What will members do?
Individuals in the SEDAR Pool may participate, if selected, in the various data, assessments, and review workshops associated with shark stock assessments. As part of the workshops, members of the SEDAR Pool review and provide advice regarding the scientific information, data, and models that NOAA Fisheries will use or consider for use in the relevant stock assessment.
In 2027, NOAA Fisheries plans to finalize the sandbar shark assessment and begin the bull shark stock assessment.
Who can be nominated?
NOAA Fisheries invites nominations from all individuals and stakeholder groups. NOAA Fisheries will evaluate nominations based on definable interests in recreational and commercial fishing and related industries, including those from the environmental community, academia, and non-governmental organizations.
What is the nomination process?
Nomination packages should include:
- The name, address, phone, and email of the applicant or nominee
- A description of the applicant’s or nominee’s interest or expertise in Atlantic shark stock assessments or the fishery
- A statement of the applicant’s or nominee’s background and/or qualifications
- A written commitment that the applicant or nominee shall participate actively and in good faith in the tasks of the SEDAR Pool
Submit nomination packages by email to SEDAR.pool@noaa.gov.
The terms of reference are also available for download.
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