The purpose of this meeting is to allow the ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board and staff of the Commission’s Division of Marine Fisheries Management and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to identify and discuss pertinent issues concerning ...

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces two public meetings of the ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board, to which all interested persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: April 11, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; April 12, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Hawk’s Cay Resort, 61 Hawk’s Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida

DATES AND TIMES: May 23, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; May 24, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Hawk’s Cay Resort, 61 Hawk’s Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this meeting is to allow the ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board and staff of the Commission’s Division of Marine Fisheries Management and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to identify and discuss pertinent issues concerning the spiny lobster fishery. The Board is composed of commercial lobster harvesters, recreational lobster fishers, a wholesale seafood dealer, and representatives of non-government organizations.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 calendar days before the workshop/meeting by contacting the ADA Coordinator, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling [phone].

For further information, contact: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].