This page contains information related to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s engagement in, and comments on, the proposed designation of Hudson Canyon National Marine Sanctuary.
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.