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 fifteen species of fish and shellfish off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more.
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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is seeking input from New England and Mid-Atlantic stakeholders on the future of the king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Three New England-focused meetings will be held via webinar on May 14, 15, and 16, 2024. An in-person port meeting will be held on June 4, 2024 in conjunction with a meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council in Riverhead, New York.
The Mid‐Atlantic Council continues to seek a contractor to investigate potential modifications to the scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRAs). The proposal submission deadline has been extended to Friday, May 24, 2024.
The Mid-Atlantic Council is requesting public comments on a draft amendment to modify the species separation requirements in the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries. Comments may be submitted at any of three public hearings to be held on May 9, 14, and 16. Written comments will also be accepted through May 30, 2024.