The report identifies a total of 648 conservation areas covering nearly three quarters of federal waters. In addition, the report finds that bottom trawling is prohibited in over half of U.S. federal waters.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
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 twelve species of fish and species off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region.