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2024
- Nov 18, 2024 December 10-12, 2024 Council Meeting in Annapolis, Maryland Nov 18, 2024
- Nov 15, 2024 NOAA Fisheries to Host Industry Workshops on Safe Work Environment for Observers Nov 15, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024 Cornell Cooperative Extension to Hold Workshop on Scup Gear Restricted Areas Nov 13, 2024
- Nov 4, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Contractor to Develop Climate-Ready Updates to Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Source Documents - Proposals Due December 20 Nov 4, 2024
- Oct 31, 2024 SAFMC King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings Continue in the Mid-Atlantic Region Oct 31, 2024
- Oct 28, 2024 October 2024 Council Meeting Summary Oct 28, 2024
- Oct 25, 2024 ASMFC and MAFMC Approve Changes to Summer Flounder Commercial Mesh Size Exemptions Oct 25, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024 Fact Sheet: Black Sea Bass 2025 Specifications Oct 24, 2024
- Oct 18, 2024 MREP Fisheries Science and Management Workshop: January 13-17, 2025 Oct 18, 2024
- Oct 18, 2024 MAFMC to Meet Jointly with ASMFC Policy Board and Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board on October 24, 2024 Oct 18, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Electronic Reporting Requirements Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024 Proposed 2025 Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Fisheries Oct 16, 2024
- Sep 16, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Contractor to Develop a Framework to Evaluate Changes in Stock Distribution - Proposals due Oct 18 Sep 16, 2024
- Sep 5, 2024 Public Hearings Scheduled for Summer Flounder Commercial Mesh Exemptions Framework/Addendum Sep 5, 2024
- Aug 29, 2024 August 2024 Council Meeting Summary Aug 29, 2024
- Aug 20, 2024 Paperwork Reduction Act Request for Comments: Sea turtles in Virginia pound nets data collection Aug 20, 2024
- Aug 12, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Invites Public Input on 5-Year Strategic Plan Aug 12, 2024
- Aug 12, 2024 NOAA Fisheries Solicits Comment on Proposed Rule to Implement Joint Monkfish and Spiny Dogfish Framework (Sturgeon Bycatch) Aug 12, 2024
- Aug 5, 2024 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Framework Adjustment 16 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (Illex Holds) Aug 5, 2024
- Jul 22, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Contractor to Evaluate Data Needs and Management Strategies to Support Climate-Ready Fisheries Management Jul 22, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024 Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet July 23-25, 2024 Jul 11, 2024
- Jun 18, 2024 June 2024 Council Meeting Summary Jun 18, 2024
- May 30, 2024 Vineyard Wind 1 Compensation Eligibility Period Extended to June 17 May 30, 2024
- May 22, 2024 Vacancy Announcement: Fishery Management Specialist May 22, 2024
- May 20, 2024 June 2024 Council Meeting May 20, 2024
- May 8, 2024 South Atlantic Council to Hold King and Spanish Mackerel Port Meetings in New England and New York May 8, 2024
- Apr 29, 2024 Deadline Extended (May 24): Request for Proposals for Collaborative Strategies to Adapt Scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRA) to Changing Ocean Conditions Apr 29, 2024
- Apr 22, 2024 April 2024 Council Meeting Summary Apr 22, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings on Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Apr 18, 2024
- Apr 16, 2024 NOAA Fisheries Releases its 2022 Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) Report Apr 16, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024 NEFMC to Hold Atlantic Herring Amendment 10 Scoping Meetings Apr 15, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024 Request for Proposals: Evaluation of Low-Profile Gillnets to Mitigate Sturgeon Bycatch in the Commercial Spiny Dogfish Fishery Apr 1, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Applicants for Advisory Panels Mar 27, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Public Input on the Summer Flounder Minimum Mesh Exemptions Framework/Addendum Mar 19, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024 Vineyard Wind and South Fork Wind Launch Fisheries Compensation Programs Mar 5, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024 Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet March 19, 2024 Feb 29, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024 Request for Proposals: Collaborative Strategies to Adapt Scup Gear Restricted Areas (GRA) to Changing Ocean Conditions Feb 26, 2024
- Feb 23, 2024 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed Rule to Implement 2024 and 2025 Summer Flounder and Scup and 2024 Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures Feb 23, 2024
- Feb 16, 2024 February 2024 Council Meeting Summary Feb 16, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 NOAA Fisheries Implements the Prohibition of Commercial Fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Feb 15, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 Captain Jimmy Ruhle Honored Posthumously with New Cooperative Research Award Feb 15, 2024
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2023
- Dec 20, 2023 December 2023 Council Meeting Summary Dec 20, 2023
- Dec 13, 2023 Request for Public Input on Golden Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program Review Dec 13, 2023
- Dec 7, 2023 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Scientist for One Opening on Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel (NTAP) Dec 7, 2023
- Nov 20, 2023 MAFMC Letter to NMFS: Comments on Draft 304(f) Procedural Directive (“Climate Governance Policy”) Nov 20, 2023
- Nov 20, 2023 December 2023 Council Meeting Nov 20, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Public Input on Summer Flounder Mesh Regulations and Exemptions Oct 19, 2023
- Oct 16, 2023 October 2023 Council Meeting Summary Oct 16, 2023
- Oct 16, 2023 Mid-Atlantic Council Requests Public Input on NOAA Fisheries Climate Governance Policy Oct 16, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Announces Reduced Trip Limits for Atlantic Mackerel Fishery Oct 12, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023 MREP Fisheries Science and Management Workshop: February 12-16, 2024 Oct 12, 2023
- Oct 12, 2023 Regional Fishery Management Councils Submit Joint Comments on NOAA Fisheries Climate Governance Policy Oct 12, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 October 2023 Council Meeting Sep 8, 2023
- Sep 7, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Announces Large-scale Study on its Recreational Fishing Effort Survey Sep 7, 2023
- Aug 30, 2023 Dr. Mark Terceiro Receives Mid-Atlantic Council’s Ricks E Savage Award Aug 30, 2023
- Aug 28, 2023 Mid-Atlantic Council Presents Award of Excellence to Dr. Lee Anderson Aug 28, 2023
- Aug 24, 2023 Request for Proposals: Fisheries Management Program Review Aug 24, 2023
- Aug 24, 2023 Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet September 12-13, 2023 Aug 24, 2023
- Aug 18, 2023 August 2023 Council Meeting Summary Aug 18, 2023
- Jul 26, 2023 East Coast Fishery Management Organizations Release Suite of Potential Actions to Help Managers Respond to the Effects of Climate Change on Marine Fisheries Jul 26, 2023
- Jul 19, 2023 South Atlantic Council Seeks Public Input on Commercial Electronic Logbooks - Public Hearings Scheduled for July 25, 26, and 27 Jul 19, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Releases Draft Fisheries Climate Governance Policy Jul 18, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023 Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet July 24-26, 2023 Jul 18, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023 August 2023 Council Meeting Jul 17, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023 Reminder: Request for Proposals - Longfin Squid Stock Assessment Jul 13, 2023
- Jun 29, 2023 Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet July 12, 2023 Jun 29, 2023
- Jun 16, 2023 June 2023 Council Meeting Summary Jun 16, 2023
- Jun 13, 2023 U.S. Fishery Management Council Report Finds More than 72% of Federal Waters Classified as “Conservation Areas” Jun 13, 2023
- Jun 13, 2023 Request for Comments: MSA National Standard 4, 8, and 9 Guidelines (due September 12, 2023) Jun 13, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023 MAFMC to GARFO: Comments on Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Amendment NOA and Proposed Rule Jun 1, 2023
- May 18, 2023 Public Comment Opportunity: Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Amendment May 18, 2023
- May 15, 2023 June 6-8, 2023 Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA May 15, 2023
- May 12, 2023 Request for Proposals: Spiny Dogfish Aging Technician May 12, 2023
- May 12, 2023 Request for Proposals - Longfin Squid Biological Sampling May 12, 2023
- May 5, 2023 Gulf Council to Host the Council Coordination Committee in Key West, Florida May 23-25, 2023 May 5, 2023
- May 3, 2023 Request for Proposals: Fish Aging Technician(s) May 3, 2023
- Apr 17, 2023 April 2023 Council Meeting Summary Apr 17, 2023
- Apr 7, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Office of Law Enforcement Priorities Apr 7, 2023
- Mar 31, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on a Proposed Rule to Implement 2023 Recreational Management Measures for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Mar 31, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023 Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet May 9-10, 2023 Mar 28, 2023
- Mar 22, 2023 ACCSP, NOAA Fisheries Release Plan to Improve Atlantic Recreational Fisheries Data Mar 22, 2023
- Mar 17, 2023 NOAA Fisheries: 2023 Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program Call for Proposals Mar 17, 2023
- Mar 13, 2023 April 2023 Council Meeting Mar 13, 2023
- Mar 10, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed 2023 Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Specifications Mar 10, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 NOAA Fisheries Approves the Council's Recreational Harvest Control Rule Framework Mar 8, 2023
- Mar 7, 2023 New Web Page Highlights MAFMC Responses to Climate Change Mar 7, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023 February 2023 Council Meeting Report Feb 28, 2023
- Feb 27, 2023 Request for Nominations: Scientific and Statistical Committee Feb 27, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet March 7-8, 2023 Feb 23, 2023
- Feb 6, 2023 NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Feb 6, 2023
- Jan 31, 2023 NOAA Fisheries: Frequent Questions—Offshore Wind and Whales Jan 31, 2023
- Jan 23, 2023 Request for Proposals to Develop a National Fishing Effects Database to support Fishery Management Councils Essential Fish (EFH) Habitat Reviews Jan 23, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023 February 2023 Council Meeting Jan 13, 2023
- Jan 4, 2023 NOAA Seeks Applicants for Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Jan 4, 2023
- Jan 4, 2023 December 2022 Council Meeting Summary Jan 4, 2023
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2022
- Dec 30, 2022 Final Rule: 2023 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications Dec 30, 2022
- Dec 20, 2022 Final Rule: 2023 Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Specifications Dec 20, 2022
- Dec 15, 2022 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on a Proposed Rule to Implement the Recreational Harvest Control Rule Dec 15, 2022
- Nov 18, 2022 Call for nominations: NOAA establishes new Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee Nov 18, 2022
- Nov 18, 2022 Comment Period Extended for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Amendment Nov 18, 2022
- Nov 18, 2022 December 2022 Council Meeting in Annapolis, Maryland Nov 18, 2022
- Nov 17, 2022 Final Rule: Amendment 22 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan Nov 17, 2022
- Nov 16, 2022 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Rule of Atlantic Mackerel Rebuilding Plan and 2023 Atlantic Mackerel Specifications – Comments due January 3, 2023 Nov 16, 2022
- Nov 14, 2022 CANCELED: Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Amendment Public Hearing #2 Nov 14, 2022
- Nov 9, 2022 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Omnibus Amendment Nov 9, 2022
- Nov 4, 2022 Announcing a 2022-23 Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) Nov 4, 2022
- Oct 26, 2022 New England Council to Hold In-Person Public Information Workshops on Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management Oct 26, 2022
- Oct 24, 2022 October 2022 Council Meeting Summary Oct 24, 2022
- Oct 6, 2022 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings on Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Species Separation Requirements Oct 6, 2022
- Sep 29, 2022 NOAA Fisheries: In-Person Scoping Meeting for Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan in Portland, ME Sep 29, 2022
- Sep 26, 2022 NOAA Fisheries Reminder: Scoping Meeting for the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Sep 26, 2022
- Sep 15, 2022 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule Sep 15, 2022
- Sep 13, 2022 October 2022 Council Meeting Sep 13, 2022
- Sep 9, 2022 NOAA Fisheries Announces Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Phase 2 Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Sep 9, 2022
- Aug 31, 2022 NOAA Fisheries: eVTR Reminders for Submitting a Trip Using Pot Gear Type Aug 31, 2022
- Aug 26, 2022 New England and Mid-Atlantic Councils and Partners Launch Habitat Data Explorer; One-Stop Tool Ready for Use Aug 26, 2022
- Aug 26, 2022 Press Release: New England and Mid-Atlantic Councils and Partners Launch Habitat Data Explorer; One-Stop Tool Ready for Use Aug 26, 2022
- Aug 24, 2022 Proposed Rule: Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Excessive Shares Amendment Aug 24, 2022
- Aug 19, 2022 Proposed Rule: Amendment 22 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan Aug 19, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022 August 2022 Council Meeting Summary Aug 16, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022 MAFMC Comments on Proposed Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary Designation Aug 9, 2022
- Aug 5, 2022 Applicants Sought for SAFMC Mackerel/Cobia Advisory Panel Aug 5, 2022
- Aug 1, 2022 Climate Change Scenario Planning: Invitation to Attend Scenario Deepening Webinars Aug 1, 2022
- Aug 1, 2022 NEFMC Seeks Applicants for 2023-2025 Fishery Advisory Panels Aug 1, 2022
- Jul 15, 2022 August 2022 Council Meeting Jul 15, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022 New Data Explorer Provides Insight into Fish Habitat in the Northeast Jul 12, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022 Notice of Availability: Amendment 22 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Jul 12, 2022
- Jun 29, 2022 Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet July 25-26, 2022 Jun 29, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022 June 7-9, 2022 Council Meeting Summary Jun 14, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022 Mid-Atlantic Council Approves Revised Stock Rebuilding Plan for Atlantic Mackerel Jun 14, 2022
- Jun 13, 2022 MAFMC & ASMFC Take First Step Toward Recreational Management Reform for Bluefish, Sumer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Jun 13, 2022
- Jun 13, 2022 NEFMC Invites Scoping Comments on Limited Access Scallop Leasing Program Jun 13, 2022
- May 24, 2022 NOAA Fisheries is Seeking Nominations for U.S. Commissioners to Regional Fisheries Management Organizations May 24, 2022
- May 24, 2022 Reminder: Sea Turtle Bycatch Measures in Atlantic Trawl Fisheries - Information Needed by May 31 May 24, 2022
- May 13, 2022 June 2022 Council Meeting May 13, 2022
- May 10, 2022 NOAA Fisheries Invites Public Comment on New Draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy May 10, 2022
- May 10, 2022 Black Sea Bass Stock Assessment - Stakeholder Engagement Meeting May 10, 2022
- May 9, 2022 May 10-11 SSC Meeting - WEBINAR May 9, 2022
- May 4, 2022 Reminder: Submit Comments on Atlantic Mackerel Rebuilding Amendment by May 9 May 4, 2022
- Apr 21, 2022 Reminder: Public Comment on Recreational Harvest Control Rule Framework/Addenda to Close Friday, April 22 Apr 21, 2022
- Apr 13, 2022 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings on Atlantic Mackerel Rebuilding Amendment Apr 13, 2022
- Apr 13, 2022 April 2022 Council Meeting Summary Apr 13, 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 East Coast Scenario Planning – Scenario Creation Workshop to Be Held June 21-23, 2022 Apr 5, 2022
- Mar 25, 2022 NOAA Fisheries and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Announce Efforts to Mitigate Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy Development on NOAA Fisheries’ Surveys Mar 25, 2022
- Mar 25, 2022 ACFHP Launches General Request for Habitat Conservation Proposals Mar 25, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022 April 2022 Council Meeting Agenda Mar 15, 2022
- Mar 3, 2022 Public Hearings Scheduled for Recreational Harvest Control Rule Framework/Addenda Mar 3, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022 Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to Meet March 15-16, 2022 Feb 16, 2022
- Feb 16, 2022 February 2022 Council Meeting Summary Feb 16, 2022
- Feb 4, 2022 NOAA Fisheries: Sea Turtle Bycatch Measures in Atlantic Trawl Fisheries -- Upcoming Information Gathering! Feb 4, 2022
- Feb 4, 2022 Spiny Dogfish Stock Assessment Stakeholder Session - February 15, 2022, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Feb 4, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022 Climate Change Scenario Planning: Upcoming Webinars to Focus on Oceanographic, Biological, and Social/Economic Drivers of Change Jan 25, 2022
- Jan 19, 2022 February 2022 Council Meeting Webinar Jan 19, 2022
- Jan 19, 2022 NEFSC Soliciting Working Group Members for Upcoming Research Track Assessments Jan 19, 2022
- Jan 10, 2022 Vacancy Announcement: Fishery Management Specialist Jan 10, 2022
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2021
- Dec 22, 2021 December 2021 Council Meeting Summary Dec 22, 2021
- Dec 16, 2021 MAFMC and ASMFC Approve Changes to Commercial and Recreational Allocations of Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Dec 16, 2021
- Dec 8, 2021 Reminder: MAFMC and ASMFC to Consider Final Action on Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment Dec 8, 2021
- Dec 2, 2021 NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule to Implement the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment (Amendment 7) Dec 2, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021 December 2021 Hybrid Council Meeting Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021 Reminder: Commercial VTRs Must be Submitted Electronically as eVTRs Nov 11, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 Request for Nominations: Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel (NTAP) Nov 1, 2021
- Oct 28, 2021 October 2021 Council Meeting Report Oct 28, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021 Get Answers to Your eVTR Questions: Council to Host Q&A Session – October 26, 5:00 p.m. Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 15, 2021 NOAA Fisheries: Scientific Trawl Gear Performance Better Understood Thanks to Collaborative Research Oct 15, 2021
- Sep 14, 2021 East Coast Fishery Management Organizations Invite Stakeholder Input on Climate Change Scenario Planning Sep 14, 2021
- Sep 10, 2021 October 2021 Council Meeting Webinar Sep 10, 2021
- Sep 1, 2021 Council to Host eVTR Training Workshop – September 15, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sep 1, 2021
- Aug 31, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Applicants for Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel Vacancies Aug 31, 2021
- Aug 24, 2021 Obituary of Dr. James H. "Jim" Gilford, Former Council Member and Chairman Aug 24, 2021
- Aug 23, 2021 August 2021 Council Meeting Summary Aug 23, 2021
- Aug 23, 2021 Phase 2 of Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Modifications Aug 23, 2021
- Aug 19, 2021 Port Access Route Study: Northern New York Bight In Person Public Meetings Aug 19, 2021
- Aug 9, 2021 Council Revises Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Recommendations Aug 9, 2021
- Aug 8, 2021 Climate Change Scenario Planning: Input Needed to Prepare for Uncertainty in Ocean Conditions and Fisheries Aug 8, 2021
- Jul 26, 2021 Council Meeting with ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Management Board - August 4, 2021 (Webinar) Jul 26, 2021
- Jul 21, 2021 SSC Meeting: July 21-23, 2021 Jul 21, 2021
- Jul 21, 2021 Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) Requests Fishing Industry Input on Research Priorities and Impact Fees Jul 21, 2021
- Jul 14, 2021 Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting: Information for Vessel Operators Jul 14, 2021
- Jul 9, 2021 Illex Squid Stakeholder Listening Session – July 13 Jul 9, 2021
- Jul 8, 2021 IMPORTANT UPDATE: August 2021 Council Meeting to be Held by Webinar Only Jul 8, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 June 2021 Council Meeting Summary Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 Council to Host Research Set-Aside Workshops Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 Paperwork Reduction Act Request for Comments: Sea turtles in Virginia pound nets data collection Jun 22, 2021
- Jun 14, 2021 MAFMC and ASMFC Approve Bluefish Rebuilding Plan and Revised Allocations Jun 14, 2021
- May 27, 2021 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Rule for the 2021-2023 Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Specifications May 27, 2021
- May 11, 2021 NOAA Fisheries Reminder: Update your Fish Online Account by June 1 May 11, 2021
- May 10, 2021 June 2021 Council Meeting Webinar May 10, 2021
- Apr 26, 2021 MAFMC Job Announcement: Administrative Support Specialist Apr 26, 2021
- Apr 21, 2021 Reminder: Advisory Panel Application Deadline - April 23 Apr 21, 2021
- Apr 21, 2021 Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet May 11-12, 2021 Apr 21, 2021
- Apr 21, 2021 Last Chance to Submit Comments on the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment Apr 21, 2021
- Apr 20, 2021 ASMFC Seeks Proposals to Conduct Components of the At-Sea Monitoring Training Program Apr 20, 2021
- Apr 19, 2021 April 2021 Council Meeting Summary Apr 19, 2021
- Apr 8, 2021 MAFMC and ASMFC Postpone Final Action on Potential Changes to Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Allocations Apr 8, 2021
- Mar 22, 2021 Reminder: Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment Public Comments Due April 23 Mar 22, 2021
- Mar 22, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Applicants for Advisory Panels Mar 22, 2021
- Mar 10, 2021 NEFSC Soliciting Working Group Members for Upcoming Research Track Assessments Mar 10, 2021
- Mar 9, 2021 Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet by Webinar March 9-10, 2021 Mar 9, 2021
- Mar 8, 2021 April 2021 Council Meeting Webinar Mar 8, 2021
- Mar 5, 2021 Council to Hold Virtual Summer Flounder Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE) Workshops Mar 5, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 NOAA Fisheries Requests Public Input on Making Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Protected Resources More Resilient to Climate Change Mar 3, 2021
- Feb 26, 2021 February 2021 Council Meeting Summary Feb 26, 2021
- Feb 22, 2021 Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment Public Hearings Feb 22, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021 ASMFC and MAFMC Approve Changes to State Allocations of Commercial Black Sea Bass Quota Feb 4, 2021
- Feb 2, 2021 NOAA Fisheries Announces Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars Feb 2, 2021
- Jan 22, 2021 South Atlantic Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed Management Measures for Dolphin and Wahoo Jan 22, 2021
- Jan 15, 2021 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment Jan 15, 2021
- Jan 13, 2021 February 10-11, 2021 Council Meeting Webinar Jan 13, 2021
- Jan 13, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Council to Meet with ASMFC Boards on February 1, 2021 Jan 13, 2021
- Jan 12, 2021 Rutgers Cooperative Extension to Host Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders (IFISSH) Course Jan 12, 2021
- Jan 11, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Stakeholder Input on Summer Flounder Recreational Management Jan 11, 2021
- Jan 11, 2021 MACAN to Host Webinar on the Biological Responses of Ocean Acidification in Early Life-Stages of Fishes of Inshore Waters of the Mid-Atlantic Jan 11, 2021
- Jan 11, 2021 NOAA Fisheries Proposes Modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Jan 11, 2021
- Jan 4, 2021 December 2020 Council Meeting Summary Jan 4, 2021
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2020
- Dec 10, 2020 New South Atlantic For-Hire Reporting Requirements – Information for Greater Atlantic Permit Holders Dec 10, 2020
- Nov 30, 2020 Journal Article: There Is no I in EAFM Adapting Integrated Ecosystem Assessment for Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Nov 30, 2020
- Nov 30, 2020 Additional Public Listening Session for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Nov 30, 2020
- Nov 19, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Commercial Blueline Tilefish Fishery Closure Nov 19, 2020
- Nov 19, 2020 Proposed 2021 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications Nov 19, 2020
- Nov 13, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council to Meet by Webinar December 14-17, 2020 Nov 13, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Adjustments to the Council’s Risk Policy Nov 12, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020 NOAA Fisheries to Require Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting for Mid-Atlantic and New England Commercial Vessels Nov 12, 2020
- Nov 6, 2020 Reminder: Submit Comments on the Draft Addendum XXXIII/Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Amendment Nov 6, 2020
- Nov 5, 2020 Black Sea Bass Sensitive to Ocean Noise in Wind Energy Development Areas Nov 5, 2020
- Oct 16, 2020 October 2020 Council Meeting Summary Oct 16, 2020
- Oct 5, 2020 NEFSC Soliciting Butterfish and Illex Stock Assessment Working Group Members Oct 5, 2020
- Sep 23, 2020 Fishermen, Dealers, Processors - Join USITC Roundtable on Impacts of Imports and Illegal Fishing Sep 23, 2020
- Sep 10, 2020 October 2020 Council Meeting Agenda and Briefing Materials Sep 10, 2020
- Sep 9, 2020 ASMFC and MAFMC Schedule Public Hearings on Draft Addendum XXXIII/Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Amendment Sep 9, 2020
- Aug 28, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Illex Squid Directed Fishery Closure Aug 28, 2020
- Aug 24, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council Announces New Mobile App for Recreational Tilefish Reporting Aug 24, 2020
- Aug 20, 2020 August 2020 Council Meeting Summary Aug 20, 2020
- Aug 14, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council Submits Comments to GARFO and NEFSC Regarding Redeployment of Observers in the Northeast Aug 14, 2020
- Aug 12, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Proposes Amendment 21 to the Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, the Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment Aug 12, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Increase to the Illex Squid Annual Quota Aug 4, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Implements Atlantic Chub Mackerel Measures Aug 4, 2020
- Jul 31, 2020 Briefing Materials for the August 10-13, 2020 Council Meeting Are Now Available Jul 31, 2020
- Jul 31, 2020 NOAA Fisheries to Begin Redeployment of Observers and At-Sea Monitors in Northeast on August 14 Jul 31, 2020
- Jul 22, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council Invites Public Input on Ways to Reduce Burdens on Domestic Fishing Jul 22, 2020
- Jul 21, 2020 Upcoming Council Meetings: August 6, 2020 and August 10-13, 2020 Jul 21, 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 Council Approves Changes to Management of Illex Fishery Jul 20, 2020
- Jul 17, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council to Meet Jointly With Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission August 6, 2020 Jul 17, 2020
- Jul 17, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Proposes Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting for Commercial Vessels Jul 17, 2020
- Jul 15, 2020 NOAA Fisheries: Private Vessels Fishing for Tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic Must Now Get Permits and File Catch Reports Jul 15, 2020
- Jul 7, 2020 Obituary of John Bryson, First Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Jul 7, 2020
- Jun 30, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Extends Northeast Observer Waiver Through July 31; Coverage to Resume August 1 Jun 30, 2020
- Jun 26, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Revised 2020-2021 Bluefish Specifications and Recreational Management Measures Jun 26, 2020
- Jun 26, 2020 June 2020 Council Meeting Report Jun 26, 2020
- Jun 23, 2020 Lenfest to Host Webinar on Predicting Near-Term Fisheries Shifts Under Climate Change Jun 23, 2020
- Jun 23, 2020 NOAA Fisheries to Redeploy Observers July 1; Mid-Atlantic Council Responds Jun 23, 2020
- Jun 23, 2020 MAFMC Letter to GARFO and NEFSC Regarding Redeployment of Observers in the Greater Atlantic Region Jun 23, 2020
- Jun 9, 2020 New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife Launches Web Application to Promote Local Seafood Jun 9, 2020
- Jun 8, 2020 Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) Seeking Advisory Council Applications Jun 8, 2020
- Jun 5, 2020 SSC Member Mike Wilberg Awarded the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s President’s Award for Excellence in Application of Science Jun 5, 2020
- Jun 4, 2020 Commercial Fishermen Invited to Participate in Survey on COVID-19 Impacts (Deadline Extended) Jun 4, 2020
- Jun 2, 2020 Northeast Observer Waiver Extended Through June 30, 2020; Coverage to Resume July 1, 2020 Jun 2, 2020
- May 27, 2020 Reminder: Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Amendment Scoping Comments are Due May 31 May 27, 2020
- May 26, 2020 Council Schedules Additional Meeting to Address MSB Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment May 26, 2020
- May 22, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Projects Recommended for S-K Funding May 22, 2020
- May 19, 2020 June 16-18, 2020 Council Webinar May 19, 2020
- May 15, 2020 Northeast Observer Waiver Extended Through May 30, 2020 May 15, 2020
- May 14, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Approves Revised 2020-2021 Scup and Black Sea Bass Commercial Quotas and Recreational Harvest Limits May 14, 2020
- May 14, 2020 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed Rule to Implement 2020-2021 Specifications and Recreational Management Measures for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery May 14, 2020
- May 8, 2020 June 2020 Council Meeting to Be Conducted By Webinar May 8, 2020
- May 8, 2020 Secretary of Commerce Announces Allocation of $300 Million in Fisheries Assistance Funding Under CARES Act May 8, 2020
- May 4, 2020 Northeast Observer Waiver Extended through May 16, 2020 May 4, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 April 2020 Council Meeting Report Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Northeast Observer Waiver Extended Through May 2 Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 14, 2020 Recreational Tilefish Anglers: Learn How to Obtain a Permit and Report Your Catch Apr 14, 2020
- Apr 13, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Black Sea Bass Commercial State Allocation Amendment Apr 13, 2020
- Apr 2, 2020 Northeast Observer Waiver Extended Through April 18 Apr 2, 2020
- Mar 24, 2020 New Paper Synthesizes Current Knowledge on the Role of Sand Lances in the Northwest Atlantic ecosystem Mar 24, 2020
- Mar 18, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on MSB FMP Goals/Objectives and Illex Permits Amendment Mar 18, 2020
- Mar 17, 2020 April 2020 Council Meeting Webinar Mar 17, 2020
- Mar 11, 2020 2020-2021 Sea Scallop and Monkfish Research Set-Aside Projects Selected Mar 11, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 April 2020 Council Meeting Agenda Mar 9, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Proposes Atlantic Chub Mackerel Measures Mar 9, 2020
- Mar 5, 2020 Reminder: Scoping Comment Deadlines for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment and Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment Mar 5, 2020
- Mar 5, 2020 MACAN Webinar: Perspectives from Commercial Shellfish Industry Members Mar 5, 2020
- Mar 4, 2020 March 10-11 SSC Meeting Materials Now Available Mar 4, 2020
- Feb 28, 2020 February 2020 Council Meeting Summary Feb 28, 2020
- Feb 26, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Announces Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Quotas for 2020 Feb 26, 2020
- Feb 21, 2020 SAFMC to Host Dolphin and Wahoo Participatory Workshops Feb 21, 2020
- Feb 5, 2020 NC Sea Grant Offers Fisheries Science Course Feb 5, 2020
- Jan 29, 2020 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Measures for Private Recreational Tilefish Vessels Jan 29, 2020
- Jan 29, 2020 MAFMC and NEFMC Approve Omnibus Commercial eVTR Framework Jan 29, 2020
- Jan 22, 2020 NEW: National Fish Habitat Partnership Infographic Jan 22, 2020
- Jan 17, 2020 South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to Northern Zone Commercial Spanish Mackerel Trip Limits Jan 17, 2020
- Jan 14, 2020 February 2020 Council Meeting Agenda Jan 14, 2020
- Jan 13, 2020 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Supplemental Scoping Hearings for Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment Jan 13, 2020
- Jan 7, 2020 MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Scoping Hearings for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment Jan 7, 2020
- Jan 3, 2020 Rutgers Cooperative Extension to Host Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders (IFISSH) Course Jan 3, 2020
- Jan 2, 2020 Request for Nominations: Scientific and Statistical Committee Jan 2, 2020
- Jan 2, 2020 Vacancy Announcement: IT Specialist and Data Manager Jan 2, 2020
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2019
- Dec 19, 2019 Council Approves Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Excessive Shares Amendment Dec 19, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019 December 2019 Council Meeting Report Dec 18, 2019
- Dec 17, 2019 Council and Commission Recommend Recreational Bluefish Management Measures for 2020 Dec 17, 2019
- Dec 17, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Proposes Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Quotas for the 2020 Fishing Year Dec 17, 2019
- Dec 13, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Reminder: Longfin Squid Incidental Catch Permit Application Dec 13, 2019
- Nov 13, 2019 December 2019 Council Meeting Agenda and Briefing Materials Nov 13, 2019
- Nov 1, 2019 Nov. 20 Webinar: Commercial eVTR Options in the Greater Atlantic Nov 1, 2019
- Nov 1, 2019 NEW! Sign Up to Receive Offshore Wind Updates Nov 1, 2019
- Oct 29, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule for Framework Adjustment 13 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Oct 29, 2019
- Oct 23, 2019 SAFMC to Hold Scoping Webinars on Designation of Special Management Zones in NC and SC Oct 23, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Council Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 October 2019 Council Meeting Report Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 2, 2019 NOAA Offers Reward for Information Regarding Unreported/Misreported Landings of Summer Flounder Oct 2, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Transitions to New Website Oct 1, 2019
- Sep 10, 2019 October 2019 Council Meeting Agenda Sep 10, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 August 2019 Council Meeting Summary Aug 29, 2019
- Aug 28, 2019 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Vacancy Announcement: Deputy Chief, Fisheries Management Aug 28, 2019
- Aug 19, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Announces Illex Squid Directed Fishery Closure Aug 19, 2019
- Aug 16, 2019 NEFSC Seeks Stakeholder Input on Collaborative Research Aug 16, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule to Implement Framework Adjustment 14 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 2020 Golden Tilefish Survey RFP - Deadline Extended to 8/31/19 Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 7, 2019 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Performance Review and Trip Limit Discussion Aug 7, 2019
- Aug 2, 2019 Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program Seeks Research Proposals Aug 2, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Implements Squid and Butterfish Quotas for the 2019 Fishing Year Aug 1, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 Peer Review of Four Fishery Species Set for August Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 22, 2019 2020 Golden Tilefish Survey RFP - Deadline Extended to 8/14/19 Jul 22, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 New England Council to join Mid-Atlantic Council’s Commercial eVTR Framework Jul 16, 2019
- Jul 12, 2019 August 2019 Council Meeting Agenda Jul 12, 2019
- Jul 12, 2019 NEFSC to Hold Cooperative Research Engagement Sessions Jul 12, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 Commercial eVTR Framework Webinar - Tuesday 7/23 at 8:30 a.m. Jul 10, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings for Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Excessive Shares Amendment Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 NOAA Announces 2019 Recreational Measures for Summer Flounder Jul 2, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019 Clarification: Golden Tilefish Recreational Closure in South Atlantic Waters Jun 28, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Department of Commerce Announces 2019 Appointments to Regional Fishery Management Councils Jun 27, 2019
- Jun 26, 2019 Request for Proposals: 2020 Golden Tilefish Surveying Jun 26, 2019
- Jun 24, 2019 New! Small Scombrid ID Guide - Commonly Confused Mackerel and Tuna Species Jun 24, 2019
- Jun 18, 2019 June 2019 Council Meeting Summary Jun 18, 2019
- Jun 7, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Measures to Rebuild the Atlantic Mackerel Stock Jun 7, 2019
- Jun 3, 2019 Saltonstall-Kennedy 2020 Grant Application Now Open Jun 3, 2019
- May 16, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Revises 2019 Summer Flounder Specifications May 16, 2019
- May 14, 2019 NOAA Fisheries Announces 2019-2021 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications May 14, 2019
- Apr 15, 2019 April 2019 Meeting Summary Apr 15, 2019
- Apr 11, 2019 SAFMC Schedules Scoping Webinars to Gather Input on Adding Bullet and Frigate Mackerel to the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery Management Plan Apr 11, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network Seeking Stakeholder Perspectives on Ocean Acidification Apr 10, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Request for Public Input on Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Individual Transferable Quota Program Review Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 3, 2019 MAFMC to Hold Public Meetings for Input on 2020-2024 Strategic Planning Process Apr 3, 2019
- Mar 25, 2019 Fact Sheet: Summer Flounder Commercial Quota Allocation Revisions Mar 25, 2019
- Mar 25, 2019 Fact Sheet: Summer Flounder 2019-2021 Specifications Mar 25, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 March 2019 Meeting Summary Mar 19, 2019
- Mar 11, 2019 Council Approves Chub Mackerel Management Measures Mar 11, 2019
- Mar 11, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Council Takes Final Action on Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment Mar 11, 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 2020-2024 Strategic Plan Survey – Deadline Extended to March 8 Feb 25, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 NEFMC to Hold Scoping Meetings on Scallop Northern Gulf of Maine, Limited Access General Category Amendment Feb 14, 2019
- Feb 5, 2019 March 2019 Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA Feb 5, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 Federal Shutdown Impacts on MAFMC Meetings - Updated 2/4/19 Feb 4, 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 February Council Meeting Rescheduled for March 6-7, 2019 Jan 29, 2019
- Jan 24, 2019 MAFMC and NEFMC Seek Applicants for Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel Jan 24, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Council Requests Public Input for Next Five-Year Strategic Plan Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Amendment Jan 17, 2019
- Jan 15, 2019 Last Call for Public Comments on Chub Mackerel Amendment Jan 15, 2019
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2018
- Dec 31, 2018 December 2018 Meeting Summary Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Rutgers Cooperative Extension to Host Introductory Fisheries Science for Stakeholders (IFISSH) Course Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 18, 2018 Final Action on Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment Postponed Until February 2019 Dec 18, 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Approves Changes to Longfin Squid Permits and Possession Limits Dec 17, 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Sets 2019 Specifications for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Dec 17, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD: December 10-13, 2018 Nov 20, 2018
- Nov 8, 2018 Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on Chub Mackerel Amendment Nov 8, 2018
- Nov 7, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Announces Commercial Harvest Quotas for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Nov 7, 2018
- Oct 24, 2018 October 2018 Council Meeting Summary Oct 24, 2018
- Oct 11, 2018 MAFMC to Host Workshop Addressing Law Enforcement Issues in For-Hire Fisheries Oct 11, 2018
- Oct 9, 2018 Last Call for Public Comments on Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment Oct 9, 2018
- Oct 3, 2018 Mid-Atlantic Council Votes to Increase Illex Squid Quota Oct 3, 2018
- Sep 24, 2018 BOEM: Commercial Fishing Frequently Asked Questions Sep 24, 2018
- Sep 14, 2018 October 2018 Council Meeting in Cape May, New Jersey Sep 14, 2018
- Sep 11, 2018 Request for Proposals For a Study to Document the Distribution of Surfclams in the US Northwest Atlantic Sep 11, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 Notice of Rescheduled Hearings for Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment Sep 10, 2018
- Aug 30, 2018 August 2018 Council Meeting Summary Aug 30, 2018
- Aug 27, 2018 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Continue Development of Bluefish Allocation Amendment Aug 27, 2018
- Aug 13, 2018 Comment Period Open on Proposed Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial Accountability Measure Modifications Aug 13, 2018
- Aug 10, 2018 MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Public Hearings for Summer Flounder Commercial Issues Amendment Aug 10, 2018
- Aug 10, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Announces Illex Squid Directed Fishery Closure Aug 10, 2018
- Jul 27, 2018 South Atlantic Council to Hold Public Scoping Webinars Jul 27, 2018
- Jul 25, 2018 2018/19 Monkfish Research Awards Announced Jul 25, 2018
- Jul 24, 2018 August 2018 Council Meeting Jul 24, 2018
- Jul 19, 2018 American Fisheries Society Stakeholder Engagement Day - Aug. 21, Atlantic City, NJ Jul 19, 2018
- Jul 11, 2018 MAFMC and NEFMC Launch Northeast Offshore Wind Webpage Jul 11, 2018
- Jul 9, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Releases Revised MRIP Recreational Catch and Effort Estimates Jul 9, 2018
- Jul 9, 2018 Vacancy Announcement: Assistant Plan Coordinator Jul 9, 2018
- Jun 29, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Announces Projects Recommended for S-K Funding Jun 29, 2018
- Jun 29, 2018 June 2018 Council Meeting Summary Jun 29, 2018
- Jun 7, 2018 MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Scoping Hearings for Bluefish Allocation Amendment Jun 7, 2018
- May 31, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Announces 2018 Recreational Rules for Summer Flounder, Black Sea Bass, and Scup May 31, 2018
- May 18, 2018 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fact Sheet: Management Challenges for an Abundant Stock May 18, 2018
- May 18, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Releases 2017 Report on Status of the Stocks May 18, 2018
- May 17, 2018 June 2018 Council Meeting Agenda May 17, 2018
- May 16, 2018 2018-2019 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Awards Announced May 16, 2018
- May 10, 2018 Summary of April 30 Joint Meeting with ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Management Boards May 10, 2018
- May 3, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Approves Monkfish Quota for 2018 May 3, 2018
- Apr 29, 2018 April 2018 Council Meeting Report Apr 29, 2018
- Apr 24, 2018 NOAA Fisheries to Host Fishing Community Resilience Workshop Apr 24, 2018
- Apr 24, 2018 2018 Summer Flounder Benchmark Assessment Information Apr 24, 2018
- Apr 20, 2018 Paperwork Reduction Act Request for Comments: Sea turtles in Virginia pound nets data collection Apr 20, 2018
- Apr 11, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed 2018 Recreational Rules for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Apr 11, 2018
- Apr 10, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Announces the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Acceptable Biological Catch Omnibus Framework Adjustment Apr 10, 2018
- Apr 9, 2018 National Fish Habitat Partnership Releases "Our Story" Video Reflecting on 10 Years of Habitat Protection Apr 9, 2018
- Apr 6, 2018 Newly Added Species to be Reported in Vessel Trip Reports Apr 6, 2018
- Mar 30, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Modified Scope of Summer Flounder Amendment Mar 30, 2018
- Mar 28, 2018 BOEM to Hold Open House During April Council Meeting in Montauk, NY Mar 28, 2018
- Mar 19, 2018 April 2018 Council Meeting Agenda Mar 19, 2018
- Mar 13, 2018 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeking Applicants for Advisory Panels Mar 13, 2018
- Mar 8, 2018 Scientific and Statistical Committee to Meet March 13-14, 2018 Mar 8, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018 Reminder: Electronic Reporting Requirements for Party/Charter Vessels with Mid-Atlantic Permits Mar 7, 2018
- Mar 1, 2018 February 2018 Council Meeting Summary Mar 1, 2018
- Feb 27, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Announces Reduction to Mackerel Possession Limit for Rest of Fishing Year Effective February 27 Feb 27, 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Scup Commercial Quota Period Feb 26, 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Accepting Fisheries Science Proposals Through April 26 Feb 26, 2018
- Feb 23, 2018 March 2: Webinar on Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting for For-Hire Vessel Operators Feb 23, 2018
- Feb 13, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Special Management Zones for 13 New Jersey Artificial Reefs Feb 13, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 Council Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina: February 13-15, 2018 Jan 22, 2018
- Jan 16, 2018 Mid-Atlantic Council to Offer Training Workshops on Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting for the For-Hire Community Jan 16, 2018
- Jan 12, 2018 Free Fishery Science and Management Workshops for Fishermen Jan 12, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 NOAA Names Michael Pentony to Lead Greater Atlantic Region Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 South Atlantic Council Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to Atlantic Cobia Management Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 9, 2018 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed February 2018 Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery Jan 9, 2018
- Jan 5, 2018 SAFMC Public Hearings Scheduled for Atlantic Cobia Management Jan 5, 2018
- Jan 3, 2018 NEFMC to Hold Two Mid-Atlantic Port Meetings to Gather Public Input for Independent Program Review Jan 3, 2018
- Jan 2, 2018 Council Seeks Contractor to Assess the Importance of Atlantic Chub Mackerel to the Diets of Recreationally-Important Highly Migratory Species Jan 2, 2018
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2017
- Dec 26, 2017 December 2017 Council Meeting Summary Dec 26, 2017
- Dec 19, 2017 Council Discontinues Development of Squid Buffer Framework Dec 19, 2017
- Dec 13, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Quotas for Squid and Butterfish Dec 13, 2017
- Nov 17, 2017 Council Meeting in Annapolis, Maryland: December 11-14, 2017 Nov 17, 2017
- Nov 14, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Blueline Tilefish Amendment to the Golden Tilefish Fishery Management Plan Nov 14, 2017
- Nov 9, 2017 2017-2018 MAFMC Committee Assignments Nov 9, 2017
- Nov 8, 2017 2018/2019 Monkfish Research Set Aside Funding Opportunity -- Due Dec. 21, 2017 Nov 8, 2017
- Nov 7, 2017 NOAA Enforcement works with partners to prevent lethal interactions between whales and fishing gear Nov 7, 2017
- Nov 6, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Releases Fisheries of the United States 2016 Report Nov 6, 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 October 2017 Council Meeting Summary Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 Request for Public Input on Golden Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program 5-Year Review Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 12, 2017 NOAA Funds 2017 National Fish Habitat Partnership Priorities And Projects Oct 12, 2017
- Sep 26, 2017 NEFSC Fisheries Sampling Branch to Conduct Outreach in NJ ports October 3-5 Sep 26, 2017
- Sep 18, 2017 October 2017 Council Meeting in Riverhead, New York Sep 18, 2017
- Sep 18, 2017 Mid-Atlantic For-Hire Vessel Permitting and Reporting: Electronic-only Submission Requirement Starts March 12, 2018 Sep 18, 2017
- Sep 13, 2017 New Electronic Reporting Requirements for Mid-Atlantic Charter/Party Vessels Sep 13, 2017
- Sep 12, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for 2018-2020 Golden Tilefish Specifications Sep 12, 2017
- Sep 12, 2017 UPDATE: NOAA Fisheries Announces Illex (Shortfin) Squid Fishery Closure on September 15 Sep 12, 2017
- Sep 11, 2017 NEFSC: 2017 Sweep Efficiency Study Targets Summer Flounder Sep 11, 2017
- Sep 7, 2017 2018/2019 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program Sep 7, 2017
- Aug 25, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule for Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment Aug 25, 2017
- Aug 18, 2017 August 2017 Council Meeting Summary Aug 18, 2017
- Aug 16, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Announces the 2018 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Funding Opportunity Aug 16, 2017
- Aug 10, 2017 NEFSC 2017 Groundfish Assessment Port Meetings Scheduled Aug 10, 2017
- Aug 2, 2017 New York State Offshore Wind Open Houses to be Held During MAFMC August Council Meeting Aug 2, 2017
- Jul 20, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for Mid-Atlantic Council Fishery Management Plans Jul 20, 2017
- Jul 18, 2017 August 2017 Council Meeting Agenda Jul 18, 2017
- Jul 7, 2017 NEFSC Seeks Candidates for Summer Flounder Stock Assessment Workshop Working Groups Jul 7, 2017
- Jun 28, 2017 NOAA Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule Adding Blueline Tilefish to Golden Tilefish Management Plan Jun 28, 2017
- Jun 23, 2017 June 2017 Council Meeting Report Jun 23, 2017
- Jun 20, 2017 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Excessive Shares Amendment Jun 20, 2017
- Jun 14, 2017 Notice of availability: Blueline Tilefish Amendment to the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan Jun 14, 2017
- Jun 12, 2017 Mid-Atlantic Council Approves Squid Amendment Jun 12, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 Our Fish, Our Future: National Fish Habitat Partnership Releases New Story Map Jun 7, 2017
- May 15, 2017 June 2017 Council Meeting Agenda May 15, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Request for Proposals: Evaluation of F-Based Management for the Recreational Summer Flounder Fishery May 1, 2017
- Apr 24, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Publishes Proposed Rule for Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment Apr 24, 2017
- Apr 19, 2017 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Chub Mackerel Amendment Apr 19, 2017
- Apr 18, 2017 Joint Council Meeting with ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Board in Alexandria, VA: May 10, 2017 Apr 18, 2017
- Apr 17, 2017 Final Call for Workshop Registration: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Offer Training on Electronic Vessel Trip Reports for the For-Hire Community Apr 17, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Briefing Materials for April 2017 Council Meeting Are Now Available Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 NOAA Fisheries Navigator – April 2017 Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 3, 2017 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings for Squid Amendment Apr 3, 2017
- Apr 3, 2017 ASMFC Releases Report on Sciaenid Fish Habitat Apr 3, 2017
- Mar 28, 2017 NOAA Fisheries: Notice of Availability for Mid-Atlantic Unmanaged Forage Fish Omnibus Amendment Mar 28, 2017
- Mar 22, 2017 Council to Offer Training on Electronic Vessel Trip Reports for the For-Hire Community Mar 22, 2017
- Mar 21, 2017 Council Meeting in Avalon, New Jersey: April 11-13, 2017 Mar 21, 2017
- Mar 7, 2017 Request for Proposals: Atlantic Chub Mackerel Stock Assessment Mar 7, 2017
- Feb 24, 2017 February 2017 Council Meeting Summary Feb 24, 2017
- Feb 22, 2017 NEFMC to Host Coral Workshops to Solicit Input From Active Fishermen Feb 22, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 MAFMC & ASMFC Set Black Sea Bass Specifications for 2017 and 2018 Feb 21, 2017
- Jan 26, 2017 Bay 101: Food for Fish in the Chesapeake Bay (VIDEO) Jan 26, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Request for Proposals: Catch Share Program Review for Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 18, 2017 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeking Applications for Interim Advisory Panel Members Jan 18, 2017
- Jan 17, 2017 Council Meeting in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina: February 14-16, 2017 Jan 17, 2017
- Jan 11, 2017 Skate Limited Access Scoping Hearings (Dates Changed) Jan 11, 2017
- Jan 11, 2017 New MRIP Review by National Academies of Sciences Jan 11, 2017
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2016
- Dec 21, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council Initiates Action in Response to Overage of Black Sea Bass Catch Limit Dec 21, 2016
- Dec 19, 2016 December 2016 Council Meeting Summary Dec 19, 2016
- Dec 14, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule on Mid-Atlantic Council’s Frank R. Lautenberg Deep Sea Coral Protection Area Dec 14, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 NEFSC Cost Survey Reminder: Recipients Urged to Complete Business Cost Survey by December 15 Dec 8, 2016
- Nov 21, 2016 Council Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland: December 12-15, 2016 Nov 21, 2016
- Nov 16, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule on Boundary Change for Southern Scup Gear Restricted Area Nov 16, 2016
- Oct 20, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on New Jersey Special Management Zones Oct 20, 2016
- Oct 18, 2016 October 2016 Council Meeting Summary Oct 18, 2016
- Oct 13, 2016 Rick Robins Recognized by White House as Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood Oct 13, 2016
- Oct 12, 2016 Council Votes to Continue Collaborative Efforts on River Herring and Shad Oct 12, 2016
- Sep 30, 2016 GAO Releases Report on the Impacts of Climate Change on Federal Fisheries Management Sep 30, 2016
- Sep 28, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Rule to Protect Deep-Sea Corals in the Mid-Atlantic Sep 28, 2016
- Sep 20, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Announces Public Hearing and Comment Period for Industry-Funded Monitoring Amendment Sep 20, 2016
- Sep 12, 2016 October 2016 Council Meeting Agenda Sep 12, 2016
- Sep 6, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Publishes Notice of Availability for Proposed Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Amendment to Protect Deep-Sea Corals Sep 6, 2016
- Aug 25, 2016 Fact Sheet: Summer Flounder Catch and Landings Limits - 2017-2018 Reductions Aug 25, 2016
- Aug 25, 2016 August 2016 Council Meeting Report Aug 25, 2016
- Aug 18, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Rule to Modify Scup Gear Restricted Areas - Comments due September 19 Aug 18, 2016
- Aug 16, 2016 Rick Robins Receives MAFMC Award of Excellence Aug 16, 2016
- Aug 15, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council and ASMFC Maintain Multi-Year Specifications for Black Sea Bass, Bluefish, and Scup and Modify Summer Flounder Specifications Aug 15, 2016
- Aug 10, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council Approves Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) Guidance Document Aug 10, 2016
- Aug 9, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council Approves Amendment to Protect Unmanaged Forage Species Aug 9, 2016
- Aug 8, 2016 2017/2018 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program – Proposals Due October 7, 2016 Aug 8, 2016
- Aug 4, 2016 Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partners Initiate Black Sea Bass Habitat Research Project in the Mid-Atlantic Aug 4, 2016
- Aug 2, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Considers Moving Trawl Surveys to Fishing Vessels Aug 2, 2016
- Aug 1, 2016 Request for Proposals: Tilefish Surveying (Deadline Extended to 8/19/2016) Aug 1, 2016
- Jul 27, 2016 NEFSC 2016 Study Fleet Solicitation - Due Aug. 11, 2016 Jul 27, 2016
- Jul 19, 2016 August 2016 Council Meeting Agenda Jul 19, 2016
- Jul 19, 2016 SAFMC August 2016 Public Hearing/Scoping Meetings of Interest Jul 19, 2016
- Jun 24, 2016 June 2016 Council Meeting Summary Jun 24, 2016
- Jun 23, 2016 Publication: A Framework for Incorporating Species, Fleet, Habitat, and Climate Interactions into Fishery Management Jun 23, 2016
- Jun 15, 2016 BOEM to Hold Public Meetings on New York Offshore Wind Jun 15, 2016
- Jun 14, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Announces Interim Management Measures for Blueline Tilefish in the Greater Atlantic Region Jun 14, 2016
- Jun 13, 2016 June 2016 Council Meeting Jun 13, 2016
- Jun 7, 2016 2016-2017 Monkfish Research Set-Aside Awards Announced Jun 7, 2016
- May 20, 2016 June 2016 Council Meeting Agenda May 20, 2016
- May 20, 2016 Vacancy Announcement: Fishery Management Specialist May 20, 2016
- May 5, 2016 Unmanaged Forage Amendment Public Hearings: May 17 – June 8 May 5, 2016
- May 5, 2016 April 2016 Council Meeting Summary May 5, 2016
- Apr 25, 2016 Federal Fishery Management Measures Approved for Blueline Tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic Apr 25, 2016
- Apr 19, 2016 Council Approves Changes to Scup Gear-Restricted Areas Apr 19, 2016
- Apr 18, 2016 SAFMC to Hold Q&A Public Meeting on Cobia Management - May 9, 2016 Apr 18, 2016
- Apr 7, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council Announces Funded Collaborative Research Projects Apr 7, 2016
- Apr 7, 2016 Free Safety & Survival Training to be Held in Montauk and Jones Beach, NY Apr 7, 2016
- Mar 22, 2016 April 2016 Council Meeting in Montauk, NY Mar 22, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Public Webinar: Spiny Dogfish Trip Limits Mar 21, 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council Solicits Public Input on Blueline Tilefish Management Mar 9, 2016
- Mar 3, 2016 MSC Evaluation of the U.S. Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog: Announcement of Onsite Visit Mar 3, 2016
- Mar 2, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Feedback with Communications Survey Mar 2, 2016
- Feb 26, 2016 February 2016 Council Meeting Summary Feb 26, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016 NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Amendment 17 to the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog FMP Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016 Reminder: MAFMC Fishery Scientist Position Open Until 2/26/16 Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016 Woods Hold Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Accepting Requests for Travel Funding for ICES Annual Science Conference Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 19, 2016 Blueline Tilefish Sampling Request for Proposals Feb 19, 2016
- Feb 17, 2016 Council Announces Policies on Non-Fishing Activities that Threaten Fish Habitat Feb 17, 2016
- Feb 15, 2016 Mid-Atlantic Council Names Deep Sea Coral Protection Area in Honor of Senator Frank Lautenberg Feb 15, 2016
- Feb 10, 2016 NOAA seeks applications for $9 million in community-based habitat restoration Feb 10, 2016
- Feb 10, 2016 NOAA Fisheries: $2.5 Million Available for Innovative Bycatch Solutions Feb 10, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016 NEFSC: Warming Ocean May Bring Major Changes for U.S. Northeast Fishery Species Feb 3, 2016
- Jan 25, 2016 SAFMC Solicits Public Input on Proposed Electronic Reporting Requirements for Charterboats and Other Fisheries Issues Jan 25, 2016
- Jan 25, 2016 Proposed Specifications for 2016-2018 Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Fisheries Jan 25, 2016
- Jan 20, 2016 February 2016 Council Meeting Agenda Jan 20, 2016
- Jan 20, 2016 Vacancy Announcement: Fishery Scientist (Open Until 2/26/16) Jan 20, 2016
- Jan 5, 2016 December 2015 Council Meeting Summary Jan 5, 2016
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2015
- Dec 21, 2015 Request for Proposals: Mid-Atlantic Collaborative Fisheries Research Dec 21, 2015
- Dec 16, 2015 Request for Proposals: Black Sea Bass Habitat Research Needs in the Mid-Atlantic (Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership) Dec 16, 2015
- Dec 16, 2015 Council Revises 2016 Spiny Dogfish Specifications Dec 16, 2015
- Nov 17, 2015 December 2015 Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD Nov 17, 2015
- Nov 12, 2015 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Regs for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Nov 12, 2015
- Nov 12, 2015 NOAA Fisheries: Striped Bass Fishing in the EEZ Restrictions Support Sustainability Of Species Nov 12, 2015
- Oct 26, 2015 South Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings for Proposed Federal Fisheries Management Measures Oct 26, 2015
- Oct 26, 2015 NOAA Fisheries Launches New Mobile-Friendly FishWatch.gov Oct 26, 2015
- Oct 26, 2015 NEFMC Seeking SSC Candidates Oct 26, 2015
- Oct 20, 2015 October 2015 Council Meeting Summary Oct 20, 2015
- Oct 15, 2015 Mid-Atlantic Council Votes to Reduce Spiny Dogfish Quota for 2016 Oct 15, 2015
- Oct 13, 2015 October 29: Two Renowned Ocean Advocates To Speak at Monmouth University Oct 13, 2015
- Sep 18, 2015 Spiny Dogfish Public Information Webinar Sep 18, 2015
- Sep 11, 2015 October 2015 Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA Sep 11, 2015
- Sep 3, 2015 NEFSC Seeks Candidates for Stock Assessment Workshop Working Groups Sep 3, 2015
- Aug 26, 2015 Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Action on Unmanaged Forage Species Aug 26, 2015
- Aug 25, 2015 Request for Proposals: Managing Cooperative Fisheries Research Aug 25, 2015
- Aug 24, 2015 August 2015 Council Meeting Report Aug 24, 2015
- Aug 20, 2015 Fact Sheet: 2016 Summer Flounder Catch and Landings Limits Aug 20, 2015
- Aug 17, 2015 Mid-Atlantic Council and ASMFC Approve Annual Specifications for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Aug 17, 2015
- Aug 6, 2015 Fishing, fast growth and climate variability increase the risk of collapse Aug 6, 2015
- Aug 5, 2015 NOAA Fisheries Announces 2015 Annual Catch Limits for Atlantic Bluefish Aug 5, 2015
- Jul 20, 2015 August Council Meeting Agenda Jul 20, 2015
- Jul 16, 2015 Request For Proposals: Habitat Research (Due August 21) Jul 16, 2015
- Jul 16, 2015 NEFSC to Hold Industry Outreach Meetings to Review Upcoming Groundfish Assessments Jul 16, 2015
- Jul 16, 2015 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Applicants for Trawl Survey Advisory Panel Jul 16, 2015
- Jul 1, 2015 SAFMC Draft Vision Blueprint for the Snapper Grouper Fishery Now Available for Public Input Jul 1, 2015
- Jun 25, 2015 June 2015 Council Meeting Summary Jun 25, 2015
- Jun 22, 2015 U.S. Commerce Department Announces 2015 Regional Fishery Council Appointments Jun 22, 2015
- Jun 19, 2015 Recreational Management Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Fishing Year 2015 Jun 19, 2015
- Jun 11, 2015 Mid-Atlantic Council Approves Deep Sea Corals Amendment Jun 11, 2015
- Jun 10, 2015 Vessel Opportunity for Trawl Research Charter with the NEFSC Survey Branch - Deadline June 17, 2015 Jun 10, 2015
- Jun 9, 2015 Special Management Zones for Delaware Artificial Reefs Jun 9, 2015
- Jun 4, 2015 Listening Session: Proposed Rule to Revise Listing Status of Humpback Whales Jun 4, 2015
- Jun 3, 2015 Emergency Action for Blueline Tilefish in Greater Atlantic Region Effective June 4 Jun 3, 2015
- May 26, 2015 Notice of Availability: Omnibus Amendment To Simplify Vessel Baselines May 26, 2015
- May 19, 2015 April 2015 Council Meeting Summary May 19, 2015
- May 19, 2015 Proposed Rule: Consequences for Slippage Events in the Atlantic Mackerel Fishery May 19, 2015
- May 18, 2015 Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA: June 8-11, 2015 May 18, 2015
- May 14, 2015 Request for Proposals: Cost Estimates for Herring and Mackerel Monitoring Programs (Due May 29) May 14, 2015
- May 14, 2015 Blueline Tilefish Scoping Hearings: June 1–18, 2015 May 14, 2015
- May 6, 2015 Proposed Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures May 6, 2015
- May 6, 2015 NOAA Fisheries Releases Transition Plan for New Recreational Fishing Effort Survey May 6, 2015
- May 6, 2015 2015 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Awards Announced May 6, 2015
- Apr 29, 2015 Reminder: Scoping Comments for Squid Capacity Amendment Due May 11 Apr 29, 2015
- Apr 23, 2015 Request for Proposals: Development of a Quantitative Stock Assessment for Black Sea Bass Apr 23, 2015
- Apr 20, 2015 NOAA Fisheries: Successful Conservation Efforts Recognized in Proposed ESA Humpback Whale Listing Revision Apr 20, 2015
- Apr 15, 2015 Council Initiates Action to Manage Blueline Tilefish Apr 15, 2015
- Apr 6, 2015 April 2015 Council Meeting Apr 6, 2015
- Apr 1, 2015 NOAA Fisheries Announces $2.5 Million Available for Innovative Bycatch Solutions Apr 1, 2015
- Mar 31, 2015 April 15 Listening Session: Squid Capacity Amendment Mar 31, 2015
- Mar 23, 2015 Council Meeting in Long Branch, NJ: April 14 - 16, 2015 Mar 23, 2015
- Mar 23, 2015 Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Squid Capacity Amendment: April 6 - 21, 2015 Mar 23, 2015
- Mar 2, 2015 February 2015 Council Meeting Report Mar 2, 2015
- Feb 27, 2015 Council Recommends Emergency Action for Blueline Tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic Feb 27, 2015
- Feb 21, 2015 Council Takes Final Action on Cost Recovery Amendment Feb 21, 2015
- Feb 19, 2015 George Darcy Receives Ricks E Savage Award Feb 19, 2015
- Feb 19, 2015 Council Member Dewey Hemilright Honored in 'Busch Heroes' Campaign Feb 19, 2015
- Feb 19, 2015 Council to Hold Blueline Tilefish Webinar Meeting - Feb. 25, 1:30 p.m. Feb 19, 2015
- Feb 17, 2015 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Workshop on Deep Sea Coral Zone Boundaries Feb 17, 2015
- Jan 30, 2015 Listening Session: New Recreational Fishing Effort Estimation Methodology Jan 30, 2015
- Jan 27, 2015 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeking Applications for Advisory Panel Members Jan 27, 2015
- Jan 22, 2015 Interactive Deep Sea Corals Mapper Now Available Jan 22, 2015
- Jan 20, 2015 February 2015 Council Meeting Agenda Jan 20, 2015
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2014
- Dec 31, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on Deep Sea Corals Amendment Dec 31, 2014
- Dec 22, 2014 December 2014 Council Meeting Report Dec 22, 2014
- Dec 17, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Council Initiates Action to Protect Unmanaged Forage Species Dec 17, 2014
- Dec 8, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Amendment Dec 8, 2014
- Dec 5, 2014 December 10 Listening Session: Deep Sea Corals in the Mid-Atlantic Dec 5, 2014
- Nov 24, 2014 NOAA Fisheries Reports Unprecedented Numbers of "Cold-Stunned" Sea Turtle Nov 24, 2014
- Nov 17, 2014 NOAA Fisheries: Improving the MRIP Fishing Effort Survey Nov 17, 2014
- Nov 17, 2014 Council Meeting in Baltimore, MD: December 8 - 11, 2014 Nov 17, 2014
- Nov 17, 2014 Proposed 2015 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Specifications Nov 17, 2014
- Nov 4, 2014 Butterfish allocation transferred to the directed fishery from the butterfish mortality cap Nov 4, 2014
- Oct 31, 2014 August 1 Control Date Established in the Commercial Summer Flounder Fishery Oct 31, 2014
- Oct 27, 2014 New Tilefish Management Measures Oct 27, 2014
- Oct 24, 2014 October 2014 Council Meeting Report Oct 24, 2014
- Oct 22, 2014 Now Available: East Coast Climate Change and Fisheries Governance Workshop Report Oct 22, 2014
- Oct 20, 2014 NOAA Announces Funding through Saltonstall-Kennedy grant program for 2014-2015 Oct 20, 2014
- Oct 3, 2014 BOEM Releases Final Report on Best Management Practices and Mitigation Measures for Offshore Wind Development Oct 3, 2014
- Sep 30, 2014 2015 fishing year regulations announced for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahog fisheries Sep 30, 2014
- Sep 23, 2014 GAO Releases Report on Stock Assessment Prioritization and Funding Sep 23, 2014
- Sep 19, 2014 MAFMC to collaborate with Rutgers Scientists on climate change research Sep 19, 2014
- Sep 18, 2014 2015/2016 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Sep 18, 2014
- Sep 15, 2014 Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA: October 7 - 9, 2014 Sep 15, 2014
- Sep 8, 2014 Public Comments Sought on Proposed Specifications for the Tilefish Fishery for 2015-2017 Sep 8, 2014
- Sep 5, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Council and ASMFC to Hold Summer Flounder Scoping Hearings Sep 5, 2014
- Sep 5, 2014 NOAA Fisheries announces new on-reel trawl gear stowage requirements for trawl vessels Sep 5, 2014
- Sep 2, 2014 Vacancy Announcement: Assistant Fishery Plan Coordinator Sep 2, 2014
- Aug 21, 2014 Public Comment Opportunity: Omnibus Amendment to Simplify Vessel Baselines Aug 21, 2014
- Aug 21, 2014 August Council Meeting Report Aug 21, 2014
- Aug 21, 2014 Cancellation of 2015 RSA Federal Funding Opportunity Aug 21, 2014
- Aug 15, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Council Votes to Suspend Research Set-Aside Program Aug 15, 2014
- Aug 8, 2014 Proposed Data Collection Program for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Aug 8, 2014
- Aug 7, 2014 Longfin Squid Fishery Trimester 2 Closure Aug 7, 2014
- Aug 7, 2014 New Spiny Dogfish Management Measures Implemented Aug 7, 2014
- Aug 6, 2014 Extended Deadline for 2015 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside Federal Funding Opportunity Aug 6, 2014
- Aug 4, 2014 Listening Session: NOAA Fisheries’ Northeast Fishery-Dependent Data Visioning Project Aug 4, 2014
- Jul 29, 2014 SAFMC Calls for Fishermens' Input on Upcoming Public Hearing Amendments on Dolphin Wahoo and Mackerel Amendments Jul 29, 2014
- Jul 24, 2014 Request for Proposals: Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Habitat Pilot Project Services Jul 24, 2014
- Jul 21, 2014 Council Meeting in Washington, DC: August 11 - 14, 2014 Jul 21, 2014
- Jul 16, 2014 Deadline Extended for Commenting on Proposed Establishment of Delaware Special Management Zones Jul 16, 2014
- Jul 16, 2014 New Dogfish Measures Effective August 14 Jul 16, 2014
- Jul 14, 2014 2014/2015 Monkfish RSA Awards Announced Jul 14, 2014
- Jul 11, 2014 Healthy Habitat: The Foundation of America's Seafood and Fisheries Jul 11, 2014
- Jul 3, 2014 New Recreational Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup & Black Sea Bass Fisheries -- Effective July 7th Jul 3, 2014
- Jun 26, 2014 Department of Commerce Announces 2014 Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils Jun 26, 2014
- Jun 26, 2014 NOAA Fisheries Announces Funding for NEAMAP Trawl Surveys Jun 26, 2014
- Jun 26, 2014 NOAA FY14 Federal Funding Opportunity - Understanding Climate Impacts on Fish Stocks and Fisheries to Inform Sustainable Management Jun 26, 2014
- Jun 25, 2014 Five Special Management Areas Proposed around Artificial Reefs off Delaware Jun 25, 2014
- Jun 19, 2014 Atlantic Bluefish 2014 Final Specifications Jun 19, 2014
- Jun 19, 2014 Council Initiates Action to Open Black Sea Bass Fishery in Wave 1 Jun 19, 2014
- Jun 18, 2014 Fishery Management Councils Respond to Oceana's "Wasted Catch" Report Jun 18, 2014
- Jun 17, 2014 June 2014 Council Meeting Summary Jun 17, 2014
- Jun 12, 2014 Announcement of Federal Funding Opportunity: 2015 Mid-Atlantic Research Set-Aside (RSA) Jun 12, 2014
- Jun 10, 2014 Council Meeting in Freehold, New Jersey: June 10-12, 2014 Jun 10, 2014
- Jun 5, 2014 June 2014 Briefing Materials Are Now Available Jun 5, 2014
- Jun 3, 2014 Council and NOAA Fisheries to Hold Listening Session on Recreational Fishing Policy Jun 3, 2014
- May 14, 2014 2014-2015 Scallop RSA Awards announced May 14, 2014
- May 14, 2014 NOAA selects two areas in the North Atlantic for targeted habitat conservation efforts May 14, 2014
- May 9, 2014 Proposed 2014 Recreational Measures for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass May 9, 2014
- Apr 29, 2014 Council Vice-Chairman Lee Anderson Named IIFET Fellow Apr 29, 2014
- Apr 23, 2014 New Assessment Determines that Butterfish Are Not Overfished Apr 23, 2014
- Apr 18, 2014 April 2014 Council Meeting Summary Apr 18, 2014
- Apr 15, 2014 Council Adopts Golden Tilefish Management Measures for 2015 – 2017 Apr 15, 2014
- Apr 14, 2014 New Jersey Fisherman's Career Highlighted in Award Dedication Video Apr 14, 2014
- Apr 14, 2014 Proposed Allowable Harvest Limits for Atlantic Bluefish Fishery for 2014 Apr 14, 2014
- Apr 14, 2014 NOAA Fisheries Proposes New Measures for Spiny Dogfish Apr 14, 2014
- Apr 3, 2014 Offshore Wind Best Management Practices Report Now Available Apr 3, 2014
- Apr 3, 2014 2014 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Specifications Apr 3, 2014
- Apr 2, 2014 Public Listening Session: Lessons Learned from Wind Power in the United Kingdom Apr 2, 2014
- Mar 28, 2014 NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Quotas for 2014-2015 Mar 28, 2014
- Mar 27, 2014 Dogfish Information Webinar Scheduled for April 8 Mar 27, 2014
- Mar 25, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Council Hosts Workshop on East Coast Fisheries and Climate Change Mar 25, 2014
- Mar 24, 2014 Next Council Meeting: April 8 - 10, 2014 Mar 24, 2014
- Mar 14, 2014 River Herring Technical Expert Working Group to be held March 27, 2014 Mar 14, 2014
- Mar 13, 2014 BOEM Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Renewable Energy Research Activities in Virginia Mar 13, 2014
- Mar 12, 2014 March 17 - 20: South Atlantic Council To Hold Community Port Meetings in North Carolina Mar 12, 2014
- Feb 26, 2014 February Council Meeting Summary Feb 26, 2014
- Feb 21, 2014 Council Hosts Climate Change and Fishery Science Workshop Feb 21, 2014
- Feb 21, 2014 Fentress “Red” Munden receives Ricks E Savage Award Feb 21, 2014
- Feb 18, 2014 NC Sea Grant, NMFS Seek Marine Mammal Bycatch Reduction Research Proposals Feb 18, 2014
- Feb 12, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT: Agenda Changes and Cancellations Feb 12, 2014
- Feb 10, 2014 Council Seeks Applications for New River Herring and Shad Advisory Panel Feb 10, 2014
- Feb 10, 2014 NMFS Northeast Regional Office Changes Name to Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Feb 10, 2014
- Jan 17, 2014 February 11 - 13 Council Meeting in New Bern, NC Jan 17, 2014
- Jan 13, 2014 Public Hearings/Scoping Meetings and Q&A Webinars Scheduled in January for Proposed Federal Fisheries Management Measures Jan 13, 2014
- Jan 9, 2014 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed Rule for 2014 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Specifications Jan 9, 2014
- Jan 2, 2014 March 19-21, 2014: East Coast Climate Change and Fisheries Governance Workshop Jan 2, 2014
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2013
- Dec 30, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: 2014 State Summer Flounder Quotas Adjusted for Overages Dec 30, 2013
- Dec 30, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Measures for the 2014 Fishing Year Dec 30, 2013
- Dec 20, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: 2014-2016 Quotas Announced for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries Dec 20, 2013
- Dec 20, 2013 December 2013 Council Meeting Summary Dec 20, 2013
- Dec 18, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Final ESA Section 7 Consultation Biological Opinion Now Available Dec 18, 2013
- Dec 18, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: New Way to Address Catch Overages in Some Mid-Atlantic Recreational Fisheries Dec 18, 2013
- Dec 17, 2013 Council and Board Adopt 2014 Recreational Measures for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Dec 17, 2013
- Nov 20, 2013 BOEM Releases Fishing/Offshore Wind Mitigation Measures Development Workshops Nov 20, 2013
- Nov 19, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Comments Sought on Draft SBRM Omnibus Amendment Nov 19, 2013
- Nov 18, 2013 ASMFC Seeks Input on Draft Strategic Plan for 2014-2018 Nov 18, 2013
- Nov 18, 2013 Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD: December 9-12, 2013 Nov 18, 2013
- Nov 15, 2013 NOAA Announces Partial Approval of Amendment 14 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Nov 15, 2013
- Nov 14, 2013 NOAA announces regulations to protect marine mammals during Navy training and testing in Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Nov 14, 2013
- Nov 9, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Quotas for 2014-16 Nov 9, 2013
- Nov 7, 2013 NMFS Requests Nominations for the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Nov 7, 2013
- Nov 4, 2013 Draft Implementation Plan Available for Public Comments Nov 4, 2013
- Oct 29, 2013 Federal Funding Opportunity: Monkfish Research Set-Aside Program (January 6 deadline for application) Oct 29, 2013
- Oct 25, 2013 2014 Quotas for Tilefish Fishery go into effect on November 1 Oct 25, 2013
- Oct 24, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Federal Funds Available for Habitat Restoration in Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia Oct 24, 2013
- Oct 23, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: All Northeast Fisheries Now Authorized for Electronic Trip Reporting Oct 23, 2013
- Oct 22, 2013 October 7-10, 2013 Council Meeting Summary Oct 22, 2013
- Oct 22, 2013 Marine Species Distribution Shifts Reflect Local Climate Conditions Oct 22, 2013
- Oct 18, 2013 Federal Funding Opportunity: 2014-2015 Atlantic Scallop Research Set-Aside Oct 18, 2013
- Oct 11, 2013 Council Votes to Initiate Interagency Working Group on River Herring and Shad Oct 11, 2013
- Oct 1, 2013 October Council Meeting Oct 1, 2013
- Sep 27, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Draft Amendment to the Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology available for public comment through Oct. 27 Sep 27, 2013
- Sep 18, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed changes to recreational accountability measures for some Mid-Atlantic fish species Sep 18, 2013
- Sep 18, 2013 October 7-10 Council Meeting Agenda Sep 18, 2013
- Aug 28, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Revisions Proposed for Squid, Mackerel, Butterfish Fishery Management Plan Aug 28, 2013
- Aug 27, 2013 August Council Meeting Report Aug 27, 2013
- Aug 23, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Council Completes 2014-2018 Strategic Plan Aug 23, 2013
- Aug 21, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Summer Flounder Commercial Quota Harvested for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Aug 21, 2013
- Aug 19, 2013 2013 Bottlenose Dolphin Unusual Mortality Event Aug 19, 2013
- Aug 19, 2013 Aug 21: NOAA Fisheries Service, VMRC, and VIMS to host Angler Port Meeting in Hampton, VA Aug 19, 2013
- Aug 16, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Areas Reopened to Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishing Aug 16, 2013
- Aug 8, 2013 Briefing Book for the August 13-15 Council Meeting Is Now Available Aug 8, 2013
- Aug 8, 2013 Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation to Host International Collaborative Research Summit Aug 8, 2013
- Aug 8, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: ESA Listing for River Herring not Warranted At This Time Aug 8, 2013
- Aug 5, 2013 South Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearing at Mid-Atlantic Council Meeting Aug 5, 2013
- Aug 5, 2013 Public Listening Session: Offshore Wind Power and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Aug 5, 2013
- Aug 5, 2013 NEFMC Seeks Applicants for Fishery Advisory Panels Aug 5, 2013
- Jul 29, 2013 East Coast Fishery Managers Sign Agreement to Coordinate Deep Sea Coral Conservation Jul 29, 2013
- Jul 22, 2013 Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE: August 13-15, 2013 Jul 22, 2013
- Jul 10, 2013 NOAA Fisheries to Hold Science Program Reviews August 5-8 Jul 10, 2013
- Jun 25, 2013 June Council Meeting Summary Jun 25, 2013
- Jun 25, 2013 2014/2015 Atlantic Herring RSA Federal Funding Opportunity Jun 25, 2013
- Jun 25, 2013 2013 Monkfish RSA Awards Jun 25, 2013
- Jun 21, 2013 Commerce Department Announces New and Returning Appointments to Fishery Management Councils Jun 21, 2013
- Jun 20, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Public Comments on 5-Year Strategic Plan Jun 20, 2013
- Jun 20, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Final Management Measures for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Fisheries Announced Jun 20, 2013
- Jun 18, 2013 Council Recommends First-Ever Cap on River Herring and Shad Catch Jun 18, 2013
- Jun 18, 2013 Council Approves Omnibus Recreational Accountability Measure Amendment Jun 18, 2013
- Jun 17, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Fishing Vessel Crew Survey Effort Enters the Last Lap Jun 17, 2013
- Jun 4, 2013 June Council Meeting Briefing Book is Now Available Jun 4, 2013
- May 28, 2013 John Bullard to Discuss Themes of Stakeholder Feedback at June 11 Listening Session in Eatontown, NJ May 28, 2013
- May 20, 2013 Next Council Meeting: June 10-13, 2013 May 20, 2013
- May 20, 2013 NMFS Publishes Draft 7 Consultation on the Continued Implementation of Seven Northeast Fisheries May 20, 2013
- May 16, 2013 An Open Letter to Federal Fishery Permit Holders in the Northeast Regarding Observers and At-Sea Monitors May 16, 2013
- May 15, 2013 2013 Scallop RSA Awards Announced May 15, 2013
- May 10, 2013 Successful Managing Our Nation’s Fisheries Conference Brings Together Diverse Voices May 10, 2013
- May 9, 2013 NOAA Fisheries MRIP Update: Results from Electronic Logbook Pilot Study Are Now Available May 9, 2013
- May 7, 2013 Council to Discuss Squid Management with Fishing Industry at Upcoming Meetings May 7, 2013
- May 6, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: New Spiny Dogfish Exemption Areas East and West of Cape Cod Effective Date: June 1, 2013 May 6, 2013
- May 6, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Atlantic Bluefish 2013 and 2014 Final Catch Limits Approved May 6, 2013
- May 6, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Atlantic Bluefish 2013 and 2014 Final Catch Limits Approved May 6, 2013
- May 6, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: New Spiny Dogfish Exemption Areas East and West of Cape Cod Effective Date: June 1, 2013 May 6, 2013
- May 1, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Monkfish Emergency Action Published Today -- Public Comments Appreciated May 1, 2013
- May 1, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Spiny Dogfish Quotas to be Increased for Commercial Fishermen May 1, 2013
- Apr 29, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Proposed Rule for 2013 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fisheries Apr 29, 2013
- Apr 26, 2013 Council Requests Public Input on Omnibus Recreational Amendment Apr 26, 2013
- Apr 24, 2013 Marine Recreational Information Program Update- Watch Online Apr 24, 2013
- Apr 22, 2013 April 2013 Council Meeting Report Apr 22, 2013
- Apr 1, 2013 Council Invites Public to Discuss Changes in Recreational Fishing Survey Methods Apr 1, 2013
- Mar 12, 2013 NMFS Solicits Proposals for MAFMC 2014 Research Set-Aside Program Mar 12, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 Jack Travelstead Receives Ricks E. Savage Award Mar 4, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 Council recommends SMZ designation for five Delaware reef sites Mar 4, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 Deep Sea Corals- February 2013 update Mar 4, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 Amendment 15- February 2013 Update Mar 4, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 Black Sea Bass Catch Limits- 2013-2014 Mar 4, 2013
- Mar 4, 2013 U.S. Spiny Dogfish Fishery Successfully Expands Scope of MSC Certification Mar 4, 2013
- Feb 27, 2013 NOAA Fisheries: Proposal To Increase Monkfish Catch Feb 27, 2013
- Feb 27, 2013 New Voluntary Speed Restriction Zone in Effect through Mar 31 to Protect Group of Right Whales Feb 27, 2013
- Feb 22, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Revises 2013 Black Sea Bass Catch Limits Feb 22, 2013
- Feb 20, 2013 Bluefish- Proposed Rule for 2013 and 2014 Commercial Quota and Recreational Harvest Limit Feb 20, 2013
- Feb 4, 2013 SMAST Yellowtail Flounder Bycatch Avoidance Program Feb 4, 2013
- Feb 4, 2013 Fleet Communication System Aims to Reduce Butterfish Bycatch Feb 4, 2013
- Feb 4, 2013 CFRF Offers Mid-Atlantic Fishermen Bycatch Avoidance Gear Modification Vouchers Feb 4, 2013
- Feb 4, 2013 ACCSP Seeks Fishing Industry's Input on Electronic Reporting Feb 4, 2013
- Jan 30, 2013 Northeast Regional Administrator to Hold Public Listening Sessions Jan 30, 2013
- Jan 21, 2013 Council Seeks Public Input on Deep Sea Coral Protection Jan 21, 2013
- Jan 11, 2013 Council to Hold Public Hearings on Special Management Zone Designation for Delaware Reefs Jan 11, 2013
- Jan 10, 2013 Council Passes Hurricane Sandy Resolution Jan 10, 2013
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2012
- Dec 22, 2012 December News and Updates Dec 22, 2012
- Dec 18, 2012 Council Considers Black Sea Bass Overage and 2013 Management Measures Dec 18, 2012
- Nov 28, 2012 Council to Discuss Sandy’s Impacts During Next Public Listening Session Nov 28, 2012
- Nov 14, 2012 Council to Hold Amendment 15 Scoping Hearings Nov 14, 2012
- Oct 25, 2012 Recreational Black Sea Bass Closure Effective November 1, 2012 Oct 25, 2012
- Oct 24, 2012 Council Votes to Increase Commercial Quota and Trip Limits for Spiny Dogfish Oct 24, 2012
- Oct 16, 2012 Jack Travelstead to Represent Mid-Atlantic Council on Regional Planning Body Oct 16, 2012
- Oct 3, 2012 Council's SSC and MC recommend management measures for the 2013-2015 fishing years Oct 3, 2012
- Oct 2, 2012 Public Listening Session: Clean Ocean Zone Initiative Oct 2, 2012
- Sep 28, 2012 Council Recommends Higher Butterfish Catch for Remainder of 2012 Sep 28, 2012
- Sep 25, 2012 New England Council adopts action alternatives in Amendment 3 Sep 25, 2012
- Aug 22, 2012 Mid-Atlantic Council to Initiate Scup Amendment Aug 22, 2012
- Aug 7, 2012 Mid-Atlantic Council to Host Two-Part Public Listening Session on August 14 Aug 7, 2012
- Jul 30, 2012 Council Releases Stakeholder Report and Launches Strategic Planning Process Jul 30, 2012
- Jun 19, 2012 Mid-Atlantic Council Recommends Measures to Protect River Herring and Shad Jun 19, 2012
- Jun 5, 2012 Public Listening Session –The Effects of Climate on Fisheries Resources of the Mid-Atlantic Region Jun 5, 2012
- Apr 28, 2012 Public Listening Session – BOEM Offshore Renewable Energy Program Apr 28, 2012
- Apr 19, 2012 Mid-Atlantic Council Votes to Initiate Amendment for Deep-Sea Coral Management Apr 19, 2012
- Apr 17, 2012 Council Seeks Nominations for Atlantic Sturgeon Advisory Panel Apr 17, 2012
- Feb 24, 2012 Council Seeking Applications for Advisory Panel Members Feb 24, 2012
- Feb 21, 2012 NMFS Solicits Proposals for MAFMC 2013 Research Set-Aside Program Feb 21, 2012
- Feb 2, 2012 Council Announces Visioning Project Extension Feb 2, 2012
- Feb 1, 2012 Public Listening Session- Marine Recreational Information Program Feb 1, 2012
- Jan 26, 2012 Volunteer Angler Data workshop Jan 26, 2012
2011
Council Revises 2012 Harvest Limits - Recommends Liberalization of Recreational Management Measures, 12/19/2011
December 2011 Council Meeting Summary, 12/20/2011
December 14, 2011 Public Listening Session Press Release, 12/8/2011
December 13-15, 2011 Council Agenda Press Release, 11/28/2011
Council to Reconsider 2012 Summer Flounder Recommendations, 10/31/2011
Council Recommends Increase in Spiny Dogfish Quota, 10/19/2011
October 2011 Council Meeting Report, 10/19/2011
October 2011 Council Agenda, 9/21/2011
Council Launches Visioning Effort, 9/20/2011
Council Recommends Increases for 2012, 8/23/2011
August 2011 Council Meeting Report, 8/23/2011
August 2011 Council Listening Session, 8/9/2011
August Council Meeting Agenda, 7/26/2011
June 2011 Council Meeting Report, 6/22/2011
Council Recommends Lower 2012 Quota for Atlantic Mackerel; Higher for Butterfish, 6/21/2011
June Public Listening Session, 5/31/2011
June 2011 Council Agenda, 5/23/2011
Council Holds First Public Listening Session, 4/19/2011
April 2011 Council Meeting Report, 4/19/2011
April 2011 Council Agenda, 3/21/2011
February 2011 Council Meeting Report, 2/14/2011
Agenda for Council Meeting in New Bern, NC February 8-10, 2011, 1/18/2011
NMFS Solicits MAFMC 2012 Research Set-Aside Proposals, 1/11/2011
2010
Summary of Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA December 13-16, 2010, 12/20/2010
Agenda for Council's Habitat - Ecosystem Workshop in Virginia Beach, VA December 13 - 14, 2010, 12/7/2010
Agenda for Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA December 13 - 16, 2010, 11/22/2010
Summary of Council Meeting in Cape May, NJ October 12-14, 2010, 10/18/2010
Agenda for Council Meeting in Cape May, NJ October 12-14, 2010, 9/20/2010
Council Seeks Nominations for Fisheries Achievement Award, 8/23/2010
Summary of Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 16-19, 2010, 8/23/2010
Agenda for Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 16-19, 2010, 7/23/2010
Council Appointments, 6/24/2010
Dogfish Stock Rebuilt, 6/24/2010
Summary of Council Meeting in New York, NY June 8-10, 2010, 6/15/2010
Christopher Moore, Ph.D. Selected as New Council Executive Director, 6/3/2010
Agenda for Council Meeting in New York, NY June 8 - 10, 2010, 5/13/2010
Summary of Council Meeting in Duck, NC April 13 - 15, 2010, 4/20/2010
Agenda for Council Meeting in Duck, NC April 13 - 15, 2010, 3/22/2010
Agenda for Catch Shares Workshop in Williamsburg, VA Mar 16 - 18, 2010, 3/8/2010
Summary of Council Meeting in Cambridge, MD February 9 - 11, 2010, 2/26/2010
Council Executive Director Position Vacancy Announcement, 2/18/2010
Eric Schwaab Appointed as NMFS Assistant Administrator, 2/16/2010
SSC Meeting Postponed until March 9, 2010, 2/12/2010
Council to Hold Catch Shares Workshop March 16 - 18 in Williamsburg, VA, 2/3/2010
Public Hearings on Squid, Mackerel, Butterfish Amendment 11 to be held in February 2010, 1/22/2010
NMFS Solicits Proposals for MAFMC 2011 Research Set-Aside Program, 1/22/2010
SSC Reconsiders 2010 Black Sea Bass ABC Recommendation, 1/19/2010
Agenda for Council Meeting in Cambridge, MD February 9 - 11, 2010, 1/19/2010
2009
Summary of Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE December 8 - 10, 2009, 12/14/2009
Agenda for Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE December 8 - 10, 2009, 11/16/2009
Summary of Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD October 13 - 15, 2009, 10/16/2009
Mid-Atlantic Council "Going Live" beginning with October meeting in Ocean City, MD, 9/23/2009
Agenda for Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD October 13 - 15, 2009, 9/23/2009
Summary of Council Meeting in Alexandria, VA August 4 - 6, 2009, 8/12/2009
New Chairman Appointed to Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee, 8/3/2009
Summary of Council Meeting in Alexandria, VA August 4 - 6, 2009, 7/31/2009
Agenda for Council Meeting in Alexandria, VA August 4 - 6, 2009, 7/13/2009
June Council Meeting Summary Follow Up, 6/26/2009
Secretary Of Commerce Announces New Council Appointments, 6/26/2009
Agenda for Special Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA July 14, 2009, 6/24/2009
Summary of Council Meeting in New York, NY June 8 - 11, 2009, 6/16/2009
Agenda for Council Meeting in New York, NY June 8 - 11, 2009, 5/18/2009
Tilefish Amendment 1 Notice of Availability, 5/11/2009
Comment Period for Omnibus ACL/AM Amendment Extended to May 31, 2009, 5/4/2009
Summary of Council Meeting in Duck, NC April 14 - 16, 2009, 4/20/2009
Council Begins Scoping for Omnibus ACL/AM Amendment, 4/3/2009
Agenda for Council Meeting in Duck, NC April 14 - 16, 2009, 3/20/2009
Summary of Council Meeting in Galloway, NJ February 11 - 13, 2009, 2/20/2009
NMFS Solicits Proposals for MAFMC 2010 Research Set Aside Program, 1/22/2009
Agenda for Council Meeting in Galloway, NJ February 11 - 13, 2009, 1/20/2009
2008
Summary of Council Meeting in Montauk, NY December 9 - 10, 2008, 12/15/2008
Agenda for Council Meeting in Montauk, NY December 9 - 10, 2008, 11/12/2008
Summary of Council Meeting in Kill Devil Hills, NC October 14 - 16, 2008, 10/20/2008
Agenda for Council Meeting in Kill Devil Hills, NC October 14 - 16, 2008, 9/19/2008
Secretary of Commerce Appoints New Council Members, 9/15/2008
Summary of Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 4 - 7, 2008, 8/11/2008
Agenda for Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 4 - 7, 2008, 7/11/2008
Summary of Council Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ June 9 - 12, 2008, 6/16/2008
Coast Guard to Develop Regulations to Enhance Maritime Safety, 6/13/2008
Public Hearings for Amendment 10 to the Squid, Mackerel, Butterfish FMP, 5/23/2008
Agenda for Council Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ June 9 - 12, 2008, 5/16/2008
Summary of Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD April 7 - 10, 2008, 4/15/2008
Agenda for Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD April 7 - 10, 2008, 3/14/2008
2009 Research Set-Aside Program Request for Proposals ('Federal Funding Opportunity'), 2/14/2008
Summary of Council Meeting in Hampton, VA January 29 - 31, 2008, 2/5/2008
Council to hold Public Hearings for Amendment 1 to Tilefish FMP Jan 30 - Feb 6, 2008, 1/7/2008
Agenda for Council Meeting in Hampton, VA January 29 - 31, 2008, 1/4/2008
2007
Summary of Council Meeting in Secaucus, NJ December 10 - 13, 2007, 12/17/2007
Council to hold MSA Reauthorization Workshop December 10, 2007, 12/6/2007
Agenda for Council Meeting in Secaucus, NJ December 10 - 13, 2007, 11/19/2007
Summary of Council Meeting in New Bern, NC October 16 - 18, 2007, 10/24/2007
Agenda for Council Meeting in New Bern, NC October 16 - 18, 2007, 9/21/2007
Summary of Council Meeting in Port Jefferson, NY August 7 - 9, 2007, 8/14/2007
Agenda for Council Meeting in Port Jefferson, NY August 7 - 9, 2007, 7/13/2007
Secretary of Commerce Announces Council Appointments, 6/28/2007
Summary of Council Meeting in Hampton, VA June 12 - 14, 2007, 6/19/2007
Agenda for Council Meeting in Hampton, VA June 12 - 14, 2007, 5/21/2007
Public Hearings to be conducted for Squid, Mackerel, Butterfish Amendment 9 May 14 - 17, 2007, 4/27/2007
Summary of Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD April 17 - 19, 2007, 4/25/2007
Tilefish Public Meeting to be held April 26, 2007 in Secaucus, NJ, 4/12/2007
Agenda for Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD April 17 - 19, 2007, 3/23/2007
Council Seeking Nominations for the 2007 Fisheries Achievement Award, 2/21/2007
Summary of Council Meeting in Claymont, DE February 13 - 15, 2007, 2/21/2007
Agenda for Council Meeting in Claymont, DE February 13 - 15, 2007, 1/22/2007
2008 Research Set-Aside Program Request for Proposals ('Federal Funding Opportunity'), 1/17/2007
2006
Summary of Council Meeting in New York, NY December 12 - 14, 2006, 12/18/2006
Public Hearings for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Amendment 14 January 22 - 24, 2007, 12/8/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in New York, NY December 12 - 14, 2006, 11/17/2006
Summary of Council Meeting in Kitty Hawk, NC October 10 - 12, 2006, 10/25/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in Kitty Hawk, NC October 10 - 12, 2006, 9/18/2006
Summary of Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 1-3, 2006, 8/9/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 1-3, 2006, 6/27/2006
Council Seeks Nominations for Membership to its Tilefish Advisory Panel, 6/27/2006
Summary of Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE June 20-22, 2006, 6/26/2006
Council Seeks Advisors for its Protected Resources Committee, 6/7/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE June 20-22, 2006, 6/5/2006
Agenda for Council Chairmen and Executive Directors Meeting in Philadelphia, PA May 24 - 25, 2006, 5/19/2006
Summary of Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA May 2 - 4, 2006, 5/8/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in Virginia Beach, VA May 2 - 4, 2006, 4/10/2006
Scoping to begin for Amendment 15 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass FMP, 3/28/2006
Summary of Council Meeting in Cape May, NJ March 14-16, 2006, 3/23/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in Cape May, NJ March 14-16, 2006, 1/23/2006
Summary of Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD January 17-19, 2006, 1/23/2006
2007 Research Set-Aside Program Request for Proposals ('Federal Funding Opportunity'), 1/11/2006
Agenda for Council Meeting in Annapolis, MD: January 17-19, 2006, 12/27/2006
2005
Summary for Council Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ, December 6-8, 2005, 12/12/2005
Agenda for Council Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ: December 6-8, 2005, 11/16/2005
Summary of Council Meeting in Southampton, NY: October 4-6, 2005, 10/11/2005
Agenda for Council Meeting in Southampton, NY: October 4-6, 2005, 9/12/2005
Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Public Scoping Meetings: 9/26/2005 -10/24/2005, 9/7/2005
Council and Commission's Boards Adopt Management Measures for 2006, 8/15/2005
Council Meeting in Philadelphia, PA August 8-10, 2005, 7/15/2005
Summary of 14-16 June Council Meeting in Wilmington, DE, 6/20/2005
2006 Research Set-Aside Program Request for Proposals, 4/28/2005
Agenda for Council Meeting in Ocean City, MD: May 2-5, 2005, 4/11/2005
Agenda for Council Meeting in Kill Devil Hills, NC: March 15-17,2005, 2/21/2005
Committee and Advisors to Meet on Controlled Access System for Mackerel, 2/7/2005
Summary of 18-20 January Council Meeting in Hampton, VA, 1/25/2005
Special Investigative Unit of VMRC Receives Award, 1/25/2005
2004
Agenda for Council Meeting in Hampton, VA: January 18-20, 2005, 12/23/2004
Sonja Fordham of Ocean Conservancy Receives FAA Award, 12/14/2004
Summary of 7-9 December Council Meeting in Claymont, DE, 12/10/2004
Agenda for Council Meeting in Claymont, DE: December 7-9, 2004, 11/16/2004
Summary of 4-7 October Council Meeting in Ronkonkoma, NY, 10/8/2004
Council Member Highliner Award Recipient, 10/8/2004
Agenda for Council Meeting in Ronkonkoma, NY: October 4-7, 2004, 9/16/2004
Research Set-Aside Program Workshop to be Held Oct 5,2004, 9/14/2004
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Announces 2005 Meeting Schedule, 8/19/2004
Summary of 10-12 August Council Meeting in Baltimore, MD, 8/13/2004
Agenda for August 10-12 Council Meeting in Baltimore, MD, 7/19/2004
Summary of 21-24 June Council Meeting in Hershey, PA, 6/25/2004
Agenda for June 21-24 Council Meeting in Hershey, PA, 6/1/2004
Council Solicits Nominations for 2004 Fishery Achievement Award, 5/10/2004
Council Streamlines Specification Setting Process, 5/10/2004
Successful Fisheries Management Documented, 5/10/2004
Agenda for May 4-6 Council Meeting in Seacaucus, N, 4/13/2004
Summary of 16-18 March Council Meeting in Wrightsville Beach, NC, 3/22/2004
Public Encouraged to Attend Bycatch Workshop June 29-July 1, 2004, 3/5/2004
Agenda for March 16-18 Council Meeting in Wrightsville Beach, NC, 2/23/2004
Summary of Jan 8-10 Council Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia, 1/28/2004
Agenda for Jan 8-10 Council Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia, 1/8/2004