The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at the Galloway Township Branch of the Atlantic County Library at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway. While the official Council agenda was not posted online at press time, the surf shark fishery at the Jersey Shore is expected to be discussed.
As per state statute, the Council is responsible for contributing to the preparation and revision of fisheries management plans and advising the commissioner the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP on policies of the department and in the planning, development, and implementation of all departmental programs related to marine and shellfish.
The Marine Fisheries Council assembles Council Advisory Committees to discuss issues for a particular species, group of species, gear type, or other fishery management topics. These Committees consist of three to five Council members and several citizen advisors. Prospective advisors must apply for appointment by completing an Advisory Committee Application that will provide the applicant’s background, experience, and reason for interest in being an advisor.
For more information contact the NJDEP’s Division of Fish & Wildlife at 609-748-4344.
