Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22533
NOAA seeks nominees for Atlantic shark stock assessment advisory panel
Buyer
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 04, 2026
Identifier
2026-22533
NOAA is seeking qualified nominees for an advisory panel supporting Atlantic shark stock assessments. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). - Opportunity: Nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Workshops Advisory Panel, also known as the SEDAR Pool. This is not a procurement for products or paid services. - Panel work: Review scientific information, data, and models and advise NMFS on Atlantic Ocean shark stock assessments, including assessments for the Gulf of America and Caribbean Sea. NMFS may seek input on other highly migratory species as needed. - Nominee qualifications: Relevant interests or experience in commercial or recreational fishing, related industries, environmental conservation, academia, fisheries research, or marine resource management. - Nomination materials: Contact information, a statement of interest, qualifications, and a written commitment to participate actively and in good faith. - Participation: Members are unpaid; travel expenses may be reimbursed when members are invited to workshops. Terms are five years, with workshop participation as needed. - OEMs, vendors, products, and quantities: None identified.
Description
NMFS is soliciting nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) Workshops Advisory Panel, also known as the SEDAR Pool. Selected members review scientific information, data, and models used in Atlantic Ocean shark stock assessments, including assessments covering the Gulf of America and Caribbean Sea. The requested term is five years, beginning in 2027, and nominees should have relevant interests or experience in fishing, related industries, environmental conservation, academia, or fisheries research. Nominations are due December 4, 2026.