The Council is seeking a contractor to develop a “proof-of-concept” survey for blueline and golden tilefish. Proposal Submission Deadline: August 19, 2016.
NOAA Fisheries Announces Interim Management Measures for Blueline Tilefish in the Greater Atlantic Region
NOAA Fisheries has announced interim management measures for the blueline tilefish fishery in the Greater Atlantic Region. The interim measures, which go into effect on Friday, June 17 for vessels fishing north of the Virginia/North Carolina border, are the same as the previous emergency measures that expired on June 3.
Federal Fishery Management Measures Approved for Blueline Tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on Blueline Tilefish Management
Blueline Tilefish Sampling Request for Proposals
South Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings for Proposed Federal Fisheries Management Measures
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on measures affecting fishermen as far north as New England. Public hearings have been scheduled in November for interested stakeholders to provide comments on Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 25 and Dolphin Wahoo Regulatory Amendment 1.
October 2015 Council Meeting Summary
Emergency Action for Blueline Tilefish in Greater Atlantic Region Effective June 4
April 2015 Council Meeting Summary
Blueline Tilefish Scoping Hearings: June 1–18, 2015
Council Initiates Action to Manage Blueline Tilefish
Council Recommends Emergency Action for Blueline Tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic
Council to Hold Blueline Tilefish Webinar Meeting - Feb. 25, 1:30 p.m.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold an emergency meeting via webinar on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. to consider requesting emergency action for deepwater snapper/grouper species, including blueline tilefish, within the Mid-Atlantic Council’s jurisdiction.
New Tilefish Management Measures
NOAA Fisheries has published final management measures for the 2015, 2016, and 2017 tilefish fishing years. The catch limits and total allowable landings become effective at the start of the 2015 fishing year on November 1, 2014. Click here for more information.
Public Comments Sought on Proposed Specifications for the Tilefish Fishery for 2015-2017
April 2014 Council Meeting Summary
Council Adopts Golden Tilefish Management Measures for 2015 – 2017
During last week's meeting in Montauk, New York, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council adopted golden tilefish management measures for the next three years.