NOAA Fisheries is pleased to announce, in coordination with the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils, the selection of two cooperative research proposals submitted to the 2016/2017 Monkfish Research Set Aside (RSA) Program.
SAFMC to Hold Q&A Public Meeting on Cobia Management - May 9, 2016
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Feedback with Communications Survey
NOAA Fisheries is conducting a survey of commercial and recreational fishing industry stakeholders in the Greater Atlantic Region to gain a better understanding of your communications needs.
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Amendment 17 to the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog FMP
NOAA seeks applications for $9 million in community-based habitat restoration
NOAA Fisheries: $2.5 Million Available for Innovative Bycatch Solutions
SAFMC Solicits Public Input on Proposed Electronic Reporting Requirements for Charterboats and Other Fisheries Issues
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on proposed measures that could affect federally permitted charter vessels along the Atlantic coast.
Proposed Specifications for 2016-2018 Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Fisheries
Request for Proposals: Black Sea Bass Habitat Research Needs in the Mid-Atlantic (Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership)
The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership is seeking research and/or restoration proposals to address black sea bass habitat issues in the Mid-Atlantic region, with an emphasis on the use of natural and/or artificial reefs and their ability to maintain and enhance fishery productivity. Proposal are due by February 1, 2016.
NOAA Fisheries Announces Proposed Regs for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass
NOAA Fisheries: Striped Bass Fishing in the EEZ Restrictions Support Sustainability Of Species
South Atlantic Council to Hold Public Hearings for Proposed Federal Fisheries Management Measures
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is soliciting public input on measures affecting fishermen as far north as New England. Public hearings have been scheduled in November for interested stakeholders to provide comments on Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 25 and Dolphin Wahoo Regulatory Amendment 1.
NOAA Fisheries Launches New Mobile-Friendly FishWatch.gov
NEFMC Seeking SSC Candidates
NOAA Fisheries Announces 2015 Annual Catch Limits for Atlantic Bluefish
NEFSC to Hold Industry Outreach Meetings to Review Upcoming Groundfish Assessments
SAFMC Draft Vision Blueprint for the Snapper Grouper Fishery Now Available for Public Input
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is asking stakeholders to provide input on a draft vision blueprint for the snapper grouper fishery during a series of webinars and comment station meetings from July through September 2015. Learn more here.
U.S. Commerce Department Announces 2015 Regional Fishery Council Appointments
Recreational Management Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Fishing Year 2015
Special Management Zones for Delaware Artificial Reefs
NMFS has issued final regulations to implement Special Management Zones for four Delaware artificial reefs