I found out today that I was appointed to the SAFMC South Atlantic Fishery Management Council!
Thank You to everyone that supported this!
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2014/20140626_2014_regionalfisherycouncil.html
It’s about time. Keep up the good work. And thank you for everything you have done.
Fantastic 
There is hope yet.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Congratulations! It’s an uphill battle for sure, but we all know there isn’t a better man for the job. Good luck and please let us know how we can support you.
Redfish Baron Extraordinaire
AMEN!!! Thanks for ALL you have been doing!
NN
07, 23 Key West, Twin 115 Yammys
“Coastal Bound”
Great news Capt Mark! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on what we can do and when. Thanks
Congrats
fish today work tomorrow
The Bi Polar Express
Sportsman Masters 227
Congrats Capt. Mark Thank you for your time and effort. I will continue to support you any way I can.
“Knee Deep”
2006 Pioneer 197SF
2013 White Suzuki DF175
Ron
Good news!
Congratulations! Thanks for all you do and to everyone who called or sent letters supporting your appointment. Our comments make a difference when we make them.
Congrats!
Proud of you Mark. And thanks to all of you who supported the effort with phone calls and emails.
Stephen Goldfinch
“Sleep When You’re Dead!”
I was disappointed that Nookie did not recommend you as her “preferred choice” - but she does not understand fishing. Its nice to know that we have you and a precious few that do understand our plight, and how serious the changes in the law are for all of us, IE : the headboat fishery is over and gone. I’m sure your battle will be up hill the whole way with all those that want every fish to die of old age, but with your soft spoken and thoughtful manner - you will not win every battle - but the ultimate victory will be yours. I remember one of the early MPA meetings - when several of us were so upset , and you calmly said " the PEW girls lie" Everybody got quiet and listened to you.
Good luck to you and your beautiful family ., and the Teaser
Carl
Congrats Capt . Thanks for all you have done . You might need to get you a bullet proof vest .
I DONT HAVE A BOAT
BUT LOVE TO FISH> HINT
Awesome news!!! It’s always nice to have a council vote from someone who spends actual time on the water!!!