Shrimp Advisory Panel Meeting March 2021

We are using the GoToWebinar platform. Non-AP members may participate (listen and view the meeting) via cell phone or tablet.

AP members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.

I.    Adoption of Agenda – Mr. Perret

II.     Approval of Minutes from November 16, 2020 webinar – Mr. Perret

III.    Scope of work – Dr. Freeman

IV.    Council Actions in Response to Motions from the November 2020 Shrimp AP Meeting – Dr. Freeman

V.     Update on NMFS Shrimp Working Groups – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)

• • • V(a) – Presentation
    • V(b) – Final report from Shrimp Catch Estimation Working Group

VI.    2019 Gulf Shrimp Fishery Effort and Landings  – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)

VII.   2019 Royal Red Index  – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)

VIII.  Biological Review of the Texas Closure  – Dr. Masi (SEFSC)

• • VIII(a) – Presentation
  • VIII(b) – Report

IX.    Update on Effort Data Collection

• • 1. Status of 3G cELBs – Dr. Gloeckner (SEFSC)
    2. Pilot Program Using P-Sea WindPlot – Dr. Gallaway (LGL)
    3. Alternative Options for Consideration – RESTORE Proposed Project Overview– Dr. Gloeckner (SEFSC) & Dr. Scott-Denton
    4. Background – Council letter regarding the P-Sea WindPlot pilot program
    5. Background –  NOAA Fisheries’ cELB letter discontinuing 3G service

X.     Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in the Gulf of Mexico – Dr. Riley (NOAA)

• • • Background – Council letter requesting establishment of fishery stakeholder advisory panel

XI.    Recommendations for Conducting a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Stock Assessment – Dr. Gallaway (LGL)

XII.   Research Projects to Improve Bycatch Estimates in the Shrimp Industry – Dr. Scott-Denton (SEFSC Galveston Laboratory)

• • Part 1
  • Part 2

XIII.  Public Testimony (See instructions on how to provide comments here)

XIV.  Other Business

• • • Timeline for Shrimp AP Recruitment