The purpose of these workshops is to review the recommendations of the Marine Life Workgroup for rulemaking, which include additions to the list of species that will now require the marine life endorsement for commercial harvest, changes to sizes ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: September 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: University of Florida, Center for Marine Studies, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080-8610

DATE AND TIME: September 25, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers, 123 N. W. Hwy. 19, Crystal River, FL 34428

DATE AND TIME: September 29, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWRI, 100 Eight Avenue, S. E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

DATE AND TIME: September 30, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004

DATE AND TIME: October 1, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach, City Hall Building, Mile Marker 53.5, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0141

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these workshops is to review the recommendations of the Marine Life Workgroup for rulemaking, which include additions to the list of species that will now require the marine life endorsement for commercial harvest, changes to sizes and bag limits of various species already covered in the rule (such as Ricordea sp., dwarf seahorses, and Condylactus sp.) as well as for some newly added species. A spawning season closure has also been suggested for Condylactus. The Commission will also be gathering information on species being harvested for souvenirs (curio trade).

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].

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 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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