Advisory Panels

Advisory panels (APs) play an important role in the fisheries management process. APs provide information and recommendations to the Council during the development of fishery management plans, amendments, specifications, and management measures. One of the chief responsibilities of advisory panels is the annual development of Fishery Performance Reports. These reports provide the Council and SSC with information about the factors that influenced fishing effort and catch within each fishery during the previous year.

Advisory panels are composed of individuals with diverse experience and interest in Mid-Atlantic fisheries. Members include commercial fishermen, recreational anglers, for-hire operators, dealers, scientists, environmentalists, and other members of the interested public.

Advisory Panel Membership

Click on an AP below to view a list of members. Current AP members began their terms on July 1, 2024 and will serve through June 30, 2027.

Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish

Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass

Bluefish

Spiny Dogfish

Surfclam and Ocean Quahog

Tilefish

River Herring and Shad

Ecosystem and Ocean Planning

Communication and Outreach

Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel (NTAP)

Meetings

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