Caribbean Fishery Management Council SSC to Hold Virtual Meeting on Spiny Lobster Assessments
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This notice schedules a two-day public virtual meeting of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee on July 7 and 8, 2026. The meeting will focus on scientific recommendations for U.S. Caribbean spiny lobster, including overfishing limits, acceptable biological catch, and requests for interim updates to recent stock assessments. The notice matters mainly to commercial and recreational fishing interests, seafood businesses, conservation groups, and officials involved in Caribbean fishery management. No rule changes take effect now, but the scientific recommendations discussed could shape future fishing limits or management measures.
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Key Changes
- Schedules a public virtual Scientific and Statistical Committee meeting for July 7-8, 2026
- Sets agenda items on U.S. Caribbean spiny lobster stock assessment recommendations
- Provides Zoom and backup GoToMeeting access details for public participation