The Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) is seeking input from the fishing community and other interested parties to help inform the June 2026 Management Track Assessments for the following stocks:
Atlantic herring
Butterfish
Georges Bank Atlantic cod
Georges Bank haddock
Longfin inshore squid
Ocean quahog
Specifically, assessment scientists are looking for on-the-water observations or data sets on topics such as distribution, stock health, fishing dynamics and management, and the role these stocks play in the ecosystem. Comments are welcome from all regional assessment partners, including the fishing industry (commercial and recreational), state agency scientists, academic researchers, and interested members of the public.
There are two ways to participate:
Attend the virtual Community Input Meeting on February 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Submit your comments using the community input form. This form is open through April 30, 2025.
Questions?
Contact: Brian Hooper, NEFSC assessment process lead