Join us for On the Water Wednesday: A REEL discussion about the issues and future of recreational fishing in the Southeast

Please join us virtually for a discussion about fishing in the Southeast U.S., the future of the industry and the important role our fishermen play in how regulations are made based on data you help collect and share. This meeting will provide NOAA Fisheries' Southeast leadership and the recreational fishing community an opportunity to connect with one another.

The events will be hosted using WebEx and feature opening remarks by NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Administrator Andy Strelcheck, followed by the opportunity to share input, concerns, and ideas for how we move forward to maximize fishing opportunities while conserving the species.

When: Wednesday, September 2, 5:00 pm - 7:00pm EST

Join Web Ex Meeting HERE

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Sign Up for Text Message Alerts - Find Out About Immediate Openings and Closures

NOAA's Text Message Alert Program allows you to receive important fishery-related alerts via text message (SMS). Standard message & data rates may apply. You may opt-out at any time.

Text alerts you may receive include:

• Immediate fishery openings and closures
• Any significant changes to fishing regulations that happen quickly

Sign up for one or more of the following groups:

• Gulf of America Recreational Fisheries Related Alerts
  • Text GULFRECFISH to 888777
• Gulf of America Commercial Fisheries Related Alerts
  • Text GULFCOMMFISH to 888777
• South Atlantic Recreational Fisheries Related Alerts
  • Text SATLRECFISH to 888777
• South Atlantic Commercial Fisheries Related Alerts
  • Text SATLCOMMFISH to 888777
• Caribbean Fisheries Related Alerts

Quick Glance Contact List for the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office

Permits Mailbox: The Permits Office in St. Petersburg, FL now has a Permits mailbox in the front lobby (263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701). You can now drop off original permits for permit transfers. Envelopes with information labels will be provided so that your documents can be attached to the correct application. The mailbox will be checked daily. For more information contact the Permits Office at 877-376-4877.

Other contacts:

Recreational Fishing Coordinator: Sean Meehan, 727-385-5202