Weekly Update: March 30, 2026
Meetings This Week- CCRW and ASMFC
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch
The Coastal Carolina Riverwatch (CCRW) group will be hosting their virtual Industry Working Group (IWG) meeting Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
We’ll hear from Dr. Joel Fodrie about the recently completed “The Status of North Carolina’s Marine Fisheries and Coastal Habitats” Supplemental Report.
Topics include:
The Status of North Carolina’s Marine Fisheries and Coastal Habitats – with recommendations to enhance Marine Public Trust Resources and Management
If you’re not already a member of our Industry Working Group, register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/UJekH4bNESmTpFxz8
Your voice matters. Let’s protect the water, the fish, and the communities that depend on both.
NC Collaboratory Supplemental Report
ASMFC Meetings
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is holding four short webinars this week.
Cobia Data Workshop Webinar #3
Monday, March 30th – 1:00-4:00pm
This webinar will focus on available fishery-independent survey data and initial literature review findings for the upcoming benchmark stock assessment. The public is welcome to listen in, but there will be limited opportunity to provide comments during the call/webinar.
Register to Join Cobia Meeting
NOAA Fisheries Mid-Atlantic Recreational Fisheries Roundtable Webinar
Tuesday, March 31st – 3:00-6:00pm
The meeting will provide NOAA Fisheries’ Greater Atlantic leadership and the recreational fishing community an opportunity to connect with one another. Following some brief presentations, this meeting will be an open forum to discuss the priorities, concerns, and topics of interest to recreational fishermen.
More Details About Recreational Fisheries Meeting
Register to Join Recreational Fisheries Webinar
Sciaenids Plan Review Teams
Wednesday, April 1st – 11:00am-12:30pm
Please note this is a working meeting of the Sciaenids Plan Review Teams. The public is welcome to listen in, but there will be limited opportunity to provide comments during the call/webinar.
Webinar Details
During conference calls/webinars, we ask that the public and other non-participating attendees please mute their lines in order to minimize distractions to the PRT’s deliberations. For transparency, if you intend to record the meeting, you should let staff know prior to each meeting.
Webinar Link: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/716402421
You can also dial in using your phone.
Dial: +1 (650) 419-1505
Access Code / Meeting ID: 716402421
Join Sciaenids Plan Review Meeting
Atlantic Sturgeon Technical Committee and Stock Assessment Subcommittee
Thursday, April 2nd – 1:00-3:00pm
Please note this is a working meeting of the Atlantic Sturgeon Technical Committee and Stock Assessment Subcommittee. The public is welcome to listen in, but there will be limited opportunity to provide comments during the call/webinar.
Webinar Details
During conference calls/webinars, we ask that the public and other non-participating attendees please mute their lines in order to minimize distractions to the group’s deliberations. For transparency, if you intend to record the meeting, you should let staff know prior to the meeting.
Webinar Link: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/248822574
You can also dial in using your phone.
Dial: +1 (650) 419-1505
Access Code / Meeting ID: 248822574
Join Atlantic Sturgeon Meeting
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please reach out.
Thomas Newman
Fisheries Liaison
