1. SAFMC Information and Education Overview – Utilizing the advisory panel process and partnerships Kim Iverson Public Information Officer South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

2. South Atlantic Region EEZ off the coasts of NC, SC, GA and the east coast of Florida Diverse habitats from the Outer Banks of NC to the FL Keys

3. SAFMC FMPs Snapper Grouper Dolphin/Wahoo Shrimp Coastal Migratory Pelagics (Mackerel) Corals Golden Crab Sargassum Habitat/FEP

4. Diverse Fisheries = Unique challenges For-Hire/Charter Fisheries 4 month spawning season closure for shallow-water grouper

5. Commercial Fisheries Wreckfish ITQ Black Sea Bass Pot Endorsements Red snapper closed

6. Private Recreational Vermilion snapper seasonal closure November through March Black sea bass season closed – over ACL by estimated 180%

7. Advisory Panels Coral Golden Crab Habitat Information & Education King & Spanish Mackerel Law Enforcement Shrimp Snapper Grouper Spiny Lobster

8. Information and Education AP AP Members - Provide input and direction for outreach efforts and use of outreach tools Ten members meet annually Chairman: Chris Woodward, Editor Vice-Chair: Cathy Sakas, Outreach Specialist Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary

9. Other I&E Advisory Panel Members: SC Sea Grant NOAA Fisheries NC Div. of Marine Fisheries SC Office of Coastal and Resource Management SC Marine Association US Coast Guard US Fish & Wildlife Service

10. Publications SA Update Quarterly Newsletter Regulations Topic specific News Releases Fact Sheets Post Cards Electronic and Hard Copy

11. Portable Displays General SAFMC used at Council meetings and hearings New – Oculina Bank Deepwater Coral Display + DVD Revealing the Deep

12. Web Site www.safmc.net Currently Includes: Homepage: Announcements, News Releases, Quick Links, List of all FMPs and Amendments + FRNs Regulations by Species + ID Separate Ecosystem-Based Management Section Undergoing Upgrade: Redesign: more user-friendly, adding list-serve, social media Recommendations from I&E AP and Committee included

14. Informal Meetings, Q&A and Video Streaming Format for public hearings/scoping includes informational sessions with staff Informal Q&A held at each SAFMC meeting with NMFS and Council Chair plus staff available to answer questions. Live video streaming of Council, SSC meetings and public hearings.

15. Partnerships and the Future Partnering with Sea Grant to explore social media Outreach for SMZs: St. Lucie County, FL FL Fish & Wildlife Sea Grant Consortioum

16. Social Media: Looking Ahead Regional Social Media Workshop in October SAFMC and SC Sea Grant Partnership Presentations on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Blogging Mobile Applications E-News