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Ocean Career: SAFMC Habitat And Ecosystem Scientist
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- The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking a Habitat and Ecosystem Scientist to assist the Council in addressing habitat and ecosystem aspects of fishery management plan (FMP) and amendment development and related management issues, and responding to climate change, energy development, and aquaculture.
- The Habitat and Ecosystem Scientist will be responsible for compiling and analyzing habitat-related data to support the Council’s activities under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, including designation and review of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and other managed areas; serving as lead of ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) activities; and assisting the Council in addressing issues related to climate change, energy development (e.g., offshore wind) and aquaculture.
- Primary Duties and Responsibilities Compile and analyze habitat-related data to support FMP amendments and contribute to habitat content of all FMPs and amendments including analyzing the effects of proposed actions on EFH and preparing GIS/maps to document or revise EFH.
- Develop Council comments on non-fishing activities that impact EFH (e.g., energy development, beach renourishment, etc.)
- Represent the Council on national and regional bodies related to the Council’s habitat program and EBFM, including climate-ready and spatial-based fisheries issues.
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