March 7-9, 2023
8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST / 7:30 am – 4:30 pm CST
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
4107 West Spruce St Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 348-1630 Council office
Final Briefing Book Deadline: February 21, 2023 (NO MORE CHANGES)
8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST / 7:30 am – 4:30 pm CST
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council
4107 West Spruce St Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 348-1630 Council office
Final Briefing Book Deadline: February 21, 2023 (NO MORE CHANGES)
We are using the GoToWebinar platform. Non-SSC members may participate (listen and view the meeting) via cell phone or tablet.
SSC members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.
I. Introductions and Adoption of Agenda (01.) – Dr. Jim Nance
II. Approval of Verbatim Minutes (02a.) and Meeting Summary (02b.) : January 10-12, 2023 – Dr. Jim Nance
III. Scope of Work (03.) – Mr. Ryan Rindone
IV. Selection of SSC Representative for the April 3-6, 2023 Gulf Council meeting in Gulfport, MS – Dr. Jim Nance
V. Review of Shrimp Effort Estimation (SEFSC) (3 hrs)
VI. Review of New Shrimp Assessment Models – Dr. Molly Stevens and Dr. Stephen Munch (3 hrs)
VII. Review of Royal Red Shrimp Landings (¼ hr) – Dr. Molly Stevens
VIII. SEDAR 87 Gulf of Mexico Shrimp TORs, Schedule, Participants Approval (½ hr) – Mr. Rindone
IX. Review of SEDAR Schedule and Planned Interim Analyses (¼ hr) – Mr. Rindone
X. Review of Red Grouper OA Terms of Reference, Participants (½ hr) – Mr. Rindone
XI. Solicitation of Volunteers: SEDAR 74 Red Snapper Research Track Review Workshop (11.)
XII. Public Comment – Dr. Jim Nance
XIII. Discussion: Economics of Allocation (2 ¼ hrs)- SEFSC/SERO/Council Staff
XIV. Scamp/YMG Updated Projections within Shallow-water Grouper Complex – SEFSC (¾ hr)
XV. Incorporating Socioeconomic Data into Stock Assessments and its Effect on Status Criteria Determination (2 hrs) – Dr. Steven Saul
XVI. Discussion of Decision Points for Evaluating Proxies for Maximum Sustainable Yield (2 hrs)
XVII. Public Comment – Dr. Jim Nance
XVIII. Discussion: Explicit Temporal Modeling of Recruitment Residuals from Stock Synthesis (2 hrs) – Dr. Josh Kilborn
XIX. Discussion: Evaluating Bottom Fishing Seasonal Closures in the Recreational Fishery (½ hr) – Dr. Dave Chagaris
XX. Discussion: Greater Amberjack Discard Mortality (½ hr) – Dr. Sean Powers and Dr. Kelly Boyle
XXI. Update: Gulf of Mexico Great Amberjack Count (1 ½ hrs) – Dr. Sean Powers, Dr. John Hoenig, and Dr. Mark Albins
XXII. Examination of an Alternative Approach – Dr. John Ward (2 hrs)
XXIII Review: Wenchman and Mid-water Snapper Historical Landings (1 hr) – Ms. Donna Bellais and Mr. John Mareska
XXIV. Public Comment
XXV. Other Business – Dr. Jim Nance
The established times for addressing items on the SSC agenda may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate the timely completion of discussion relevant to the agenda items. Such adjustments may result in the meeting being extended from, or completed prior to the date established by this agenda.