The Council's SSC reviewed the latest stock status update and staff memorandum on spiny dogfish and determined the overfishing limit (OFL) and acceptable biological catch (ABC) for the 2013-2015 fishing years. Details of their recommendation are in their SSC Report.
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.