The Council has instituted a river herring and shad (RH/S) cap for the mackerel fishery, which is tracked by GARFO. The Council is also developing criteria to help it evaluate the effectiveness of RH/S conservation efforts.
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Jason Didden, Fishery Management Specialist - (302) 526-5254, jdidden@mafmc.org
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is one of eight fishery management councils responsible for the management of marine fisheries in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone. The council develops management plans for twelve species of fish and species off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region.