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NOAA seeks nominees for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel seats

NOAA is seeking nominations for advisory-panel seats, not offers to supply products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). - Opportunity: Nominations for approximately 10 seats on the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel, which advises on management plans for Atlantic swordfish, sharks, tunas, and billfish. - Open seats: Five commercial, three recreational, one academic, and one environmental-sector seat. - Nominee qualifications: Relevant interests or experience in fisheries, related industries, scientific work, or organizations representing marine fisheries, environmental, governmental, or academic interests. - Nomination materials: Explain the nominee’s interest and qualifications, available outreach resources, and commitment to participate. - Compensation: Members receive no monetary compensation; travel reimbursement may be available depending on funding. - Products, services, OEMs, and vendors: None identified.

Description

NMFS is soliciting nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel, which advises on fishery management plans and amendments for Atlantic swordfish, sharks, tunas, and billfish. Approximately 10 seats are being filled, each for a three-year appointment beginning in January 2027 and ending in December 2029. Nominees should have relevant interests or experience in recreational or commercial fisheries, related industries, science, or environmental and other organizations. Nominations are due by December 7, 2026.

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