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The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is one of eight fishery management councils responsible for the management of marine fisheries in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone. The council develops management plans for fifteen species of fish and shellfish off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more.
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📸 Check out the top photos from the Council’s first-ever photo contest! Thank you to all the photographers who shared their view of Mid-Atlantic Fisheries with us.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking proposals from qualified professional photographers to document Mid-Atlantic fisheries, fishing communities, and coastal environments. Proposals are due September 10, 2026.
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