Andy Strelcheck | NOAA Southeast Regional Fisheries Administrator | Ep. 985

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Wilderness, Sports, Health & Fitness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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This week on the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andy Strelcheck, NOAA's Southeast Regional Fisheries Administrator. We talked about everything from fisheries regulations to data collection methods. Andy provided a ton of insight into how NOAA works with state agencies like the FWC, the challenges of managing both commercial and recreational fisheries, and even delved into the complexities of assessing the Southeast's favorite—red snapper. We also discussed innovations in data collection, the importance of using descending devices, and how to get involved in fisheries management councils and advisory panels. If you care about our ocean’s fish populations and sustainable fishing practices, this is a must-listen! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 NOAA's Role and Public Perception 01:48 Goals and Collaboration with State Authorities 04:08 Data Collection Challenges 06:24 Commercial vs. Recreational Data Collection 07:24 Release Mortality and Observation Methods 10:33 Regulations on Descending Devices and Venting Tools 14:13 Understanding Fisheries Management Structure 22:34 Red Snapper Population and Management 29:43 Data Collection Methods in Fisheries 30:41 Challenges and Criticisms in Sampling 31:19 The Gold Standard: Fishery Independent Surveys 38:18 Technological Advances in Data Processing 41:02 Cooperative Research and Citizen Science 43:10 Grouper Regulations and Population Management 45:27 Shark Management and Population Trends 57:46 Recreational Anglers' Role in Fisheries Management 01:00:23 Conclusion and Contact Information 🚀 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Star brite https://bit.ly/TomRowlandPodcast 👋 Stay Connected with Tom Rowland: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrowlandpodcast Website & Show Notes https://bit.ly/3O4lgn0 Text: +1 (305) 930-7346 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Explore More: All Socials and Links https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast 🎥 Discover More of Tom’s Shows: Saltwater Experience https://bit.ly/4by096g Into the Blue Fishing https://bit.ly/48VZYju Life on the Water https://bit.ly/3Pp9rbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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