup on Shrimp Bycatch Methodology for Finfish Species - Focus on estimation of shrimp trawl bycatch, use of observer data, gear selectivity, and species-specific shrimp effort estimates - Workgroup will discuss findings and make recommendations to the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee - No procurement activity: - No products or services are being requested or procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notable Details: - Event is informational and focused on fisheries management methodology - Meeting is held virtually, open to the public, and includes expert presentations and discussions

Description

The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold a 2-day virtual meeting of its Workgroup on Shrimp Bycatch Methodology for Finfish Species. The meeting will include presentations on estimation of shrimp trawl bycatch, use of observer data, gear selectivity, and species-specific shrimp effort estimates. The working group will discuss these topics and make recommendations to the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee. Public comments will be heard at the end of the meeting. The meeting will be held virtually on May 11-12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT daily.

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