Council Approves Changes to Scup Gear-Restricted Areas

The Council has approved a framework action to modify the boundary of one of the region’s two Scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRAs). The proposed change to the Southern Scup GRA boundary is expected to increase the availability of longfin squid to small-mesh fisheries.

SAFMC to Hold Q&A Public Meeting on Cobia Management - May 9, 2016

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a Q&A Public Meeting on May 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to address cobia management issues.

Mid-Atlantic Council Announces Funded Collaborative Research Projects

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council announces that four research projects have been selected to receive a total of approximately $610,000 in funding as part of the Council’s 2016-2017 Collaborative Fisheries Research Program.

Free Safety & Survival Training to be Held in Montauk and Jones Beach, NY

Fishing Partnership Support Services will hold Safety & Survival Training in Montauk and Jones Beach on April 27 and 28th.

April 2016 Council Meeting in Montauk, NY

Monday, April 11 — Thursday, April 14, 2016

Montauk Yacht Club, 21 Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954, Telephone 631-668-3100

Public Webinar: Spiny Dogfish Trip Limits

The Council will hold a public webinar on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. to gather input on spiny dogfish trip limits.

Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on Blueline Tilefish Management

The Council is soliciting public input on a draft amendment to address management and conservation of blueline tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic.

MSC Evaluation of the U.S. Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog: Announcement of Onsite Visit

April 1, 2016, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Holiday Inn Cape Cod-Falmouth

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Feedback with Communications Survey

NOAA Fisheries is conducting a survey of commercial and recreational fishing industry stakeholders in the Greater Atlantic Region to gain a better understanding of your communications needs.

February 2016 Council Meeting Summary

The following summary highlights actions taken and issues considered at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s February 2016 meeting in New Bern, North Carolina.

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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Amendment 17 to the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog FMP

NOAA Fisheries has published a notice of availability for Amendment 17 to the Mid-Atlantic Council's Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Comments will be accepted through April 25, 2016.

Reminder: MAFMC Fishery Scientist Position Open Until 2/26/16

Applications for the Fishery Scientist position are due Friday, February 26.

Woods Hold Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Accepting Requests for Travel Funding for ICES Annual Science Conference

Requests for Travel Funds by new U.S. participants due 15 June 2016. Learn more.

Blueline Tilefish Sampling Request for Proposals

The Council seeks proposals by February 25th from interested vessels who could take an observer to obtain blueline tilefish samples from the vicinity of Hudson Canyon.

Council Announces Policies on Non-Fishing Activities that Threaten Fish Habitat

The Council has released a series of policy documents focused on non-fishing activities that threaten fish habitat.

Mid-Atlantic Council Names Deep Sea Coral Protection Area in Honor of Senator Frank Lautenberg

The Council has voted to name a new deep sea coral protection area in honor of the late Senator Frank Lautenberg.

NOAA seeks applications for $9 million in community-based habitat restoration

As part of its efforts to promote healthy ecosystems and resilient coastal communities, NOAA is seeking proposals for habitat restoration projects that will improve the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and help promote productive fisheries.

NOAA Fisheries: $2.5 Million Available for Innovative Bycatch Solutions

NOAA Fisheries is accepting applications for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP). Pre-proposals are due by March 1 with full applications due by April 15, 2016.

NEFSC: Warming Ocean May Bring Major Changes for U.S. Northeast Fishery Species

NOAA scientists have released the first multispecies assessment of just how vulnerable U.S. marine fish and invertebrate species are to the effects of climate change.

SAFMC Solicits Public Input on Proposed Electronic Reporting Requirements for Charterboats and Other Fisheries Issues

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on proposed measures that could affect federally permitted charter vessels along the Atlantic coast.

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