The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops this month to receive comments on the management of sharks. The FWC is seeking feedback on options for amending its shark management rules that would comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Coastal Sharks.
The Commission wants to hear public comments regarding the recreational and commercial harvest of sharks in state waters of Florida, including possible changes to shark bag and size limits, the prohibited shark species list, and shark landing requirements and gear rules.
The FWC encourages interested persons to participate in the workshops, which will take place from 6-8 p.m. local time, as follows:
Monday, June 15
Gulf Coast Community College
5230 W. U.S. Hwy. 98
Social Science Building, Room #201
Panama City
Monday, June 22
Brevard Agricultural Center
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa
Tuesday, June 23
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach
Wednesday, June 24
City of Key Colony Beach
City Hall Building
Mile Marker 53.5
600 W. Ocean Drive
Key Colony Beach
Thursday, June 25
Punta Gorda City Hall
326 W. Marion Ave.
Punta Gorda
Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the workshops should advise the FWC at least five days prior to the workshop by calling 850-488-6411. If you are hearing- or speech-impaired, contact the FWC using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).
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