This week the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council voted to address additional conservation of river herring and shad through an interagency working group.
October Council Meeting
October 7-10 Council Meeting Agenda
The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's next meeting October 7-10, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA. Click here to view the meeting agenda.
August Council Meeting Report
Mid-Atlantic Council Completes 2014-2018 Strategic Plan
Public Listening Session: Offshore Wind Power and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries
The Council will hold its next listening session on Tuesday, August 13 in Wilmington, Delaware. The topic will be Offshore Wind Power and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries. Dr. Jeremy Firestone, Professor of Marine Policy and Legal Studies at the University of Delaware, will discuss recent developments in wind power siting and construction and how they may affect fisheries and fishing communities.
East Coast Fishery Managers Sign Agreement to Coordinate Deep Sea Coral Conservation
Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE: August 13-15, 2013
Double Tree by Hilton Wilmington, 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
- Agenda
- Briefing Book
- Listen Live via Webinar (beginning August 13, 1 p.m.)
June Council Meeting Summary
2013 Monkfish RSA Awards
NOAA Fisheries has announced the recipients of the 2013 Monkfish Research Set-Aside awards. Read more...
Commerce Department Announces New and Returning Appointments to Fishery Management Councils
The Commerce Department has announced the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils. The new and reappointed council members begin their three-year terms on August 11. Read more...
Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Public Comments on 5-Year Strategic Plan
The Council has released a draft of its 5-year strategic plan for public comment. Comments from the public will be accepted through July 19, 2013 and reviewed by the Council at its August 13-15 meeting in Wilmington, DE. Read more...
Council Recommends First-Ever Cap on River Herring and Shad Catch
Last week the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved a 236 metric ton (MT) cap on incidental catch of river herring and shad in the U.S. Atlantic mackerel fishery for 2014. Read more...
Council Approves Omnibus Recreational Accountability Measure Amendment
At last week's meeting the Council voted on final management measures to include in the Omnibus Recreational Accountability Measure Amendment and approved the amendment to be submitted for Secretarial review. Read more...
June Council Meeting Briefing Book is Now Available
Meeting materials for the Council's meeting next week, June 10-13, in Eatontown, NJ are now available. June 2013 Briefing Book →
John Bullard to Discuss Themes of Stakeholder Feedback at June 11 Listening Session in Eatontown, NJ
During the Council's next listening session on June 12, NOAA Fisheries Northeast Regional Administrator John Bullard will discuss the main themes from a series of public listening sessions throughout the Northeast region. All members of the public are encouraged to attend. More Information...
Next Council Meeting: June 10-13, 2013
The Council has published an agenda for its upcoming meeting in Eatontown, NJ. Key agenda items include:
- Mackerel, squid, butterfish specifications
- Surfclam and ocean quahog specifications
- Review and approve omnibus recreational accountability amendment
- Review and approve draft strategic plan
View full agenda (PDF)
Webinar: http://mafmc.adobeconnect.com/council2013/
An Open Letter to Federal Fishery Permit Holders in the Northeast Regarding Observers and At-Sea Monitors
Today, leadership from NOAA Fisheries Northeast and the chairmen of the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils issued an open letter to the fishing industry urging cooperation and respect for fishery observers and at-sea monitors during what is a difficult fishing year for many. Read more...
Successful Managing Our Nation’s Fisheries Conference Brings Together Diverse Voices
The Managing Our Nation’s Fisheries 3 conference wrapped up today on a successful note, with conference participants developing 128 recommendations for improving fishery sustainability. The draft recommendations are online at http://tinyurl.com/cgugoef and will be further elaborated in the conference proceedings. The conference was coordinated by the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils and NOAA Fisheries, and was sponsored by both fishing industry and environmental groups.
Council to Discuss Squid Management with Fishing Industry at Upcoming Meetings
The Council has scheduled two public meetings to talk with members of the fishing industry about options for improving management of the longfin and Illex squid fisheries. The meetings will build on input provided by fishermen, processors, scientists, and managers during a Squid Management Workshop held in January 2013.